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US3899077A
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Strip package
Assignee: Salve SA
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A package for an adhesive bandage which is formed from a carrier having a central pad and adhesive surface zones on each side covered by a removable protective foil. The bandage is inserted in an enveloping casing open at one end so that one edge of the bandage projects therefrom. The foil is attached to the casing so that the adhesive layer normally covered by said foil will be automatically uncovered when the bandage is withdrawn from the base sheeting.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Spiegelberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/02; A61F13/0203; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An individual package for a single flat adhesive bandage provided with a central pad and adhesive zones on each side thereof, said adhesive zones being covered by removable protective foils at least one of which covers said pad, said package comprising an outer casing open at one end for receiving and enveloping said flat bandage with one end of the bandage projecting therefrom, at least said one protective foil covering the pad and the adjacent adhesive zone beIng located within the outer casing, the end of said one protective foil nearest to the open end of said casing being folded back 180* over said pad and secured to the inner surface of said casing adjacent the open end, whereby said one protective foil may be forcibly removed from said pad and said adhesive zone when the bandage is withdrawn by its projecting end from the outer casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An individual package for a single flat adhesive bandage provided with a central pad and adhesive zones on each side thereof, said adhesive zones being covered by removable protective foils at least one of which covers said pad, said package comprising an outer casing open at one end for receiving and enveloping said flat bandage with one end of the bandage projecting therefrom, at least said one protective foil covering the pad and the adjacent adhesive zone beIng located within the outer casing, the end of said one protective foil nearest to the open end of said casing being folded back 180* over said pad and secured to the inner surface of said casing adjacent the open end, whereby said one protective foil may be forcibly removed from said pad and said adhesive zone when the bandage is withdrawn by its projecting end from the outer casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A package according to claim 1, wherein said folded end of the protective foil is provided with sections projecting laterally therefrom and which are secured to the inner walls of the outer casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A package according to claim 1, wherein a transverse securing strip is arranged to cover the folded end of the covering foil, said strip being secured by its short ends to the outer casing and at the same time being at least partially secured to the folded end of the covering foil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A package according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of outer casings, each containing a bandage in flattened state are joined together to form a multiple package.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A package according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of outer casings each containing a bandage in flattened condition are joined together along their longitudinal edges to form a multiple package and said securing strip is arranged as a continuous band through each of said casings in said multiple package.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A package according to claim 5, wherein one or more of said multiple pack is arranged in an envelope comprising a bottom fold to which said multiple pack is attached and an openable flap folded over the remaining portions of said multiple pack.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |