US3918608A
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Dispensing carton
Assignee: WestRock Minnesota Corp
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Filing: 1974-09-05
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing carton is provided with a closure panel having a removable area therein defined by an endless line of perforations or cut score lines forming a weakened line of separation. The weakened line is protected by a patch of film secured to the removable area and to the panel along an endless line of adhesion completely encircling the weakened line of separation.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph A Faller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/42; A47K10/421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A dispensing carton for a product including: a closure panel, an open topped tray including said closure panel and marginally secured thereto, a removable area spaced from the edges of said panel and defined by an endless weakened line of separation, a film underlying said panel and secured to said removable area and portions of said panel outwardly of said removable area, an endless line of adhesive outWardly of said weakened line of separation completely encircling the same, said cover panel including opposed side walls hinged to opposite sides thereof, and anchoring flanges hinged to said opposed side walls and secured to the under surface of said open topped tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A dispensing carton for a product including: a closure panel, an open topped tray including said closure panel and marginally secured thereto, a removable area spaced from the edges of said panel and defined by an endless weakened line of separation, a film underlying said panel and secured to said removable area and portions of said panel outwardly of said removable area, an endless line of adhesive outWardly of said weakened line of separation completely encircling the same, said cover panel including opposed side walls hinged to opposite sides thereof, and anchoring flanges hinged to said opposed side walls and secured to the under surface of said open topped tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which the cover panel is rectangular, and including end walls hingedly connected to the ends of said cover panel, and anchoring flanges hinged to said end walls and secured to the under surface of said open topped tray.
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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 |