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US3115241A
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Combined cigarette and match box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-25
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Granted: 1963-12-24
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Expires: 1982-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ast Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1081; B65D85/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A CIGARETTE PACKAGE HAVING FRONT, BACK, BOTTOM AND SIDES DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR CIGARETTES, A MATCHBOOK AND COVER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MATCHBOOK SECURED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER, SAID COVER HAVING OPPOSING SIDE WALLS, OPPOSING FRONT AND REAR WALLS, AND A CLOSED BOTTOM, SAID REAR WALL HAVING AN UPPER PORTION SECURED TO THE BACK OF THE CONTAINER AND HINGED AT AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE COVER CAN SWING FREE FROM THE FRONT, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER TO AN OPEN POSITION, AND SO THAT THE COVER CLOSES AND CONCEALS THE MATCHBOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER WHEN THE COVER IS CLOSED THEREUNDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A CIGARETTE PACKAGE HAVING FRONT, BACK, BOTTOM AND SIDES DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR CIGARETTES, A MATCHBOOK AND COVER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MATCHBOOK SECURED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER, SAID COVER HAVING OPPOSING SIDE WALLS, OPPOSING FRONT AND REAR WALLS, AND A CLOSED BOTTOM, SAID REAR WALL HAVING AN UPPER PORTION SECURED TO THE BACK OF THE CONTAINER AND HINGED AT AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE COVER CAN SWING FREE FROM THE FRONT, SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER TO AN OPEN POSITION, AND SO THAT THE COVER CLOSES AND CONCEALS THE MATCHBOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER WHEN THE COVER IS CLOSED THEREUNDER.
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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) | 1966-12-23 | 1967-06-24 | 1967-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-23 | 1971-06-24 | 1971-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-23 | 1975-06-24 | 1975-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |