US4309835A
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Foldable frame structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-26
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Granted: 1982-01-12
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Expires: 1999-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A product premium (20) includes a foldable frame (22) having a four-sided base (36) with a wall portion (80, 82, 84, 86) extending from each side of the base. An extension (24, 26, 28, 30) is detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base. The extension and wall portion are substantially equal in dimension to the base (36) such that each extension and wall portion may be folded to substantially overlie the base with the extensions providing area (115, 150, 182, 230, 292) for promotional information thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A. Naeve
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:21
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A product premium comprising: a foldable frame having a multi-sided base with a wall portion extending from each side of the base, and an extension detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base, wherein said extension and wall portion are substantially equal in dimension to the base such that each said extension and wall portion may be folded to substantially overlie the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A product premium comprising: a foldable frame having a multi-sided base with a wall portion extending from each side of the base, and an extension detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base, wherein said extension and wall portion are substantially equal in dimension to the base such that each said extension and wall portion may be folded to substantially overlie the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The product premium according to claim 1 where said base is a four-sided rectangle and said extensions and wall portions form rectangles of substantially equal area to the area of the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A product premium comprising: a foldable frame having a multi-sided base with a wall portion extending from each side of the base, an extension detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base, and attachment means extending from the end of one of said extensions for engagement to a beverage container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A product premium comprising: a foldable frame having a multi-sided base with a wall portion extending from each side of the base, an extension detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base, and attachment means extending from the end of one of said extensions for engagement to a beverage container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The product premium according to claim 3 wherein said attachment means comprises a flap attached to one of said extensions and having an aperture therethrough for engagement over one end of the beverage container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
A foldable frame comprising: a four sided base with a wall portion attached along each side of the base, each wall portion adapted for folding along its line of attachment to the base such that the edge of the wall portion remote from attachment to the base may be engaged to the base to form a frame therearound, and an extension connected to each wall portion forming a rectangular section with said wall portion, said rectangular section being substantially equal in dimension to the base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
A foldable frame comprising: a four sided base with a wall portion attached along each side of the base, each wall portion adapted for folding along its line of attachment to the base such that the edge of the wall portion remote from attachment to the base may be engaged to the base to form a frame therearound, and an extension connected to each wall portion forming a rectangular section with said wall portion, said rectangular section being substantially equal in dimension to the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The frame according to claim 5 further comprising: attachment means extending from one of said extensions for attaching said frame to a container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The frame according to claim 6 wherein said attachment means comprises a flap attached to one of said extensions and having an aperture therethrough for engagement over one end of the container.
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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) | 1985-01-11 | 1985-07-13 | 1986-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-11 | 1989-07-13 | 1990-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-11 | 1993-07-13 | 1994-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |