US4484681A
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Package for carded merchandise
Assignee: PARKER METAL Corp A MA CORP
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Filing: 1983-09-15
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2003-09-15
Abstract
Abstract An improved package for carded merchandise includes a collapsible box having first and second opposing side walls, a bottom wall extending between the first and second side walls and attached thereto at first and second fold lines; a top wall is connected to the first side wall along a third fold line and the top wall is attached to the second side wall. There is also a releasable interconnection device for interconnecting the top wall and the second wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter A. Consiglio, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/003; B65D83/00; B65D83/0088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An improved package for carded merchandise comprising: a collapsible box including generally vertical first and second opposing side walls, a bottom wall extending between said first and second side walls and attached directly thereto at first and second fold lines, a top wall connected directly to said first side wall along a third fold line, means for attaching said top wall to said second side wall, means for releasably interconnecting said top wall and said second wall, and an open front.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
An improved package for carded merchandise comprising: a collapsible box including generally vertical first and second opposing side walls, a bottom wall extending between said first and second side walls and attached directly thereto at first and second fold lines, a top wall connected directly to said first side wall along a third fold line, means for attaching said top wall to said second side wall, means for releasably interconnecting said top wall and said second wall, and an open front.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved package of claim 1 in which the back of the box is substantially open except for first and second retainer tabs interconnected at fourth and fifth fold lines with the back edge of the respective side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improved package of claim 1 in which a sixth fold is disposed on said first side wall parallel to said third fold line for enabling both said top wall and the upper portion of said first side wall to be swung away from the box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved package of claim 1 in which said means for releasably interconnecting includes a tab portion carried by one of said top wall and said second side wall and slot means carried by the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improved package of claim 4 in which said tab is carried by said second side wall and said slot means is disposed in said top wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved package of claim 1 in which said means for attaching includes an attaching flap on the top edge of said second side wall and an attaching area on said top wall for engaging therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improved package of claim 6 in which said means for releasibly interconnecting includes a tab portion carried by said attaching flap and slot means carried by said top wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improved package of claim 1 in which said means for attaching includes adhesive means for securing said top wall and said side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improved package of claim 1, further including a transparent wrapper surrounding said box.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improved package of claim 9 in which said wrapper includes means for separating its upper portion from its lower portion.
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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) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |