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Assignee: RISTANCE PRODUCTS Inc A CORP OF IND
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Filing: 1980-07-21
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Granted: 1985-09-24
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Expires: 2000-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A display package for merchandise in which an inner box has a cavity formed in it for the storage of the merchandise and a cover fitted partially about the box.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Kennedy, Jr.
- 👤 II Kendall S. Smith
- 👤 Gregory N. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/022; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/0413; B65D77/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A display package including an inner box, said box being defined by opposite upper and lower side faces and a peripheral edge extending about said side faces, a cavity formed in said upper side face to receive merchandise, an opening formed in part of said lower side face in communication with a portion only of said cavity, with the remainder of said box at its lower face forming a wall means for supporting said merchandise, a removable cover fitting about said box, said cover underlying said lower face at its opening therein and overlying said upper face over said wall means with said lower face opening and underlying cover at the opening being exposed, whereby said merchandise will overlie said cover at said lower face opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A display package including an inner box, said box being defined by opposite upper and lower side faces and a peripheral edge extending about said side faces, a cavity formed in said upper side face to receive merchandise, an opening formed in part of said lower side face in communication with a portion only of said cavity, with the remainder of said box at its lower face forming a wall means for supporting said merchandise, a removable cover fitting about said box, said cover underlying said lower face at its opening therein and overlying said upper face over said wall means with said lower face opening and underlying cover at the opening being exposed, whereby said merchandise will overlie said cover at said lower face opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display package of claim 1 wherein said box includes means projecting upwardly from said box wall means adjacent said opening for supporting said cover above said merchandise.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display package of claim 2 having a transparent jacket covering said cover and box, said cover being non-transparent.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1988-09-23 | 1989-03-25 | 1989-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-23 | 1993-03-25 | 1993-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-23 | 1997-03-25 | 1997-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |