US4779733A
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Display tab for overwrapped package
Assignee: Brown and Williamson Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1988-01-14
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2008-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A foldable display tab is disclosed which is readily adhered to the removable top section of the plastic overwrap of a package. The display is folded flat for shipment, is movable to an upstanding position for point-of-sale display and is easily removable by the consumer after sale by tearing off the top portion of the overwrap without affecting the integrity of the remaining overwrap. The display tab carries a commerical message highly visible when standing up.
Inventors
- 👤 Waldemar R. J. Kilian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F2003/0272; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/831
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
In a package having an overwrap and removable top portion of such overwrap, the improvement comprising (a) an indicia-carrying tab element having (i) a base panel capable of parting under tension and; (ii) an upstanding panel (b) a layer of adhesive between the base panel and removable portion of the film overwrap which adhesive adheres permanently to the base panel and adheres permanently to the removable portion of overwrap whereby the indicia tab element is readily adhered to and removable from the package along with removal of the removable portion of the overwrap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
In a package having an overwrap and removable top portion of such overwrap, the improvement comprising (a) an indicia-carrying tab element having (i) a base panel capable of parting under tension and; (ii) an upstanding panel (b) a layer of adhesive between the base panel and removable portion of the film overwrap which adhesive adheres permanently to the base panel and adheres permanently to the removable portion of overwrap whereby the indicia tab element is readily adhered to and removable from the package along with removal of the removable portion of the overwrap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 1 in which upstanding panel is attached to the base panel along a crease line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement of claim 1 in which the base panel of the tab element is made of a material that parts upon sufficient tension being placed n the upstanding panel leaving a layer portion of the base panel attached to the package.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improvement of claim 1 in which the package is a cigarette pack; the overwrap is a transparent plastic and the removable portion is a top portion removed by pulling on a tear strip.
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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) | 1991-10-25 | 1992-04-25 | 1992-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-25 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-25 | 2000-04-25 | 2000-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |