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US4872555A
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Carton including detachable coupon
Assignee: Sunshine Biscuits Inc
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Filing: 1987-10-15
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Granted: 1989-10-10
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Expires: 2007-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A carton formed from a carton blank in which an end closure comprises at least three flaps hingedly connected to the carton front, back, and side walls, including the major flaps opposite one another and a minor flap having printing or other marking thereon for detachment as a coupon or for the commercial use. The minor flap carrying the printing or marking extends a substantial distance into the end closure opening.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. Shadrach III
- 👤 Michael Mandler
- 👤 Ihor D. Moch
- 👤 Bernard Zitomer
- 👤 John L. Stewart II
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4216; B65D5/4229; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/831
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A carton assembled from a carton blank having a front panel, a back panel, and side panels, which blank as assembled has an opening closable by an end closure unit comprising: (a) a major first flap hingedly connected to the front panel along a first hinge line; (b) a second major flap hingedly connected to the back panel along a second hinge line; (c) a minor third flap hingedly connected to one side panel along a third hinge line and extending into the top opening from said one side panel; (d) a redeemable commercial information panel underlying the major flaps when closed and removably attaching to and extending from the other side panel into said opening a substantial distance; and (e) means for allowing re-closing of the major flaps; wherein said commercial information panel is removable in absence of tearing any of said first, second, and third flaps along said first, second and third hinge lines; wherein removal of said commercial information panel is accomplished without destroying the assembled carton so as to permit subsequent re-closing of said end opening; and wherein said commercial information panel can be removed and presented for redemption while said carton is being used.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A carton assembled from a carton blank having a front panel, a back panel, and side panels, which blank as assembled has an opening closable by an end closure unit comprising: (a) a major first flap hingedly connected to the front panel along a first hinge line; (b) a second major flap hingedly connected to the back panel along a second hinge line; (c) a minor third flap hingedly connected to one side panel along a third hinge line and extending into the top opening from said one side panel; (d) a redeemable commercial information panel underlying the major flaps when closed and removably attaching to and extending from the other side panel into said opening a substantial distance; and (e) means for allowing re-closing of the major flaps; wherein said commercial information panel is removable in absence of tearing any of said first, second, and third flaps along said first, second and third hinge lines; wherein removal of said commercial information panel is accomplished without destroying the assembled carton so as to permit subsequent re-closing of said end opening; and wherein said commercial information panel can be removed and presented for redemption while said carton is being used.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carton of claim 1 in which the commercial information panel extends substantially more than halfway across the top opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carton of claim 1 in which the top minor flap and the commercial information flap are separated in their closed position by a gap.
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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) | 1992-10-09 | 1993-04-10 | 1993-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-04-10 | 1997-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-09 | 2001-04-10 | 2001-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |