US3586161A
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Cutlery cluster
Assignee: SWEETHEART PROPERTIES Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-10
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A cluster of cutlery formed in a sheet with each of the several items of cutlery having its handle severably joined by tabs to the sheet while the remaining portion of each cutlery item is completely severed from the sheet. Each cutlery item may be separated from the sheet without separating the other items.
Inventors
- 👤 Gim P Fong
- 👤 Paul Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/245; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/05; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A cluster of cutlery comprising: a sheet of plastic material, a plurality of cutlery items having handles and performing portions formed in the sheet, and several tabs joining only the handle to the sheet and the remaining outline of each cutlery item being completely severed from the sheet and with the items lying within the sheet whereby said tabs may be ruptured to separate each of said items from said sheet, said separated items being free of any irregularities about its performing portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A cluster of cutlery comprising: a sheet of plastic material, a plurality of cutlery items having handles and performing portions formed in the sheet, and several tabs joining only the handle to the sheet and the remaining outline of each cutlery item being completely severed from the sheet and with the items lying within the sheet whereby said tabs may be ruptured to separate each of said items from said sheet, said separated items being free of any irregularities about its performing portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cluster of cutlery as described in claim 1 further characterized by each cutlery item being of substantially uniform thickness with the contours of the opposed faces being parallel, said cutlery item lying in a substantial single plane with the sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cluster of cutlery as described in claim 2 further characterized by the handle being trough-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cluster of cutlery as described in claim 3 further characterized by each cutlery item being a spoon with the trough-shaped handle extending to the bowl of the spoon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cluster of cutlery as described in claim 4 further characterized by said spoons alternately extending in opposite directions for compact forming in the sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cluster of cutlery as described in claim 3 further characterized by said cutlery items alternately extending in opposite directions for compact forming in the sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cluster of cutlery as defined in claim 1 further characterized by, said tabs being so constructed and arranged so that when said tabs are ruptured to separate said items from said sheet, the major portion of each of said tabs will tend to remain attached to said sheet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |