US4235336A
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Flash array package
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-11-30
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1998-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A FlipFlash type of flash array having a body portion and a pair of connectors extending from opposite ends of the body portion and offset from the front face of the body portion, is packaged in a display sheet having an opening through which the front part of the body portion is inserted, the connectors being adjacent to the rear surface of the display sheet. The package includes a member extending over the rear of the flash array.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip R. Dudas
- 👤 Laurence E. Boyce, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078; B65D73/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A packaged photoflash array, said array comprising a body portion having a front face, and a pair of connectors extending from opposite ends of said body portion and offset rearwardly from said front face, and a display sheet provided with an opening through which the front part of said body portion is inserted, said connectors being adjacent to the rear surface of said display sheet, and a member extending over the rear of said flash array for holding said array in said display sheet in cooperation with said insertion of the front part of the body portion through the opening and said adjacency of the connectors to the rear surface of the display sheet, said front part of the body portion of the array being uncovered so as to be in full view for inspection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A packaged photoflash array, said array comprising a body portion having a front face, and a pair of connectors extending from opposite ends of said body portion and offset rearwardly from said front face, and a display sheet provided with an opening through which the front part of said body portion is inserted, said connectors being adjacent to the rear surface of said display sheet, and a member extending over the rear of said flash array for holding said array in said display sheet in cooperation with said insertion of the front part of the body portion through the opening and said adjacency of the connectors to the rear surface of the display sheet, said front part of the body portion of the array being uncovered so as to be in full view for inspection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A packaged array as claimed in claim 1, in which said member extending over the rear of the array comprises an extension of said display sheet which is folded over and adhered to the rear surface of the display sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A packaged array as claimed in claim 2, in which said extension is contoured to form a bracket around the rear part of said flash array.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A packaged array as claimed in claim 1, in which said member extending over the rear of the array comprises a transparent sheet contoured so that its edge regions are against said rear surface of the display sheet, and means attaching said edge regions to said rear surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |