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Compartmented package

Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1977-01-13
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1997-01-13
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Abstract

Abstract A compartmented package is described comprising a unitary body member having a cavity therein adapted to contain at least two co-reactive components separated into compartments by means of an elongated mixing tool. The top portion of the cavity is closed or covered by means of an openable cover member (e.g. a transparent plastic film removably secured to the unitary body member).

Inventors

  • 👤 Gerald R. Franck

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 23:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 62 words
A compartmented package comprising a unitary body member having a cavity therein adapted to contain at least two co-reactive components separated into compartments by means of an elongated mixing tool, the top portion of said cavity being closed by means of an openable cover member, wherein a portion of said mixing tool is fitted into a slot-shaped depression in said body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 62 words
A compartmented package comprising a unitary body member having a cavity therein adapted to contain at least two co-reactive components separated into compartments by means of an elongated mixing tool, the top portion of said cavity being closed by means of an openable cover member, wherein a portion of said mixing tool is fitted into a slot-shaped depression in said body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said unitary body member comprises an elongated sheet of plastic and said cavity comprises a depression in said sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 38 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein one end of said mixing tool extends into a second cavity in said body member which is adapted to permit manual grasping of said end of said mixing tool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mixing tool separates said cavity into two compartments of equal size which are spaced laterally from each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 28 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mixing tool separates said cavity into two compartments of unequal size which are spaced laterally from each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cavity is generally circular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 13 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cavity is elliptical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 32 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cover comprises a sheet which is removeably secured to the top surface of said body member by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 24 words
A compartmented package in accordance with claim 1, wherein said cover member comprises a transparent plastic film removeably secured to said unitary body member.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3835834A Cited
US3815878A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-03-27 1981-09-26 1982-03-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-03-27 1985-09-26 1986-03-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-03-27 1989-09-26 1990-03-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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