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Promotional coupon vehicle
Assignee: COOPERATIVE MARKETING Co
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Filing: 1979-11-19
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 1999-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A promotional coupon vehicle designed for display in association with a particular product line or for distribution by mail or other media to consumers. A first surface region illustrates the particular product and offers a discount on a purchase of the product line. A second surface region is delineated to receive and hold some portion of the packaging material of the product line. Adhesive carried by the second region facilitates attachment of the packaging material. The combination of the coupon vehicle and the attached packaging material is acceptable for a discount on the product line.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G. Krautsack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0207; B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A promotional coupon vehicle designed for use with a particular packaged product line, which coupon vehicle comprises coupon means having first and second printed regions, said first region illustrating the particular product line and offering a discount on a future purchase of said product line, said second region carrying printed indicia of some portion of the packaging material of the product line, a packaging material portion as indicated by said indicia, and means attaching said packaging material portion to said second region, whereby the combination of said coupon means and attached packaging material is acceptable for said offering described in said first region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A promotional coupon vehicle designed for use with a particular packaged product line, which coupon vehicle comprises coupon means having first and second printed regions, said first region illustrating the particular product line and offering a discount on a future purchase of said product line, said second region carrying printed indicia of some portion of the packaging material of the product line, a packaging material portion as indicated by said indicia, and means attaching said packaging material portion to said second region, whereby the combination of said coupon means and attached packaging material is acceptable for said offering described in said first region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A coupon vehicle in accordance with claim 1 wherein adhesive originally carried by said second region constitutes said attaching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coupon vehicle in accordance with either claim 1 or 2 wherein said indicia is a facsimile of the UPC code appearing on said packaging material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A coupon vehicle in accordance with either claim 1 or 2 wherein said coupon means is planar and wherein said first and second regions are on opposite surfaces of said planar coupon means.
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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) | 1984-12-28 | 1985-06-29 | 1985-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |