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Apparatus and process for closing bag and forming a handle therefor
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-21
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1985-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce V Parsons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/14; B26; B26D; B26D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR CLOSING AN OPEN-MOUTH PAPER BAG CONTAINING PURCHASED GOODS THEREIN AND FORMING A HANDLE THEREFOR SO AS TO REDUCE PILFERAGE IN STORES AND PROVIDING A CARRYING MEANS FOR SAID BAG WHICH COMPRISES FOLDING AN ELONGATED REINFORCING CARDBOARD BLANK ALONG THE LATERAL CENTER THEREOF TO FORM TWO LEAVES SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN SIZE, THE WIDTH OF SAID BLANK BEING SOMEWHAT LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID BAG, OVERFOLDING THE EDGE PORTION OF SAID BAG HORIZONTALLY ACROSS ITS ENTIRE WIDTH, INSERTING THE OVERFOLDED TOP EDGE PORTION OF THE BAG BETWEEN SAID LEAVES, SECURING SAID BLANK TO SAID BAG BY STAPLING SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A PROCESS FOR CLOSING AN OPEN-MOUTH PAPER BAG CONTAINING PURCHASED GOODS THEREIN AND FORMING A HANDLE THEREFOR SO AS TO REDUCE PILFERAGE IN STORES AND PROVIDING A CARRYING MEANS FOR SAID BAG WHICH COMPRISES FOLDING AN ELONGATED REINFORCING CARDBOARD BLANK ALONG THE LATERAL CENTER THEREOF TO FORM TWO LEAVES SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN SIZE, THE WIDTH OF SAID BLANK BEING SOMEWHAT LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID BAG, OVERFOLDING THE EDGE PORTION OF SAID BAG HORIZONTALLY ACROSS ITS ENTIRE WIDTH, INSERTING THE OVERFOLDED TOP EDGE PORTION OF THE BAG BETWEEN SAID LEAVES, SECURING SAID BLANK TO SAID BAG BY STAPLING SAID
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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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |