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US4065021A
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Pad and divider combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-28
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A pad and divider combination assembly defining a plurality of cells for insertion in a walled compartment readily erected from generally rectangular blanks of material suitably cut and scored for folding and interlocking and which is augmented with, and features, interchangeable indexing means for designating the contents intended for containment in the individual cells formed by the intersecting partitions of the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth Kedzierski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48026; B65D5/48038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A pad and divider of the releasably engaging aperture and notched sheet-type constructed from cut and scored fiberboard or the like and forming partitions intersecting at right angles for dividing a walled container into a plurality of rectangular indexed compartments, said pad and divider comprising; a. a plurality of suitably cut substantially rectangular blanks forming a series of transverse panels, said transverse panels having vertical slots therein communicating with their lower edges, b. a substantially rectangular blank suitably cut and scored and folded forming a pad of smaller area than the blank area and a series of parallel lateral upstanding dual coplanar panels hinge-folded at their upper edges, said coplanar panels having spacially related lateral slots within said hinge-folds and having vertical slots therein communicating with the hingefolded edges, said vertical slots interengaging the slots of the transverse panels and interlocking the transverse and coplanar panels at the points of intersection, and c. indexing means for the compartments of the pad and divider consisting of a plurality of substantially rectangular blanks removably interposed between the walls of the coplanar panels and protruding upwardly through the lateral spacially related slots in the hinge-folded upper edge of said panels to provide an exposed section of blank of sufficient area for accepting indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A pad and divider of the releasably engaging aperture and notched sheet-type constructed from cut and scored fiberboard or the like and forming partitions intersecting at right angles for dividing a walled container into a plurality of rectangular indexed compartments, said pad and divider comprising; a. a plurality of suitably cut substantially rectangular blanks forming a series of transverse panels, said transverse panels having vertical slots therein communicating with their lower edges, b. a substantially rectangular blank suitably cut and scored and folded forming a pad of smaller area than the blank area and a series of parallel lateral upstanding dual coplanar panels hinge-folded at their upper edges, said coplanar panels having spacially related lateral slots within said hinge-folds and having vertical slots therein communicating with the hingefolded edges, said vertical slots interengaging the slots of the transverse panels and interlocking the transverse and coplanar panels at the points of intersection, and c. indexing means for the compartments of the pad and divider consisting of a plurality of substantially rectangular blanks removably interposed between the walls of the coplanar panels and protruding upwardly through the lateral spacially related slots in the hinge-folded upper edge of said panels to provide an exposed section of blank of sufficient area for accepting indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pad and divider of claim 1 wherein the indexing blanks are interchangeable in the lateral slots of the hinge-folded upper edge of the coplanar panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The interchangeable indexing blank of claim 2 wherein the blank is provided, upon reorienting the blank front-to-back and/or top-to-bottom, with four alternate exposed viewing areas having indicia thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pad and divider of claim 1 wherein the exposed surfaces are smooth and are pleasingly colored and otherwise decorated compatible with feminine articles of clothing.
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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |