US5078268A
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Package for videocassettes and the like
Assignee: PrismaGraphics Inc
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Filing: 1990-08-28
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Granted: 1992-01-07
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Expires: 2010-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A package for mailing or similar rough handling for videocassettes or the like which provides superior cushioning protection and advertising ability, having a pair of opposing main panels, a pair of end panels connected to the edges of the main panels, a pair of side panels connected to the edges of the side and end panels, and a cover flap connected to an edge of a side panel which covers the uppermost main panel and provides a means for securely closing the package. The uppermost main panel contains a rectangular opening circumscribed by downwardly folding flaps which when folded at right angles and received by slots in an internal support and cushioning unit, forms a recessed cavity capable of snugly receiving object(s). The means for securing and closing the package comprises a flap or system of flaps attached to the cover flap which may be inserted into slots on the exterior of the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin E. Olson
- 👤 Elsa M. Keil
- 👤 Richard A. Schmaelzle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:48
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0233; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/2004; B65D5/42; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4233; B65D5/4237; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5035; B65D5/5059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
A package for videocassette(s) or the like capable of enclosing and cushioning the contents during mailing or similar rough handling and capable of being Printed with a variety of graphics, comprising an outer Paperboard carton including a pair of opposed main panels, a pair of opposed side panels connected to the side edges of said main panels, opposed end panels connected to the end edges of the main and side panels, and a cover panel hinged to the edge of one of said side panels and adapted to cover the uppermost of said main panels, said uppermost main panel having a cutout central portion adapted to contain a videocassette, an article or articles, the Periphery of said cutout portion being bordered by flaps scored from the edges of said upper panel on each side of said cutout portion and folded downwardly at right angles to said uppermost panel to form a recessed cavity, and a cushioning and supporting member contained within said package and covering the majority of the area of the lowermost panel and having upwardly folded side flaps on each of its sides positioned inside said package adjacent to each of said side panels and end panels, said cushioning and supporting member being formed of light weight cushioning material having rigidity greater than said paperboard, and further having slots aligned with said downwardly folded flaps, each of said flaps being PG,14 contained within such slot to hold it in position, said cover panel being adapted to cover said cutout portion and being provided with a means to lock the same in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
266 words
A package for videocassette(s) or the like capable of enclosing and cushioning the contents during mailing or similar rough handling and capable of being Printed with a variety of graphics, comprising an outer Paperboard carton including a pair of opposed main panels, a pair of opposed side panels connected to the side edges of said main panels, opposed end panels connected to the end edges of the main and side panels, and a cover panel hinged to the edge of one of said side panels and adapted to cover the uppermost of said main panels, said uppermost main panel having a cutout central portion adapted to contain a videocassette, an article or articles, the Periphery of said cutout portion being bordered by flaps scored from the edges of said upper panel on each side of said cutout portion and folded downwardly at right angles to said uppermost panel to form a recessed cavity, and a cushioning and supporting member contained within said package and covering the majority of the area of the lowermost panel and having upwardly folded side flaps on each of its sides positioned inside said package adjacent to each of said side panels and end panels, said cushioning and supporting member being formed of light weight cushioning material having rigidity greater than said paperboard, and further having slots aligned with said downwardly folded flaps, each of said flaps being PG,14 contained within such slot to hold it in position, said cover panel being adapted to cover said cutout portion and being provided with a means to lock the same in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said cover panel has an additional panel hinged to one side edge of same, which when folded and fastened back onto same allows exterior graphics to be present on underside of said cover panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 2, wherein said additional panel has another panel attached by perforations thereto which may be separated easily.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said cover panel has an additional panel hinged to one side edge thereof, which itself has flaps hinged to two edges, which after folding may be adhered to said cover panel to form a pocket on the underside thereof, where said pocket Provides means for storing printed materials, whereby said pocket and its contents provide cushioning protection for the top of the contents of said package.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said cushioning material is comprised of corrugated cardboard which is of dimensions to closely fit within the interior of said outer paperboard carton.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said outer paperboard carton comprises a cardstock material capable of both rigidity and bendability which also is capable of single or multiple colored lithography, matte or gloss lamination, matte or gloss varnishes, foil stamping embossing or other suitable graphics generating process for said cardstock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
213 words
A protective package containing at least one object for storage or mailing comprising two nested together units, the innermost unit being formed of a low density cushioning material having a plurality of slots therein, around which is folded an outer paperboard container unit; said units further comprising a recessed pocket formed in a surface of said paperboard in which the object is contained, said pocket having side walls formed of hinged flaps cut from said surface and folded at right angles thereto, each flap fitting into one of said slots, and a hinged cover on said outer unit adapted to cover said pocket and having a flap engaging a slot in the surface of said outer unit to secure said cover in a closed position, the outer unit of which comprises said Pocket also comprises opposing end and side panels formed by additional flaps on same, said side panels formed by bending said flaps at right angles, with side panel hinged to said cover being formed by tenaciously bonding one of said flaps which forms external walls of said pocket, said end panels formed by folding remainder of said flaps at right angles and inserting inside of said external walls, in such a manner as to eliminate the need for additional bonding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
213 words
A protective package containing at least one object for storage or mailing comprising two nested together units, the innermost unit being formed of a low density cushioning material having a plurality of slots therein, around which is folded an outer paperboard container unit; said units further comprising a recessed pocket formed in a surface of said paperboard in which the object is contained, said pocket having side walls formed of hinged flaps cut from said surface and folded at right angles thereto, each flap fitting into one of said slots, and a hinged cover on said outer unit adapted to cover said pocket and having a flap engaging a slot in the surface of said outer unit to secure said cover in a closed position, the outer unit of which comprises said Pocket also comprises opposing end and side panels formed by additional flaps on same, said side panels formed by bending said flaps at right angles, with side panel hinged to said cover being formed by tenaciously bonding one of said flaps which forms external walls of said pocket, said end panels formed by folding remainder of said flaps at right angles and inserting inside of said external walls, in such a manner as to eliminate the need for additional bonding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A package according to claim 7 which attractively dresses the contained object and furnishes means for presenting additional product information which is printed on additional enclosures.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-01-06 | 1995-07-08 | 1996-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-01-06 | 1999-07-08 | 2000-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-01-06 | 2003-07-08 | 2004-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |