US4597590A
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Protective wrapper for printed material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-07
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Granted: 1986-07-01
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Expires: 2005-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A protective wrapper for printed material includes an opaque cover into which the material is removably inserted and which conceals the identity of the material. Price information on the outside of the material is displayed through a small window in the cover. A tab having a foldable or removable portion projecting over a free edge of the cover is attached to or forms part of the cover. The identity of the material is initially displayed on the foldable portion of the tab. A purchaser of the material may conceal its identity from the general public view without hindering the purchasing process by folding the tab under the cover or removing the tab.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. Papouchis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; B42; B42D; B42D3/00; B42D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A protective wrapper for printed material that has pricing information on its cover and is displayed for purchase by a customer, comprising: (a) a substantially opaque sleeve-type removable cover into which the printed material can be inserted to substantially shield the printed material from viewing as it is on display; (b) a window in the cover through which price information can be displayed when the printed material is inside the removable cover said window being formed by the edges of a hole in said cover; and (c) means for displaying the identity of the printed material in association with said removable cover, which means is adjustable by a customer said displaying means comprising a foldable tab having an end portion, upon which the identity of the printed material can be displayed to protect the confidentiality of the identity of the covered printed material as it is being purchased.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A protective wrapper for printed material that has pricing information on its cover and is displayed for purchase by a customer, comprising: (a) a substantially opaque sleeve-type removable cover into which the printed material can be inserted to substantially shield the printed material from viewing as it is on display; (b) a window in the cover through which price information can be displayed when the printed material is inside the removable cover said window being formed by the edges of a hole in said cover; and (c) means for displaying the identity of the printed material in association with said removable cover, which means is adjustable by a customer said displaying means comprising a foldable tab having an end portion, upon which the identity of the printed material can be displayed to protect the confidentiality of the identity of the covered printed material as it is being purchased.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective wrapper as defined in claim 1, wherein said end portion of said foldable tab is removable.
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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) | 1989-06-30 | 1989-12-30 | 1990-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-30 | 1993-12-30 | 1994-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-30 | 1997-12-30 | 1998-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |