US3858788A
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Composite dispensing package
Assignee: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co
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Filing: 1973-06-06
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-06-06
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a composite package in which rod like articles, such as cigarettes, cigars and the like, are packaged. Composite package includes an inner box element which carries the product and an outer casing element. The casing includes a sleeve that surrounds the box element and will slide in relation thereto. The casing element has a flap integrally formed with the sleeve which restrains a lid portion of the box element so that the lid will open as the box element is pushed upwardly through the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Floyd L Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1036; B65D85/1045; B65D85/1054; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/62; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6685; B65D5/6688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
375 words
A dispensing carton comprising a box element and a casing element mounted on said box element, wherein said box element includes: a. a product containing portion including, i. spaced, parallel front and back panels approximately the same size, said front panel having a recessed portion to permit easy access to the products, ii. spaced, parallel side panels located between said front and back panels, and iii. a bottom panel, closing one end of said product containing portion while the other end remains open; and b. a lid portion including: i. spaced, parallel front and back lid panels, said front lid panel being of greater height than said back lid panel and extending over said recessed portion of said front panel when said lid portion is in a closed position, said back lid panel being integrally formed with said back panel of said product containing portion, ii. a pair of lid side tabs disposed between said front and back lid panels, said side tabs having slanted lower edges, iii. a top panel disposed between said front and back lid panels and said side tabs, and iv. said lid portion adapted to pivot between the closed position covering the open end of said product containing portion and an open position exposing the product; and wherein said casing element includes: c. a sleeve including: i. spaced, parallel forward and rear panels, said forward panel being lesser in height than said rear panel, ii. spaced, parallel side panels located between said forward and rear panels, said side panels having slanted upper edges which are contacted by said slanted lower edges of said lid portion when said lid portion is in its closed position, iii. said sleeve surrounding said product containing portion and being mounted for reciprocation between a first position when said lid portion is in its closed postion and a second position when said lid portion is in its open position; and d. a flap integrally formed with the upper end of said rear panel and attached to the top panel of said lid portion, said fLap being adapted to restrain the movement of said lid portion as said sleeve is reciprocated to its second position, thereby causing the lid portion to pivot and assume its open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
375 words
A dispensing carton comprising a box element and a casing element mounted on said box element, wherein said box element includes: a. a product containing portion including, i. spaced, parallel front and back panels approximately the same size, said front panel having a recessed portion to permit easy access to the products, ii. spaced, parallel side panels located between said front and back panels, and iii. a bottom panel, closing one end of said product containing portion while the other end remains open; and b. a lid portion including: i. spaced, parallel front and back lid panels, said front lid panel being of greater height than said back lid panel and extending over said recessed portion of said front panel when said lid portion is in a closed position, said back lid panel being integrally formed with said back panel of said product containing portion, ii. a pair of lid side tabs disposed between said front and back lid panels, said side tabs having slanted lower edges, iii. a top panel disposed between said front and back lid panels and said side tabs, and iv. said lid portion adapted to pivot between the closed position covering the open end of said product containing portion and an open position exposing the product; and wherein said casing element includes: c. a sleeve including: i. spaced, parallel forward and rear panels, said forward panel being lesser in height than said rear panel, ii. spaced, parallel side panels located between said forward and rear panels, said side panels having slanted upper edges which are contacted by said slanted lower edges of said lid portion when said lid portion is in its closed position, iii. said sleeve surrounding said product containing portion and being mounted for reciprocation between a first position when said lid portion is in its closed postion and a second position when said lid portion is in its open position; and d. a flap integrally formed with the upper end of said rear panel and attached to the top panel of said lid portion, said fLap being adapted to restrain the movement of said lid portion as said sleeve is reciprocated to its second position, thereby causing the lid portion to pivot and assume its open position.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |