US3912079A
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Three dimensional shrink film display package
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1975-10-14
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract Container and blank therefor for forming a package in which an article is securely held while being displayed in a highly visible manner. The article cannot be removed from the container without damage or destruction of the latter thereby affording a substantial protection against pilferage of the displayed article. Package is designed to stand firmly, in effect, on three feet on counter or shelf and is substantially larger than enclosed article thus making theft of package more difficult. Blank for container is formed from a single sheet of board divided into six panels by five parallel score lines with article-surrounding openings centered on the first, third and fifth score lines. For securing the article each opening is provided with a window of shrinkable plastic sheet material or, in an alternate form with an article retaining band integral with the blank. Completed package presents unique eye-catching appearance due to fact that it comprises three radially extending wings centered on article with openings displaying at least about one-third of the side and top surfaces of the article almost irrespective of angle of view. For shipping purposes the threewinged packages may be readily and compactly fitted into shipping case.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Donald H Selchow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078; B65D73/0085; B65D73/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A blank for forming a container, comprising a single rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed therein to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three iDentical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, and article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A blank for forming a container, comprising a single rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed therein to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three iDentical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, and article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A blank in accordance with claim 1 in which potentially activable adhesive material is applied to at least a portion of one surface of each of said six panels for securing of said blank in a predetermined erected condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A blank in accordance with claim 1 in which said article retaining means comprises heat shrinkable plastic film adhesively secured to said paperboard sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A blank in accordance with claim 3 in which said plastic film spans the entire area of each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A blank in accordance with claim 4 in which said plastic film comprises three separate generally rectangular sheets each secured to said paperboard sheet by lines of adhesive which encompass the entire periphery of each of the said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A blank in accordance with claim 4 in which said plastic film consists of a single sheet laminated to said paperboard sheet and spanning each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A blank in accordance with claim 1 in which said article retaining means comprises relatively narrow bands integral with said paperboard sheet and extending across each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
228 words
A container for generally cylindrical articles, comprising a blank including a single generally rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed therein and which are also parallel with opposite edges of said paperboard sheet to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three identical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines, said blank being folded zig-zag fashion to bring each of the two pairs of panels which lie on opposite sides of the second and fourth of said parallel score lines into face-to-face contact and to bring as a pair the two panels which lie respectively between said first score line and the adjacent one of said opposite edges and between said fifth score line and the adjacent other one of said opposite edges into face-to-face contact, thereby bringing the folds formed along said first, third and fifth score lines into substantial registry along a single line constituting a central axis of said container, and means for adhesively securing all of said pairs of panels in said face-to-face contact to form three equally angularly spaced wings extending radially from said central axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
228 words
A container for generally cylindrical articles, comprising a blank including a single generally rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed therein and which are also parallel with opposite edges of said paperboard sheet to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three identical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines, said blank being folded zig-zag fashion to bring each of the two pairs of panels which lie on opposite sides of the second and fourth of said parallel score lines into face-to-face contact and to bring as a pair the two panels which lie respectively between said first score line and the adjacent one of said opposite edges and between said fifth score line and the adjacent other one of said opposite edges into face-to-face contact, thereby bringing the folds formed along said first, third and fifth score lines into substantial registry along a single line constituting a central axis of said container, and means for adhesively securing all of said pairs of panels in said face-to-face contact to form three equally angularly spaced wings extending radially from said central axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container in accordance with claim 8 in which said article retaining means comprises heat shrinkable plastic film adhesively secured to said paperboard sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container in accordance with claim 9 in which said plastic film comprises three separate generally rectangular sheets each secured to said paperboard sheet by lines of adhesive material which encompass the entire periphery of each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container in accordance with claim 9 in which said plastic film consists of a single sheet laminated to said paperboard sheet and spanning each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container in accordance with claim 8 in which said article retaining means comprises relatively narrow bands integral with said paperboard sheet and extending across each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
254 words
A package comprising a container and a generally cylindrical article secured within said container, said container comprising a blank including a single generally rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed thereIn and which are also parallel with opposite edges of said paperboard sheet to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three identical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines, said blank being folded zig-zag fashion around said article to bring each of the two pairs of panels which lie on opposite sides of the second and fourth of said parallel score lines into face-to-face contact and to bring as a pair the two panels which lie respectively between said first score line and the adjacent one of said opposite edges and between said fifth score line and the adjacent other one of said opposite edges into face-to-face contact, thereby bringing the folds formed along said first, third and fifth score lines into substantial registry along a single line constituting the cylindrical axis of said article, and means for adhesively securing all of said pairs of panels in said face-to-face contact to form three equally angularly spaced wings extending from said cylindrical axis, and said article retaining means serving to hold said article within said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
254 words
A package comprising a container and a generally cylindrical article secured within said container, said container comprising a blank including a single generally rectangular sheet of material such as paperboard having five parallel and equally spaced score lines formed thereIn and which are also parallel with opposite edges of said paperboard sheet to divide said sheet into six identical panels, said sheet having three identical article-surrounding openings cut out therefrom and centered respectively on the first, third and fifth of said parallel score lines, article retaining means extending entirely across each of said openings at least in a direction which is normal to said parallel score lines, said blank being folded zig-zag fashion around said article to bring each of the two pairs of panels which lie on opposite sides of the second and fourth of said parallel score lines into face-to-face contact and to bring as a pair the two panels which lie respectively between said first score line and the adjacent one of said opposite edges and between said fifth score line and the adjacent other one of said opposite edges into face-to-face contact, thereby bringing the folds formed along said first, third and fifth score lines into substantial registry along a single line constituting the cylindrical axis of said article, and means for adhesively securing all of said pairs of panels in said face-to-face contact to form three equally angularly spaced wings extending from said cylindrical axis, and said article retaining means serving to hold said article within said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A package in accordance with claim 13 in which said article retaining means comprises heat shrinkable plastic film adhesively secured to said paperboard sheet.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A package in accordance with claim 14 in which said plastic film comprises three separate generally rectangular sheets each secured to said paperboard sheet by lines of adhesive material which encompass the entire periphery of each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package in accordance with claim 14 in which said plastic film consists of a single sheet laminated to said paperboard sheet and spanning each of said article-surrounding openings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package in accordance with claim 13 in which said article retaining means comprises relatively narrow bands integral with said paperboard sheet and extending across each of said article-surrounding openings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-13 | 1979-04-14 | 1979-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-13 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-13 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |