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US4498586A
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Package saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-10
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2003-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A temperature resistant molded plastic device is described for use in boxes or packages such as pizza boxes where there is a tendency of large cover portions to sag downwardly to damage the soft pizza or other packaged products. In use, the saver is positioned near the center of the package to support the box cover for protecting the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmela Vitale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/36; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/30; B65D2585/36; B65D2585/363; B65D2585/366; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
in combination a package having a flexible cover, a food article packaged therein and spaced downwardly from the cover, a unitary molded plastic package saving device for positioning between the cover and the article for supporting the package cover thereby preventing damage to the packaged food article by the cover, said device comprising the combination of three or more spaced legs, each leg having one relatively flat end adapted for engaging the packaged article and having its opposite end attached to a device cover portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
in combination a package having a flexible cover, a food article packaged therein and spaced downwardly from the cover, a unitary molded plastic package saving device for positioning between the cover and the article for supporting the package cover thereby preventing damage to the packaged food article by the cover, said device comprising the combination of three or more spaced legs, each leg having one relatively flat end adapted for engaging the packaged article and having its opposite end attached to a device cover portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which said device cover portion comprises a number of flat cover sections radiating from a common flat central portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device is formed of heat resistant plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device is formed of thermo-setting plastic.
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) | 1988-02-12 | 1988-08-13 | 1989-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-12 | 1992-08-13 | 1993-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-12 | 1996-08-13 | 1997-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |