US4241827A
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Packet having spacer members
Assignee: Focke and Co GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1979-10-11
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A packet formed from a blank and adapted to hold a block shaped article, such as a foil wrapped group of cigarettes is disclosed. The packet is adapted to hold an article having a height less than that of the packet by means of distance or spacer elements arranged in the region of the bottom wall. Various techniques for forming the elements in the context of the blank are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Focke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1036; B65D85/1045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A packet for block-shaped articles, particularly cigarette groups or the like, said articles wrapped in an inner folded blank made of stiff paper, cardboard or other foldable material, having front, rear, bottom and side lateral walls to define a packet, the improvement comprising: said lateral walls of said packet each comprise two lateral flaps folded on top of each other; a folded-over corner flap connected with an inner one of said lateral flaps and located at the inner side of said bottom wall; said block-shaped article supported away from said bottom wall by spacer means arranged in the area of said bottom wall; said spacer means arranged in corners formed by said bottom wall and said lateral wall; and said spacer means each exclusively formed by supporting flaps folded towards the inside of said packet and formed by a double-T-shaped punching cut in said inner lateral flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A packet for block-shaped articles, particularly cigarette groups or the like, said articles wrapped in an inner folded blank made of stiff paper, cardboard or other foldable material, having front, rear, bottom and side lateral walls to define a packet, the improvement comprising: said lateral walls of said packet each comprise two lateral flaps folded on top of each other; a folded-over corner flap connected with an inner one of said lateral flaps and located at the inner side of said bottom wall; said block-shaped article supported away from said bottom wall by spacer means arranged in the area of said bottom wall; said spacer means arranged in corners formed by said bottom wall and said lateral wall; and said spacer means each exclusively formed by supporting flaps folded towards the inside of said packet and formed by a double-T-shaped punching cut in said inner lateral flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The packet as in claim 1, wherein said flaps are formed in both inner lateral stops.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The packet as in claims 1 or 2 wherein said flaps are supported by said bottom wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
A packet for block-shaped articles, particularly cigarette groups or the like, said articles wrapped in an inner folded blank made of stiff paper, cardboard or other foldable material, having front, rear, bottom side lateral walls, to define a packet the improvement comprising: said lateral walls of said packet each comprising two lateral flaps folded on top of each other; a folded-over corner flap connected with an inner one of said lateral flaps and located at the inner side of said bottom wall; said block-shaped article is supported away from said bottom wall by spacer means arranged in the area of said bottom wall; said spacer means arranged in corners formed by said bottom wall and said lateral wall; and said spacer means each exclusively formed by angular supporting flaps folded towards the inside of said packet which are formed by two punching cuts arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in said inner lateral flap and in said folded-over corner flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
A packet for block-shaped articles, particularly cigarette groups or the like, said articles wrapped in an inner folded blank made of stiff paper, cardboard or other foldable material, having front, rear, bottom side lateral walls, to define a packet the improvement comprising: said lateral walls of said packet each comprising two lateral flaps folded on top of each other; a folded-over corner flap connected with an inner one of said lateral flaps and located at the inner side of said bottom wall; said block-shaped article is supported away from said bottom wall by spacer means arranged in the area of said bottom wall; said spacer means arranged in corners formed by said bottom wall and said lateral wall; and said spacer means each exclusively formed by angular supporting flaps folded towards the inside of said packet which are formed by two punching cuts arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in said inner lateral flap and in said folded-over corner flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The packet as in claim 4, wherein said spacer means comprise a two part fold support folded inward along a fold line of said folded blank to form said bottom wall.
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |