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Bacon package inner pad
Assignee: Smurfit Kappa Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1983-04-01
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2003-04-01
Abstract
Abstract An inner pad for holding slices of bacon within an outer package and having a window opening and protrusions extending from the underside thereof adjacent the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T. Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An inner pad for holding and displaying packaged articles, such as slices of bacon, within an outer package, said pad formed of molded material, such as plastic or paperboard, and comprising: (a) a relatively thin flat primary panel having adjacent one side thereof a plurality of window openings extending therethrough for having adjacent one side thereof viewing portions of said packaged articles through said panel; (b) peripheral protrusions extending all the way around said primary panel and projecting downwardly from the underside thereof; (c) an elongated rib extending the length of said primary panel between opposed sides of said peripheral protrusions; and (d) protrusions projecting downwardly from the underside of said primary panel and located adjacent said window openings which maintain the portion of said panel surrounding said window openings spaced an appreciable distance above a surface on which said panel may be supported.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An inner pad for holding and displaying packaged articles, such as slices of bacon, within an outer package, said pad formed of molded material, such as plastic or paperboard, and comprising: (a) a relatively thin flat primary panel having adjacent one side thereof a plurality of window openings extending therethrough for having adjacent one side thereof viewing portions of said packaged articles through said panel; (b) peripheral protrusions extending all the way around said primary panel and projecting downwardly from the underside thereof; (c) an elongated rib extending the length of said primary panel between opposed sides of said peripheral protrusions; and (d) protrusions projecting downwardly from the underside of said primary panel and located adjacent said window openings which maintain the portion of said panel surrounding said window openings spaced an appreciable distance above a surface on which said panel may be supported.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A pad according to claim 1, wherein said pad is thermo-formed of plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A pad according to claim 1, and including a secondary panel of lesser dimensions than said primary panel, said secondary panel being foldably joined at a side edge to a side edge of said primary panel and adapted to be folded over 180° into overlying relation therewith.
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) | 1987-06-12 | 1987-12-12 | 1988-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-12 | 1991-12-12 | 1992-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-12 | 1995-12-12 | 1996-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |