US3775810A
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Expandable collar
Assignee: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A securing collar for use in securing the four corners of a ''''sheet'''' of tobacco to produce a bundle comprising an annular frustro-conical shaped body with corrugated walls which surrounds the four corners of the ''''sheet'''' and a severing tab to permit easy removal of the collar.
Inventors
- 👤 J Smith
- 👤 D Michal
- 👤 T Cartee
- 👤 B Rothrock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/1616; B65D33/1625; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/14; B65D75/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A collar for use in bundling tobacco carried in a ''''sheetthe four corners of said ''''sheet'''' being collected and pulled through said collar to form a bundle, said collar comprising: a. an annular body portion having a frustro-conical shape, said body portion having a corrugated wall, the corrugations in said wall being adapted to prevent the corners of said ''''sheet'''' from withdrawing from said collar during handling and permitting said collar to eXpand as said ''''sheet'''' is pulled through said collar; b. a plurality of weakened areas on said body portion adapted to permit said collar to be severed by the application of a predetermined stress; and c. a plurality of lugs formed integrally with said body portion and associated with said weakened areas for permitting an individual to apply a stress to said collar, whereby said collar is severed along at least one of said weakened areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A collar for use in bundling tobacco carried in a ''''sheetthe four corners of said ''''sheet'''' being collected and pulled through said collar to form a bundle, said collar comprising: a. an annular body portion having a frustro-conical shape, said body portion having a corrugated wall, the corrugations in said wall being adapted to prevent the corners of said ''''sheet'''' from withdrawing from said collar during handling and permitting said collar to eXpand as said ''''sheet'''' is pulled through said collar; b. a plurality of weakened areas on said body portion adapted to permit said collar to be severed by the application of a predetermined stress; and c. a plurality of lugs formed integrally with said body portion and associated with said weakened areas for permitting an individual to apply a stress to said collar, whereby said collar is severed along at least one of said weakened areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
A collar for securing four corners of a ''''sheet'''' containing a predetermined amount of tobacco and forming said ''''sheet'''' into a compact bundle comprising: a. an angular frustro-conical body portion being adapted to surround and hold the four corners of said ''''sheet'''' when the corners are pulled through said collar to form said bundle; and b. lug means including at least one lug formed integrally with said body portion and extending therefrom and a weakened area in said body portion adapted to be severed upon application of a stress to said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A collar for securing four corners of a ''''sheet'''' containing a predetermined amount of tobacco and forming said ''''sheet'''' into a compact bundle comprising: a. an angular frustro-conical body portion being adapted to surround and hold the four corners of said ''''sheet'''' when the corners are pulled through said collar to form said bundle; and b. lug means including at least one lug formed integrally with said body portion and extending therefrom and a weakened area in said body portion adapted to be severed upon application of a stress to said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A collar for securing four corners of a ''''sheet'''' containing a predetermined amount of tobacco and forming said ''''sheet'''' into a compact package comprising an annular frustro-conical body portion adapted to surround and hold the four corners of said ''''sheet'''' when said corners are pulled through said collar to form said bundle, said body portion having a corrugated wall adapted to prevent said ''''sheet'''' from slipping back through said collar and permitting said collar to expand with varying amounts of said ''''sheet'''' pulled through said collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A collar for securing four corners of a ''''sheet'''' containing a predetermined amount of tobacco and forming said ''''sheet'''' into a compact package comprising an annular frustro-conical body portion adapted to surround and hold the four corners of said ''''sheet'''' when said corners are pulled through said collar to form said bundle, said body portion having a corrugated wall adapted to prevent said ''''sheet'''' from slipping back through said collar and permitting said collar to expand with varying amounts of said ''''sheet'''' pulled through said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The collar of claim 3, further including lug means secured to said body portion, said lug means being used to sever said body portion by permitting application of a stress to said body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The collar of claim 4, wherein said lug means includes at least one lug formed integrally with said body portion and extending therefrom and a weakened area in said body portion adapted to be severed upon application of said stress.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |