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US4759446A
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Package including handle for removal of housed article
Assignee: Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-01-26
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A packing structure for packing an article in a packing box includes a belt-like attaching member provided with a handle. The attaching member is wound around the article. By gripping and pulling the handle the article can easily be taken out from the packing box, without damage to the article.
Inventors
- 👤 Koichi Dobashi
- 👤 Tomohisa Yamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A packing structure for an article comprising: a packing box having a top side which is openable for removing the article from said box along a first direction, said article having a shape generally corresponding to said box and a top side thereof which is exposed through and faces said openable top side of said box; a pair of cushion members provided on respective opposite lateral sides of the article in a lateral direction perpendicular to said first direction, wherein said top side of the article remains exposed between said cushion members on said lateral sides of the article; and a belt-like attaching member which is wound around the article along said first direction and has a handle positioned at the top side of the article which is exposed through said openable top side of said box for convenient removal of the article therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A packing structure for an article comprising: a packing box having a top side which is openable for removing the article from said box along a first direction, said article having a shape generally corresponding to said box and a top side thereof which is exposed through and faces said openable top side of said box; a pair of cushion members provided on respective opposite lateral sides of the article in a lateral direction perpendicular to said first direction, wherein said top side of the article remains exposed between said cushion members on said lateral sides of the article; and a belt-like attaching member which is wound around the article along said first direction and has a handle positioned at the top side of the article which is exposed through said openable top side of said box for convenient removal of the article therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A packing structure according to claim 1, wherein the article is wrapped in a vinyl bag before being wound with the belt-like attaching member.
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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) | 1991-07-26 | 1992-01-25 | 1992-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-26 | 1996-01-25 | 1996-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-26 | 2000-01-25 | 2000-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |