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Clear plastic display box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-28
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2001-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece, relatively rigid, thin, clear plastic box having a portion extending above the box in which to place an advertising card, a deeper portion to place articles of merchandise and a cover for the deeper portion positioned medially between the two to retain the articles in the deeper section.
Inventors
- 👤 Var E. Lordahl
- 👤 Robert G. Bedrosian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A substantially rigid one-piece clear plastic display box comprising: (a) a lower section medially depressed to receive and display articles of merchandise, an outwardly extending flange on upper margins of said depression, and a peripheral recess in said flange; (b) a middle section recessed medially upwardly and having an outwardly extending flange at the lower end of said recess, a peripheral rib in said flange adjacent its edges for seating in said recess in said lower section to cover the articles of merchandise and retain them in said lower section, a plastic hinge positioned between said lower and medial sections; and (c) an upper section medially depressed, an outwardly extending flange on the upper margin of said depression having a series of tabs extending inwardly of said flange and over said depression for supporting a card containing printed matter thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A substantially rigid one-piece clear plastic display box comprising: (a) a lower section medially depressed to receive and display articles of merchandise, an outwardly extending flange on upper margins of said depression, and a peripheral recess in said flange; (b) a middle section recessed medially upwardly and having an outwardly extending flange at the lower end of said recess, a peripheral rib in said flange adjacent its edges for seating in said recess in said lower section to cover the articles of merchandise and retain them in said lower section, a plastic hinge positioned between said lower and medial sections; and (c) an upper section medially depressed, an outwardly extending flange on the upper margin of said depression having a series of tabs extending inwardly of said flange and over said depression for supporting a card containing printed matter thereon.
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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) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |