US3245525A
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Package for smoking articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-01
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1985-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman C Shoemaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1018; B65D85/1027; B65D75/00; B65D75/38; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/66; B65D75/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A PACKAGE FOR SMOKING ARTICLES INCLUDING FOUR SIDE WALLS, EACH SIDE WALL BEING DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE ADJACENT SIDE WALL, A PAIR OF OPPOSITE END WALLS EACH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE ASSOCIATED SIDE WALL AND CLOSING OFF OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID PACKAGE, A PLURALITY OF SMOKING ARTICLES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PACKAGE, SAID SMOKING ARTICLES BEING ELONGATED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXES THEREOF DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID END WALLS OF THE PACKAGE, ONE OF SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING CUT LINES DEFINING A REMOVABLE PORTION FORMED IN THE CENTRAL PART THEREOF SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ACCESS OPENING TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID PACKAGE, THE OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID REMOVABLE PORTION BEING SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT SIDE EDGES OF SAID ONE SIDE WALL DEFINING SPACED PARTS OF SAID ONE SIDE WALL RETAINING SAID SMOKING ARTICLES IN POSITION BY CONTACTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ADJACENT SMOKING ARTICLES, SAID REMOVABLE PORTION BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A PACKAGE FOR SMOKING ARTICLES INCLUDING FOUR SIDE WALLS, EACH SIDE WALL BEING DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE ADJACENT SIDE WALL, A PAIR OF OPPOSITE END WALLS EACH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE ASSOCIATED SIDE WALL AND CLOSING OFF OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID PACKAGE, A PLURALITY OF SMOKING ARTICLES DISPOSED WITHIN SAID PACKAGE, SAID SMOKING ARTICLES BEING ELONGATED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXES THEREOF DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID END WALLS OF THE PACKAGE, ONE OF SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING CUT LINES DEFINING A REMOVABLE PORTION FORMED IN THE CENTRAL PART THEREOF SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ACCESS OPENING TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID PACKAGE, THE OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID REMOVABLE PORTION BEING SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT SIDE EDGES OF SAID ONE SIDE WALL DEFINING SPACED PARTS OF SAID ONE SIDE WALL RETAINING SAID SMOKING ARTICLES IN POSITION BY CONTACTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ADJACENT SMOKING ARTICLES, SAID REMOVABLE PORTION BEING
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |