US3734274A
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Foil package
Assignee: Danone Holding AG
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Filing: 1971-05-18
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A foil package for polygonal objects having two opposite sides and a plurality of edge faces connecting the same. A first foil member overlies one of the opposite sides. A second foil member overlies the other of the opposite sides and at least one of the edge faces. A cup-shaped third foil member overlies the other side and all of the edge faces exteriorly of and in surface-tosurface contact with the second foil member. The second and third foil members are connected to one another.
Inventors
- 👤 H Korner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/38; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/72; B65D85/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
A foil package, particularly for articles which are to be protected against contact with the fingers of a user during opening of the package and with a support on which they may be placed after opening of the package, said articles having two opposite sides and a plurality of edge faces connecting said sides, and said package comprising a first foil member overlying one of said opposite sides; a discrete second foil member overlying the other of said opposite sides and at least one of said edge faces; a third foil member overlying said other side and said edge faces exteriorly of and in surface-to-surface contact with said second foil member, said third foil member comprising edge portions which overlie said first foil member at marginal portions of said one side; connecting means connecting said second and third foil members against undesired separation; and a gripping portion on said second foil member extending beyond said one edge face and the edge portion of said third foil member which overlies the marginal portion associated with said one edge face, said gripping portion overlying said first foil member so as to be accessible to the fingers of a user for exerting pull in a sense effecting separation of said second and third foil members from one another and from said article whereby, due to said first and second foil members being discrete, said first foil member remains on said article upon separation of said second and third foil members from one another and from said article and may serve to protect said article from contact with a support on which said article is placed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
272 words
A foil package, particularly for articles which are to be protected against contact with the fingers of a user during opening of the package and with a support on which they may be placed after opening of the package, said articles having two opposite sides and a plurality of edge faces connecting said sides, and said package comprising a first foil member overlying one of said opposite sides; a discrete second foil member overlying the other of said opposite sides and at least one of said edge faces; a third foil member overlying said other side and said edge faces exteriorly of and in surface-to-surface contact with said second foil member, said third foil member comprising edge portions which overlie said first foil member at marginal portions of said one side; connecting means connecting said second and third foil members against undesired separation; and a gripping portion on said second foil member extending beyond said one edge face and the edge portion of said third foil member which overlies the marginal portion associated with said one edge face, said gripping portion overlying said first foil member so as to be accessible to the fingers of a user for exerting pull in a sense effecting separation of said second and third foil members from one another and from said article whereby, due to said first and second foil members being discrete, said first foil member remains on said article upon separation of said second and third foil members from one another and from said article and may serve to protect said article from contact with a support on which said article is placed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, at least some of said foil members consisting of metallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said second foil member consisting of a material having a greater mechanical strength than that of said first and third foil members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said second foil member having a thickness greater than at least said third foil member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said gripping portion having a visual appearance different from the remainder of said foil members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said gripping portion having a color different from the remainder of said foil members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said means being adhesive means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A foil package as defined in claim 1, said means connecting the contacting surfaces of said seCond and third foil members over at least part of their respective areas.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |