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US4180201A
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Pack and blank for making the pack and web of packing material for making the blanks
Assignee: Focke and Pfuhl
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Filing: 1977-11-08
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1997-11-08
Abstract
Abstract An oblong pack for holding contents conforming to the pack configuration consists of a folded blank defining opposed sidewalls and end walls with the end walls comprising end flaps folded against the contents end face. The pack is characterized by the end flaps being of unequal length, only a portion of the end flaps of opposite sidewalls covering one another in the folded condition, and the blank having a tooth engagement of the end flaps with adjacent blanks so it may be parted substantially free from waste from a web.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Focke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/0227; B65D2301/00; B65D2301/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/933; Y10S229/935
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A block shaped package formed from a blank having four laterally edge joined sidewalls defining two opposed pair of sidewalls, said blank also having opposed end walls, said end walls being made up by terminal flaps integral with and extending from respective sidewalls, said terminal flaps being of of unequal length and being folded into the plane of the end walls, said package blank thereby having two inside sidewalls and outside sidewalls on opposite sides thereof, one terminal flap situated on the outside, covering up the entire end of said pack, the improvement wherein: both end walls of the package are developed essentially equal, all terminal flaps are of rectangular shape, and the terminal flaps of both end walls are attached to the sidewalls at respective ends thereof and are dimensioned in such a way, that as a result of the dovetailed position of the terminal flaps of one blank with the terminal flaps of two adjacent blanks, the latter are cut without waste from one web of the packaging material, and the terminal flaps constituting cover flaps of one blank and correspondingly the connecting strips corresponding thereto are disposed at opposite sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A block shaped package formed from a blank having four laterally edge joined sidewalls defining two opposed pair of sidewalls, said blank also having opposed end walls, said end walls being made up by terminal flaps integral with and extending from respective sidewalls, said terminal flaps being of of unequal length and being folded into the plane of the end walls, said package blank thereby having two inside sidewalls and outside sidewalls on opposite sides thereof, one terminal flap situated on the outside, covering up the entire end of said pack, the improvement wherein: both end walls of the package are developed essentially equal, all terminal flaps are of rectangular shape, and the terminal flaps of both end walls are attached to the sidewalls at respective ends thereof and are dimensioned in such a way, that as a result of the dovetailed position of the terminal flaps of one blank with the terminal flaps of two adjacent blanks, the latter are cut without waste from one web of the packaging material, and the terminal flaps constituting cover flaps of one blank and correspondingly the connecting strips corresponding thereto are disposed at opposite sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blanks are interconnected by adhesive strips including a continuous adhesive strip formed at the free edge of a sidewall inclusive of the inside flaps succeeding them, and a U-shaped adhesive strip formed in the area of the two cover flaps along their free edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The package as claimed in claim 1, wherein one sidewall inclusive of the cover flap succeeding said wall, as well as of the opposite connecting strip, are provided with a continuous tear-open strip extending in a longitudinal direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The package as claimed in claim 2, wherein one sidewall inclusive of the cover flap succeeding said wall, as well as of the opposite connecting strip, are provided with a continuous tear-open strip extending in a longitudinal direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inside terminal flaps are of unequal size, and the largest of said terminal flaps is folded first, in the area of one end wall pointing downward during the production of the package, into the plane of the end wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package as claimed in claim 2, wherein the inside terminal flaps are of unequal size, and the largest of said terminal flaps is folded first, in the area of one end wall pointing downward during the production of the package, into the plane of the end wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package as claimed in claim 3, wherein the inside terminal flaps are of unequal size, and the largest of said terminal flaps is folded first, in the area of one end wall pointing downward during the production of the package, into the plane of the end wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package as claimed in claim 4, wherein the inside terminal flaps are of unequal size, and the largest of said terminal flaps is folded first, in the area of one end wall pointing downward during the production of the package, into the plane of the end wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package as claimed in claim 5, wherein the larger inside flap of the end wall, pointed downward during production of the package is disposed at a sidewall situated at the inside area of the blank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package as claimed in claim 6, wherein the larger inside flap of the end wall, pointed downward during production of the package is disposed at a sidewall situated at the inside area of the blank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package as claimed in claim 7, wherein the larger inside flap of the end wall, pointed downward during production of the package is disposed at a sidewall situated at the inside area of the blank.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package as claimed in claim 8, wherein the larger inside flap of the end wall, pointed downward during production of the package is disposed at a sidewall situated at the inside area of the blank.
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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) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |