US3918577A
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Display packaging arrangement for articles of manufacture
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-29
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1993-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A display packaging arrangement for convenient transport and visual display of an article of manufacture having at least two associated components. The display apparatus includes separate display units for housing the respective components, which display units are designed to interfit each with the other to provide the appearance of a single, unitized display arrangement. For timepieces, this is particularly advantageous since the watch head may be contained within one display unit and a watchband within the second display unit. With the two display units in the described interfitted relation, the watch components appear as if assembled together even tho in fact they are not.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Horzick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/38; B65D85/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A display packaging arrangement for transport, storage and visual display of at least two separated component parts of an article of manufacture, said display arrangement comprising in combination: a first transparent display unit of a substantially elongated configuration for housing one separate component part of said article of manufacture and having an opening intermediate the ends thereof; a second transparent display unit of a given configuration for matingly fitting in the opening in said first display unit and for housing the other separate component part of said article of manufacture; and said display units including means interfitting each with the other to provide a single unitary display arrangement in a manner so that one of said separate component parts of said article of manufacture overlies the other of said separate component parts and said article of manufacture thereby appears in a substantially assembled relation when said first and second display units are so interfitted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A display packaging arrangement for transport, storage and visual display of at least two separated component parts of an article of manufacture, said display arrangement comprising in combination: a first transparent display unit of a substantially elongated configuration for housing one separate component part of said article of manufacture and having an opening intermediate the ends thereof; a second transparent display unit of a given configuration for matingly fitting in the opening in said first display unit and for housing the other separate component part of said article of manufacture; and said display units including means interfitting each with the other to provide a single unitary display arrangement in a manner so that one of said separate component parts of said article of manufacture overlies the other of said separate component parts and said article of manufacture thereby appears in a substantially assembled relation when said first and second display units are so interfitted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 10 wherein said article of manufacture is a timepiece in said two components thereof comprise a watch head and a watchband.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means for interfitting said display units each with the other includes an opening in said first display unit into which at least a portion of said second display unit makes a friction fit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 2 wherein said first display unit includes an open end through which a tray-like member bearing said watchband may be inserted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 2 wherein said watch head includes a watch face, a reduced threaded body portion and a threaded securing ring, and wherein said second display unit includes a tray member with a central opening through which said threaded body portion of said watch head extends to threadably mate with said securing ring, said tray member providing a friction fit for associated top and bottom cover members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 5 wherein said second display unit when containing said watch head serves as a travel or table timepiece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 2 wherein said display units are constructed of transparent, plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 4 wherein said tray member baring said watch-band may be removed from said first display unit during the times said first and second display units are in an interfitted relation with respect to one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display packaging arrangement in accordance with claim 3 wherein said second display unit is of a substantially square-shaped configuration and wherein said opening of said first display unit is at a substantially central locatioN thereof.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |