US3635331A
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Display packages
Assignee: Century Plastics LLC
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Filing: 1969-09-18
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A pair of juxtaposed identically constructed transparent box members are positioned at opposite sides of a display card which is formed with an opening in register with the box members, so that the latter coact to define a closed compartment. The box members are provided with pairs of flanges which have the card sandwiched between them, and detents passing through the card locking the flanges together, thus holding the box members and the card in assembled relation. The locked flanges are intended to be broken off the box members so that the latter may be separated for gaining access to contents of the compartment. The box members may be used again to hold the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand S Zucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0042; B65D73/005; B65D73/0057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A display package comprising a pair of juxtaposed complemental box members coacting to define a closed compartment, at least one of said box members being transparent so that contents of said compartment may be viewed, at least one pair of juxtaposed flanges projecting from and frangibly connected to perimetric edges of the respective box members, means provided on said flanges and locking the flanges together whereby to secure the box members in their juxtaposed assembled relation, and a display card provided with an opening, said box members with their flanges being disposed at the respective opposite sides of said card in register with said opening, said locking means of said flanges extending through said card whereby to secure the box members and the card in assembled relation, the frangible connection of said flanges to the box members permitting the flanges with said locking means to be broken off whereby the box members may then be readily separated for gaining access to contents of said compartment, said display card being flexible and facilitating breaking off said flanges from said box members while the flanges remain secured to the card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A display package comprising a pair of juxtaposed complemental box members coacting to define a closed compartment, at least one of said box members being transparent so that contents of said compartment may be viewed, at least one pair of juxtaposed flanges projecting from and frangibly connected to perimetric edges of the respective box members, means provided on said flanges and locking the flanges together whereby to secure the box members in their juxtaposed assembled relation, and a display card provided with an opening, said box members with their flanges being disposed at the respective opposite sides of said card in register with said opening, said locking means of said flanges extending through said card whereby to secure the box members and the card in assembled relation, the frangible connection of said flanges to the box members permitting the flanges with said locking means to be broken off whereby the box members may then be readily separated for gaining access to contents of said compartment, said display card being flexible and facilitating breaking off said flanges from said box members while the flanges remain secured to the card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package as defined in claim 1 which is further characterized in that said box members are of identical construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said flanges have a reduced thickness along their line of attachment to the perimetric edges of said box members, whereby to provide the frangible connection of the flanges to the box members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The package as defined in claim 1 together with a guide element projecting from each box member into a recess formed in the other box member, whereby to sustain the box members in alignment with each other even after said flanges are broken off.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The package as defined in claim 1 wherein said means locking said flanges together comprise at least one detent projecting from one flange in the pair into locking engagement with an aperture formed in the juxtaposed flange, said display card being sandwiched between the juxtaposed flanges and being provided adjacent said opening with passages having said detents extending therethrough.
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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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |