US3000744A
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Food package and method of making same
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1958-09-08
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Granted: 1961-09-19
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Expires: 1978-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles J Lingelbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/06; B65D75/08; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/18; B65B61/182; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/66; B65D75/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING A LOAF OF BREAD COMPRISING BRINGING THE LOAF INTO PREDETERMINED ALIGNED RELATIONSHIP WITH A SHEET OF HEAT-SEALABLE WRAPPING MATERIAL; MOVING SAID LOAF HORIZONTALLY INTO CONTACT WITH SAID SHEET AND BOTH INTO CONTACT WITH A PAIR OF RIGID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO FORM ON BOTH ENDS OF THE LOAF A FIRST END FLAP, SAID MOVEMENT CONCOMITANTLY POSITIONING ONE EDGE OF THE SHEET LONGITUDINALLY ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE LOAF; MOVING SAID LOAF UPWARDLY WHILE STILL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIGID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO FORM ON BOTH ENDS A SECOND OVERLAPPING TRANSVERSE END FLAP ON TOP OF THE SUPPORTING SURFACE, ADHERING A TEAR CARD TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECOND FLAPS IN A PRESLECTED POSITION, MOVING SAID LOAF HORIZONTALLY OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO CONCOMITANTLY FORM ON BOTH ENDS A THIRD OVERLAPPING FLAP OPPOSED TO SAID FIRST FLAP AND TO CLOSE THE BOTTOM PANEL OF THE WRAPPER, FOLDING THE ONE REMAINING FLAP ON BOTH ENDS TO CLOSE THE PACKAGE, AND SEALING BOTH ENDS OF SAID PACKAGE BY MEANS OF HEAT AND PRESSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A METHOD OF PACKAGING A LOAF OF BREAD COMPRISING BRINGING THE LOAF INTO PREDETERMINED ALIGNED RELATIONSHIP WITH A SHEET OF HEAT-SEALABLE WRAPPING MATERIAL; MOVING SAID LOAF HORIZONTALLY INTO CONTACT WITH SAID SHEET AND BOTH INTO CONTACT WITH A PAIR OF RIGID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO FORM ON BOTH ENDS OF THE LOAF A FIRST END FLAP, SAID MOVEMENT CONCOMITANTLY POSITIONING ONE EDGE OF THE SHEET LONGITUDINALLY ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE LOAF; MOVING SAID LOAF UPWARDLY WHILE STILL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIGID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO FORM ON BOTH ENDS A SECOND OVERLAPPING TRANSVERSE END FLAP ON TOP OF THE SUPPORTING SURFACE, ADHERING A TEAR CARD TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SECOND FLAPS IN A PRESLECTED POSITION, MOVING SAID LOAF HORIZONTALLY OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SUPPORTING SURFACES TO CONCOMITANTLY FORM ON BOTH ENDS A THIRD OVERLAPPING FLAP OPPOSED TO SAID FIRST FLAP AND TO CLOSE THE BOTTOM PANEL OF THE WRAPPER, FOLDING THE ONE REMAINING FLAP ON BOTH ENDS TO CLOSE THE PACKAGE, AND SEALING BOTH ENDS OF SAID PACKAGE BY MEANS OF HEAT AND PRESSURE.
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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) | 1964-09-18 | 1965-03-20 | 1965-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-09-18 | 1969-03-20 | 1969-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-09-18 | 1973-03-20 | 1973-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |