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Recloseable dispenser packet
Assignee: Citibank NA
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Filing: 1976-03-19
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1996-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A recloseable dispenser packet is disclosed wherein articles, such as moisture impregnated towelettes, are readily accessible to the user. Both semi-rigid and flexible embodiments of the invention are described, and each embodiment employs a resealable closure whereby the packet may be opened for dispensing of individual towelettes and thereafter closed to maintain the packet in a hermetically sealed condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Julius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K2010/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A moisture impermeable package for containing and dispensing moisture impregnated articles comprising: a tray portion, for holding said articles, having a bottom and integral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and terminating in outwardly extending flanges; a thin sheet of flexible material, having a single opening therein, sealed about said flanges of said tray portion to provide a moisture impermeable seal therebetween; and means for capping said opening in said flexible material and providing a moisture impermeable resealable closure for accessing and removing said articles contained in said package, wherein said capping means includes a resealable cap, a hinge portion and a circumferential collar, said hinge portion attaching said cap to said circumferential collar and wherein said collar is permanently mounted on said thin sheet of flexible material at said opening to provide a moisture impermeable seal therebetween, and further wherein said tray portion is a thermo-form plastic material and said thin sheet of flexible material is aluminum foil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A moisture impermeable package for containing and dispensing moisture impregnated articles comprising: a tray portion, for holding said articles, having a bottom and integral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and terminating in outwardly extending flanges; a thin sheet of flexible material, having a single opening therein, sealed about said flanges of said tray portion to provide a moisture impermeable seal therebetween; and means for capping said opening in said flexible material and providing a moisture impermeable resealable closure for accessing and removing said articles contained in said package, wherein said capping means includes a resealable cap, a hinge portion and a circumferential collar, said hinge portion attaching said cap to said circumferential collar and wherein said collar is permanently mounted on said thin sheet of flexible material at said opening to provide a moisture impermeable seal therebetween, and further wherein said tray portion is a thermo-form plastic material and said thin sheet of flexible material is aluminum foil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A moisture impermeable package as in claim 1, wherein said moisture impregnated articles are a prefolded stack of towelettes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A moisture impermeable package as in claim 1, wherein said thin sheet of flexible material is a vinyl film instead of aluminum foil.
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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) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |