US4095691A
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Package for releasable containment of razor blades and the like
Assignee: Bank of Virginia
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Filing: 1976-06-10
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A package for releasable containment of flat articles having apertures therethrough includes a card having plural tear-away portions each in facing relation to a contained article and an overlay in facing relation to the card and articles with an adhesive securing the overlay to the card at first locations exteriorly of the articles and at second locations in registry with apertures in the articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Clemens A. Iten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A package for releasable containment of a flat apertured article comprising a card having a portion separable therefrom, said article being disposed on said card portion, and an overlay disposed on said article and secured exclusively to said card at a first card location exteriorly of said card portion and at a second card location in registry with said article aperture, said card having opposed surfaces, said card portion including an expanse of area exceeding the area of said second card location and in registry therewith, said expanse having a perimeter defined by a slit so cut as to extend only through one of said card opposed surfaces, whereby said expanse remains secured to said overlay at said second card location in retaining relation to said article after separation of said card portion from said card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A package for releasable containment of a flat apertured article comprising a card having a portion separable therefrom, said article being disposed on said card portion, and an overlay disposed on said article and secured exclusively to said card at a first card location exteriorly of said card portion and at a second card location in registry with said article aperture, said card having opposed surfaces, said card portion including an expanse of area exceeding the area of said second card location and in registry therewith, said expanse having a perimeter defined by a slit so cut as to extend only through one of said card opposed surfaces, whereby said expanse remains secured to said overlay at said second card location in retaining relation to said article after separation of said card portion from said card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The package claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of said card and said overlay includes a coating of heat-sealable material, said material providing such securement of said card and said overlay.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The package claimed in claim 1 wherein said card portion expanse is comprised of material deformable for removal of said article from said package following such separation of said card portion from said card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package claimed in claim 3 wherein the perimeter of said card portion is defined by spaced slits extending between and through said opposed card surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The package claimed in claim 3 wherein at least one of said card and said overlay includes a coating of heat-sealable material, said material providing such securement of said card and said overlay.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The package claimed in claim 3 wherein said card portion is bounded in part by an edge of said card and wherein the perimeter of said overlay is interior to the perimeter of said card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
152 words
A package for releasable containment of flat apertured articles comprising a card having a plurality of portions separable therefrom, each such card portion being in facing relation to a distinct one of said articles, and an overlay in facing relation to said card and said articles and secured exclusively to said card at first card locations exterior to said card portions and at second card locations in registry with such apertures in said articles, said card having opposed surfaces, each of said card portions including an expanse exceeding the area of such article aperture and in registry therewith, each said expanse having a perimeter defined by a slit so cut as to extend only through one of said card opposed surfaces, whereby each of such expanses remains secured to said overlay at such second card location in retaining relation to said article after separation of each said card portion from said card.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
A package for releasable containment of flat apertured articles comprising a card having a plurality of portions separable therefrom, each such card portion being in facing relation to a distinct one of said articles, and an overlay in facing relation to said card and said articles and secured exclusively to said card at first card locations exterior to said card portions and at second card locations in registry with such apertures in said articles, said card having opposed surfaces, each of said card portions including an expanse exceeding the area of such article aperture and in registry therewith, each said expanse having a perimeter defined by a slit so cut as to extend only through one of said card opposed surfaces, whereby each of such expanses remains secured to said overlay at such second card location in retaining relation to said article after separation of each said card portion from said card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The package claimed in claim 7 wherein at least one of said card and said overlay includes a coating of heat-sealable material, said material providing such securement of said card and said overlay.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The package claimed in claim 7 wherein each said card portion expanse is comprised of material deformable for removal of said article from said package following such separation of said card portion from said card.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The package claimed in claim 7 further including a compartment formed between said overlay and said card for return of released articles to said package following use thereof. l
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
121 words
A package for releasable containment of a flat apertured article comprising a card having a portion separable therefrom, said article being disposed on said card portion, and an overlay disposed on said article and secured exclusively to said card at a first card location exteriorly of said card portion and at a second card location in registry with said article aperture, said card portion including an expanse integral with said card portion and of area exceeding the area of said second location and in registry therewith, said expanse being separable from said card portion in the course of separation of said card portion from said card, said expanse thereby remaining secured to said overlay for releasable retention of said article therewith.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
121 words
A package for releasable containment of a flat apertured article comprising a card having a portion separable therefrom, said article being disposed on said card portion, and an overlay disposed on said article and secured exclusively to said card at a first card location exteriorly of said card portion and at a second card location in registry with said article aperture, said card portion including an expanse integral with said card portion and of area exceeding the area of said second location and in registry therewith, said expanse being separable from said card portion in the course of separation of said card portion from said card, said expanse thereby remaining secured to said overlay for releasable retention of said article therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The package claimed in claim 11 wherein said card portion expanse is comprised of material deformable for removal of said article from said package following such separation of said card portion from said card.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |