US4154390A
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Inner pack for multi-block cigarette packs
Assignee: Focke and Pfuhl
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A unitary, tin foil blank is folded around two separate and adjacent cigarette blocks to form parting folds which extend through the tin foil blank between the cigarette blocks and physically separate the blocks from one another. Thus, the tin foil blank forms the inner wrapping for the cigarette blocks and consists of a common, one-part blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Focke
- 👤 Jurgen Focke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1018; B65D85/1027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
338 words
An inner package for a composite package for cigarettes or similar rod-shaped articles in which the articles are separated into two groups, said inner package being formed by a blank, which is rectangular in the unfolded state, and being characterized by: a center longitudinal fold line; a dividing cut along a portion of said center longitudinal fold line at one end thereof; second and third longitudinal fold lines, one on either side of and parallel to said center longitudinal fold line and spaced apart from said center longitudinal fold line; third and fourth longitudinal fold lines along side portions of said blank; first and second transverse fold lines in the center portion of said blank; parting cuts along said transverse folds between said second and third longitudinal lines; third and fourth transverse fold lines at opposite ends of said blank; a transverse cut with interruptions between said first and third transverse fold lines; and a plurality of diagonal fold lines extending from said third and fourth transverse fold lines; wherein, in the folded state, the bottom wall of said inner package is formed between said first and second transverse fold lines, the side walls of said inner package are formed by the side portions of said blank outside said third and fourth longitudinal fold lines, parting folds folded inwardly in a V-shaped manner extend in a common plane from said second and third longitudinal fold lines towards the interior of said inner package with each extending to approximately the midline of the package so as to separate the inner package into first and second blocks, two separately removable top flaps having longitudinal trapezoidally-shaped end flaps defined by said diagonal fold lines extending from said third and fourth transverse fold lines formed between said transverse cut between said first and third transverse fold lines and said dividing cut along a portion of the center longitudinal fold line, and a folded web is formed in said bottom wall along said parting cuts along said first and second transverse fold lines.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
338 words
An inner package for a composite package for cigarettes or similar rod-shaped articles in which the articles are separated into two groups, said inner package being formed by a blank, which is rectangular in the unfolded state, and being characterized by: a center longitudinal fold line; a dividing cut along a portion of said center longitudinal fold line at one end thereof; second and third longitudinal fold lines, one on either side of and parallel to said center longitudinal fold line and spaced apart from said center longitudinal fold line; third and fourth longitudinal fold lines along side portions of said blank; first and second transverse fold lines in the center portion of said blank; parting cuts along said transverse folds between said second and third longitudinal lines; third and fourth transverse fold lines at opposite ends of said blank; a transverse cut with interruptions between said first and third transverse fold lines; and a plurality of diagonal fold lines extending from said third and fourth transverse fold lines; wherein, in the folded state, the bottom wall of said inner package is formed between said first and second transverse fold lines, the side walls of said inner package are formed by the side portions of said blank outside said third and fourth longitudinal fold lines, parting folds folded inwardly in a V-shaped manner extend in a common plane from said second and third longitudinal fold lines towards the interior of said inner package with each extending to approximately the midline of the package so as to separate the inner package into first and second blocks, two separately removable top flaps having longitudinal trapezoidally-shaped end flaps defined by said diagonal fold lines extending from said third and fourth transverse fold lines formed between said transverse cut between said first and third transverse fold lines and said dividing cut along a portion of the center longitudinal fold line, and a folded web is formed in said bottom wall along said parting cuts along said first and second transverse fold lines.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The inner package of claim 1 further being characterized by diagonal fold lines extending from said first and second fold lines, wherein, in the folded state, four gussets are formed at the bottom of said side walls of said inner package.
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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) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |