US4811896A
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Bottle wrapper
Assignee: SANPHO AMERICA Inc
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Filing: 1988-04-28
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Granted: 1989-03-14
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Expires: 2008-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A bottle wrapper including a wrapper sheet with a main body engaging portion, a neck engaging portion to provide a decorative arrangement at the top of the wrapped bottle and a bottom engaging portion configured to fit cleanly around the bottom of the bottle. Means are provided to secure the wrapper sheet at the neck and bottom of the bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoriko Sohma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00; B65D65/02; B65D65/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A sheet for forming a package for containing a bottle comprising: a wrapper sheet, said wrapper sheet having a bottom portion adapted to be folded over to form a generally circular bottom of a package for containing the bottle, a top portion of said wrapper sheet opposite said bottom portion having a series of slits, said series of slits not extending to the top edge of the wrapper sheet and forming a slotted section of the wrapper sheet adapted to be folded over at the neck of the bottle, said wrapper sheet further including adhesive means to form a generally cylindrical package for containing a bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A sheet for forming a package for containing a bottle comprising: a wrapper sheet, said wrapper sheet having a bottom portion adapted to be folded over to form a generally circular bottom of a package for containing the bottle, a top portion of said wrapper sheet opposite said bottom portion having a series of slits, said series of slits not extending to the top edge of the wrapper sheet and forming a slotted section of the wrapper sheet adapted to be folded over at the neck of the bottle, said wrapper sheet further including adhesive means to form a generally cylindrical package for containing a bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The sheet for forming a package for containing a bottle of claim 1 further comprising: a seal for securing said wrapper sheet to the bottom of the bottle; and means for securing said wrapper sheet to the neck of the bottle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The sheet for forming a package for containing a bottle of claim 1 wherein the bottom portion of said wrapper sheet is pinked to form toothed edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The sheet for forming a package for containing a bottle of claim 1 wherein said adhesive means comprises a strip of adhesive extending along one side edge of said wrapper sheet and a second strip of adhesive extending across said wrapper sheet below the slotted section of said wrapper sheet.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
220 words
A method for attractively wrapping a bottle comprising: providing a wrapper sheet, said wrapper sheet having a bottom portion pinked to form toothed edges, a top portion of said wrapper sheet opposite said bottom portion having a series of slits not extending to the top edge of said wrapper sheet and forming a slotted section of the wrapper sheet, and a strip of adhesive extending along one side edge of the wrapper sheet and a second strip of adhesive extending across the wrapper sheet below the slotted section of the wrapper sheet; folding the top edge of the wrapper sheet over to the second strip of adhesive and securing the top edge thereto to form a looped section; placing the folded wrapper sheet around the bottle so that the looped section is in the area of the neck of the bottle and so that the two side edges of the wrapper sheet are curvable toward each other in a generally cylindrical shape; securing the wrapper sheet to the bottle by adhering the two side edges; folding the toothed edges over onto the bottom surface of the bottle; securing the toothed edges of the wrapper sheet; and securing the looped section to the neck of the bottle so that the loops form a pleasing appearance around the top of the bottle.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
220 words
A method for attractively wrapping a bottle comprising: providing a wrapper sheet, said wrapper sheet having a bottom portion pinked to form toothed edges, a top portion of said wrapper sheet opposite said bottom portion having a series of slits not extending to the top edge of said wrapper sheet and forming a slotted section of the wrapper sheet, and a strip of adhesive extending along one side edge of the wrapper sheet and a second strip of adhesive extending across the wrapper sheet below the slotted section of the wrapper sheet; folding the top edge of the wrapper sheet over to the second strip of adhesive and securing the top edge thereto to form a looped section; placing the folded wrapper sheet around the bottle so that the looped section is in the area of the neck of the bottle and so that the two side edges of the wrapper sheet are curvable toward each other in a generally cylindrical shape; securing the wrapper sheet to the bottle by adhering the two side edges; folding the toothed edges over onto the bottom surface of the bottle; securing the toothed edges of the wrapper sheet; and securing the looped section to the neck of the bottle so that the loops form a pleasing appearance around the top of the bottle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the toothed edges of the wrapper sheet are secured with a decorative seal and the loop section is secured to the neck of the bottle with a band.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-13 | 1992-09-12 | 1993-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-13 | 1996-09-12 | 1997-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-13 | 2000-09-12 | 2001-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |