US3087609A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-28
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mike B Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D83/00; B65D83/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A PACKAGE FOR CIGARETTES, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL OPEN-ENDED CELLS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TOGETHER IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING FOUR RECTANGULAR SIDE WALLS OF A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIAMETER OF A CIGARETTE, AND EACH OF SAID CELLS, BEING FORMED OF TRANSPARENT PLASTIC MATERIAL AND COATED WITH A MOISTURE-PROOF COATING, AND A PAIR OF ELONGATED STRIPS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL SIMILARLY COATED, ONE AT EACH END OF SAID PACKAGE, AND EACH STRIP SEALING THE PLURALITY OF END OPENINGS OF THE CELLS AT ITS RESPECTIVE END, AND AT LEAST ONE OF SAID STRIPS BEING TRANSVERSELY WEAKENED AT THE JUNCTURES OF THE CELLS TO PROVIDE A DETACHABLE END CLOSURE FOR EACH CELL AND TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL DETACHMENT OF SAID CELL AND OF THE SINGLE CIGARETTE CONTAINED IN SAID CELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A PACKAGE FOR CIGARETTES, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL OPEN-ENDED CELLS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TOGETHER IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, EACH OF SAID CELLS HAVING FOUR RECTANGULAR SIDE WALLS OF A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIAMETER OF A CIGARETTE, AND EACH OF SAID CELLS, BEING FORMED OF TRANSPARENT PLASTIC MATERIAL AND COATED WITH A MOISTURE-PROOF COATING, AND A PAIR OF ELONGATED STRIPS OF PLASTIC MATERIAL SIMILARLY COATED, ONE AT EACH END OF SAID PACKAGE, AND EACH STRIP SEALING THE PLURALITY OF END OPENINGS OF THE CELLS AT ITS RESPECTIVE END, AND AT LEAST ONE OF SAID STRIPS BEING TRANSVERSELY WEAKENED AT THE JUNCTURES OF THE CELLS TO PROVIDE A DETACHABLE END CLOSURE FOR EACH CELL AND TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL DETACHMENT OF SAID CELL AND OF THE SINGLE CIGARETTE CONTAINED IN SAID CELL.
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |