US4266664A
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Packaging for safety razors
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1979-12-17
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A package for a number of safety razors each having an elongate handle and a transversely extending shaving head at the upper end thereof is described. The package is formed from card which is cut, shaped and secured to form an envelope enclosing at least the major portion of the lengths of the razor handles; the opposite sides of the envelope each include an elongate slot, the two slots being in registry with each other to permit the shaving heads of the razors to project from each side of the envelope. A pair of flaps integral with the remainder of the package overlies the projecting heads to each side of the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy P. Dixon
- 👤 John F. Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078; B65D73/0085; B65D75/00; B65D75/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A package for a plurality of razors each having an elongate handle and a transversely extending shaving head at the upper end thereof, the package being formed from card which is cut, shaped and secured to form an envelope enclosing at least the major portion of the lengths of the razor handles, the opposite sides of the envelopes each being formed with an elongate slot, the two said slots being in registry with each other to permit the shaving heads of the razors to project from each side of the envelope, and a pair of flaps integral with the remainder of the package overlying the projecting heads to each side of the envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A package for a plurality of razors each having an elongate handle and a transversely extending shaving head at the upper end thereof, the package being formed from card which is cut, shaped and secured to form an envelope enclosing at least the major portion of the lengths of the razor handles, the opposite sides of the envelopes each being formed with an elongate slot, the two said slots being in registry with each other to permit the shaving heads of the razors to project from each side of the envelope, and a pair of flaps integral with the remainder of the package overlying the projecting heads to each side of the envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A package according to claim 1, formed from a single piece of card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A package according to claim 1, wherein each flap has a profile complementary to an adjacent one of the said slots and is attached to the remainder of the package at one edge bordering the adjacent slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package according to claim 3, wherein the two flaps are co-planar with each other and with a top wall interconnecting the upper edges of the sides of the envelope.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A package according to claim 3, wherein the card comprises a pair of upper panels secured together face-to-face to form an upstanding wall portion directly above the flaps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A package according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the walls of the envelope section are interconnected at the lower edges by bottom wall portions which are spaced apart to define an opening through which the lower portions of the razor handles project.
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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) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |