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US3920120A
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Combination package
Assignee: Graham Packaging Plastic Products Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to the primary product. The combination package is of the type having a tubular sidewall member and a bottom closure member attached to the sidewall member. The bottom closure member is spaced apart from the lowermost portion of the sidewall member to define a secondary product containment volume. A secondary product is placed in this volume and held in place with a restraining means such as a glue spot or a film of material over the end of the sidewall member. The secondary product may be placed in position at the time of manufacture of the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew P Shveda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D51/00; B65D51/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a heat-shrunk film of thermoplastic material in engagement with the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a heat-shrunk film of thermoplastic material in engagement with the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a film of thermoplastic material adhered to the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
118 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a film of thermoplastic material adhered to the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
118 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a sheet of metallic foil adhered to the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a sheet of metallic foil adhered to the exterior surface of said tubular sidewall member and extending over the open end of said tubular sidewall member adjacent said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
176 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member, said tubular sidewall member including a circumferentially extending groove on the interior surface thereof adjacent the lower end of said tubular sidewall member, said groove defining a concave depression on the interior of said tubular member and a convex ridge in the exterior surface of said tubular member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a disc member in engagement with said groove in said secondary product containment volume with said secondary product being positioned between said bottom member and said disc member for restraining said secondary product against accidental removal from said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product, comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member, said tubular sidewall member including a circumferentially extending groove on the interior surface thereof adjacent the lower end of said tubular sidewall member, said groove defining a concave depression on the interior of said tubular member and a convex ridge in the exterior surface of said tubular member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a disc member in engagement with said groove in said secondary product containment volume with said secondary product being positioned between said bottom member and said disc member for restraining said secondary product against accidental removal from said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
149 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a sealing disc, having a diameter slightly greater than the inside diameter of said secondary product containment volume, in frictional engagement with the interior of said tubular sidewall member in said secondary product containment volume with said secondary product being positioned between said bottom member and said sealing disc for restraining said secondary product against accidental removal from said secondary product containment volume.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
149 words
A combination package for a primary product and a secondary product complementary to said primary product comprising, in combination: a tubular sidewall containment member; a bottom member closing the lower portion of said tubular member, said bottom member being in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the lowermost portion of said tubular member to thereby define a primary product containment volume above said bottom member and a secondary product containment volume below said bottom member; a secondary product positioned in said secondary product containment volume; and a sealing disc, having a diameter slightly greater than the inside diameter of said secondary product containment volume, in frictional engagement with the interior of said tubular sidewall member in said secondary product containment volume with said secondary product being positioned between said bottom member and said sealing disc for restraining said secondary product against accidental removal from said secondary product containment volume.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |