US4244468A
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Package for phonograph records
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-30
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A package is provided for phonograph records in which four small-diameter records are packaged in a sleeve having the outside dimensions corresponding to those of a sleeve for a large diameter record. The package is comprised of a sleeve having a cruciform separator mounted between the front and rear panels of the sleeve. The separator defines four pockets, one for each of four small-size records packaged in the sleeve. The sleeve typically is square in outline and the pockets are located in slightly overlapping relation at each corner quadrant of the sleeve, access being had through opposite open side edges of the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard E. Spring
- 👤 Joseph M. Bernardini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B65D85/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A package for phonograph records and the like, comprising (a) generally rectangular and substantially coextensive front and rear panels joined to one another along one pair of opposite edges to form a sleeve open along another pair of opposite edges, (b) divider means mounted between said panels and defining a plurality of offset and partially overlapping pockets some pockets open along one open edge of said sleeve and other pockets open along the other open edge of said sleeve, (c) each of said pocket being substantially smaller than said sleeve and dimensioned to contain one of said records.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A package for phonograph records and the like, comprising (a) generally rectangular and substantially coextensive front and rear panels joined to one another along one pair of opposite edges to form a sleeve open along another pair of opposite edges, (b) divider means mounted between said panels and defining a plurality of offset and partially overlapping pockets some pockets open along one open edge of said sleeve and other pockets open along the other open edge of said sleeve, (c) each of said pocket being substantially smaller than said sleeve and dimensioned to contain one of said records.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said divider means includes a member formed with medial channels extending between said other pair of opposite edges of said sleeve and with medial stop portions extending between said one pair of opposite edges of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A package according to claim 2 wherein said member is in the shape of a cross, said cross being formed with four mutually perpendicular legs, the marginal longitudinal edges of each leg being selectively folded and bonded to the inner faces of said panels to form said channels and stop portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package according to claim 3 wherein said panels and said member are formed from a single blank of sheet material and connected to one another by fold lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A package according to claim 1 including a cover panel hinged along an edge of one of said panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A package according to claim 1 including separate front and rear panels and divider means similar to and hinged to said first front and rear panels and said first divider means.
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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |