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Means for preventing the disfigurement of bottle labels
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1978-08-14
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A preformed sleeve type bottle carrier is provided and is arranged for loading at least two bottles through at least one side of the sleeve and has a bottom wall (1) with the two bottles disposed thereon and with a label (L) affixed to the outer surface of at least one of the bottles. According to the invention, means is provided for preventing the disfigurement of the label and comprises a label saving tab (57-64) struck from the bottom wall and joined thereto along a fold line (65-72) disposed generally perpendicular to the side edge of the bottom wall, the label saving tab having a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of the tab, and the cutaway portion comprising a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label.
Inventors
- 👤 Prentice J. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/36; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00259; B65D2571/00265; B65D2571/00277; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00438; B65D2571/00444; B65D2571/00537; B65D2571/00543; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00722; B65D2571/00728
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, and said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, and said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Means according to claim 1 and further characterized in that the bottoms of said bottles have substantially flat center portions and rounded heels and said transverse fold line is disposed between an imaginary plane tangent to the associated outermost point of said one bottle and the axis of said one bottle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Means according to claim 2 and further characterized in that said primary edge is horizontal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles, and said cutaway portion comprises a secondary edge (S) extending vertically upward from the inner end of said primary edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles, and said cutaway portion comprises a secondary edge (S) extending vertically upward from the inner end of said primary edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles, and said label saving tab comprises a base portion (Y) and a top portion (X) foldably joined together and disposed in angular relation to each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a preformed sleeve type bottle carrier arranged for loading at least two bottles having labels through an open side wall of the sleeve and including a bottom wall (1) with two bottles disposed thereon, a label saving tab (57-64) struck from said bottom wall and being joined thereto along a transverse fold line (65-72) disposed perpendicular to the side wall and interposed between said two bottles, and characterized in that said label saving tab has a cutaway portion disposed in the upper outer corner of said tab, said cutaway portion is defined by a primary edge (P) disposed below the lowermost part of the label of the associated one of said bottles, and said label saving tab comprises a base portion (Y) and a top portion (X) foldably joined together and disposed in angular relation to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Means according to claim 5 and further characterized in that the fold line between said base and top portions is disposed in substantial alignment with said primary edge.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |