US3918631A
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Decorator box
Assignee: RAND-WHITNEY ROBERTSON PAPER Corp
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Filing: 1974-04-26
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A box formed from a single cardboard blank has four sides and top and bottom covers. The sides of the box have double walls. The outer wall carries advertising and descriptive material and the inner wall is decorated with a suitable design. The outer wall is provided with tear lines so that once the customer purchases the box and its contents, the outer wall can be stripped away to reveal the decorated inner wall so that the box now constitutes a pleasant-looking dispenser or container for the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Hackenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/542; B65D5/02; B65D5/0281; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4216; B65D5/422; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A box comprising: A. a first series of aligned, hinged-together panels, B. means for connecting the free side edges of the end panels in the first series together to form a tube, C. a second series of aligned, hinged-together panels, D. means for connecting the free side edge of one panel in the second series to a free side edge of an end panel in the first series, said second series of panels being wrapped at least partway around said tube formed by the first series of panels being wrapped at least partway around said tube formed by the first series of panels, E. means for removably connecting the free side edge of the other end panel in the second series to a panel in the first series so that panels in the second series cover panels in the first series, F. a decorative design applied to the outside of one or more panels in the first series underneath panels of the second series, G. a tear line at the boundary between the first and second series of panels so that the second series of panels can be stripped away from the tube to reveal the decorative design on the panels in the first series, and H. a second tear line extending along the second series of panels near the top edges thereof so that only the portion of the panels in the second series below the second tear line can be stripped away.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A box comprising: A. a first series of aligned, hinged-together panels, B. means for connecting the free side edges of the end panels in the first series together to form a tube, C. a second series of aligned, hinged-together panels, D. means for connecting the free side edge of one panel in the second series to a free side edge of an end panel in the first series, said second series of panels being wrapped at least partway around said tube formed by the first series of panels being wrapped at least partway around said tube formed by the first series of panels, E. means for removably connecting the free side edge of the other end panel in the second series to a panel in the first series so that panels in the second series cover panels in the first series, F. a decorative design applied to the outside of one or more panels in the first series underneath panels of the second series, G. a tear line at the boundary between the first and second series of panels so that the second series of panels can be stripped away from the tube to reveal the decorative design on the panels in the first series, and H. a second tear line extending along the second series of panels near the top edges thereof so that only the portion of the panels in the second series below the second tear line can be stripped away.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein A. there are four panels in the first series, and B. the decorative design is applied to three of said four panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein A. there are four panels in the first series, and B. the decorative design is applied to all said four panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the closure means at one end of the tube comprises a ''''flip-top'''' cover hinged to a panel in the second series of panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the closure means comprise cover flaps hinged to panels in the first series of panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A blank for forming a decorator box comprising A. a first series of aligned, hinged-together panels, B. a second series of aligned, hinged-together panels, a free side edge of one end panel in the second series being hinged to a free side edge of one end panel in the first series, C. a decorative design applied to at least one panel in the first series on at least one surface of the blank, D. cover flaps extending laterally of the panel series and hinged to said panels, and E. a glue tab hinged to the remaining free side edge of the other end panel in each series.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
A blank for forming a decorator box comprising A. a first series of aligned, hinged-together panels, B. a second series of aligned, hinged-together panels, a free side edge of one end panel in the second series being hinged to a free side edge of one end panel in the first series, C. a decorative design applied to at least one panel in the first series on at least one surface of the blank, D. cover flaps extending laterally of the panel series and hinged to said panels, and E. a glue tab hinged to the remaining free side edge of the other end panel in each series.
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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 |