US4574952A
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Box containing facial tissues
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-26
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2004-09-26
Abstract
Abstract In a box containing facial tissues, a tape is attached to the under surface of an oval portion surrounded by a perforated line. In the alternative, thick strings are attached along and inwardly of the longitudinal edges of the oval portion. The tape or thick strings serve as backings and facilitate tearing the top sheet along the perforated line. The uppermost one of the facial tissues is attached to the under surface of the oval portion. In the alternative, the oval portion is formed with a hole through which an adhesive tape is pushed to adhere to the uppermost tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshimune Masui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; B65D83/0811; B65D83/0835; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/804; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a box containing a plurality of folded facial tissues stacked and intertwined with one another so as to be withdrawn one after another from said box, said box including a top wall having therein perforations defining a portion to be removed from said top wall to form an outlet for withdrawal of said tissues, and a sheet attached to the under surface of said top wall to span said outlet, said sheet having therein a slit through which said tissues may be withdrawn, the improvement comprising: backing means mounted on the under surface of said portion for facilitating separation thereof along said perforations from said top wall; and sticking means directed downwardly from said portion for sticking to the uppermost said tissue to ensure withdrawal thereof through said slit and said outlet upon removal of said portion from said top wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a box containing a plurality of folded facial tissues stacked and intertwined with one another so as to be withdrawn one after another from said box, said box including a top wall having therein perforations defining a portion to be removed from said top wall to form an outlet for withdrawal of said tissues, and a sheet attached to the under surface of said top wall to span said outlet, said sheet having therein a slit through which said tissues may be withdrawn, the improvement comprising: backing means mounted on the under surface of said portion for facilitating separation thereof along said perforations from said top wall; and sticking means directed downwardly from said portion for sticking to the uppermost said tissue to ensure withdrawal thereof through said slit and said outlet upon removal of said portion from said top wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said sticking means comprises double-sided adhesive tape attached to the under surface of said backing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said backing means comprises a strip of tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improvement claimed in claim 3, wherein said portion and said strip of tape have therein aligned respective openings, and said sticking means comprises a one-sided adhesive tape positioned between said portion and said strip of tape, with the adhesive of said adhesive tape exposed to the interior of said box through said opening in said strip of tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said backing means comprises elongated string-like members attached to said under surface of said portion at positions adjacent said perforations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said backing means comprises resin material injected through said perforations.
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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) | 1989-03-10 | 1989-09-09 | 1990-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-10 | 1993-09-09 | 1994-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-10 | 1997-09-09 | 1998-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |