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US3973674A
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Shipping and storage package for paper sheet items
Assignee: POSTY CARDS Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-07
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A package for shipping and storing paper sheet items such as, for instance, greeting cards and the envelopes therefor, and which package is initially a flat sheet of cardboard material having a plurality of transverse lines of fold, the flat sheet being foldable along said lines to present a pocket for receiving said items and a cover therefor, the items being tightly retained in place in the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl A. Postlethwaite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A package for paper items comprising: an initially flat sheet of material having a pair of spaced, longitudinal edges and a pair of spaced end edges; a series of transverse lines of fold extending across said sheet between said longitudinal edges to define a front panel, a top panel, a rear wall, a front wall, a bottom panel, and a rear panel; a pocket for receiving said items formed when said sheet is folded along certain of said lines of fold, said pocket being defined by said front wall, bottom panel and rear panel; a cover for said items formed when said sheet is folded along certain other of said lines of fold, said cover being defined by said front panel, said top panel and said rear wall, said cover being engageable with said pocket whereby to retain said items in said package; and a pair of opposed, spaced-apart strips extending between said rear panel and said front wall, said strips having inner edges defining, with said rear panel and front wall, the open end of said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A package for paper items comprising: an initially flat sheet of material having a pair of spaced, longitudinal edges and a pair of spaced end edges; a series of transverse lines of fold extending across said sheet between said longitudinal edges to define a front panel, a top panel, a rear wall, a front wall, a bottom panel, and a rear panel; a pocket for receiving said items formed when said sheet is folded along certain of said lines of fold, said pocket being defined by said front wall, bottom panel and rear panel; a cover for said items formed when said sheet is folded along certain other of said lines of fold, said cover being defined by said front panel, said top panel and said rear wall, said cover being engageable with said pocket whereby to retain said items in said package; and a pair of opposed, spaced-apart strips extending between said rear panel and said front wall, said strips having inner edges defining, with said rear panel and front wall, the open end of said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A package as set forth in claim 1, said front panel having a pair of opposed, inwardly extending slits formed therein at the opposite longitudinal edges thereof; a flap extending from said front panel and receivable within said pocket when the package is folded with said slits receiving the inner edges of corresponding strips adjacent said front wall, whereby to lock said cover in a closed condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A package as set forth in claim 2, said rear panel having a pair of opposed, inwardly extending notches formed therein at the opposite longitudinal edges thereof, said notches receiving the inner edges of corresponding strips when the package is folded whereby to space said rear panel from said front wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A package as set forth in claim 3, said strips spanning the ends of the pocket when the package is folded whereby to prevent lateral movement of the items in the pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A package as set forth in claim 4, said rear panel having a flap thereon, extending beyond said notches, said flap and said rear wall being overlying when the cover is closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A package as set forth in claim 5, the flap of said front panel and said front wall being overlying when the cover is closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package as set forth in claim 6, said front wall and front panel being spaced from said rear panel and rear wall respectively when the package is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package as set forth in claim 7, the distance of said spacing being equal to the substantially common length of said top panel, said strips and said bottom panel.
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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |