US4428477A
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Resealable package for premoistened towellettes
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson Consumer Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-08
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2002-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A resealable package for premoistened towellettes comprising a sheet of flexible moisture-impermeable material folded about said towellettes and heat sealed to form an inverted T-shaped container enclosing the towellettes within the base of the "T". One of the flaps of the sheet material in the stem of the "T" being provided with a region of weakening spaced from the base of the "T" for opening and dispensing the towellettes.
Inventors
- 👤 Angelo R. Cristofolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5827; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/52; B65D2575/58; B65D2575/586; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A resealable package for premoistened towellettes comprising a sheet of flexible moisture-impermeable material, said sheet being folded about the towellettes forming an inverted T-shaped package with the towellettes contained within the base of the inverted T-shaped package and having two end flaps forming the stem of the "T", said folded sheet being permanently sealed along its side edges and permanently sealed along the edges of the end flaps, said end flaps being folded flat onto the base of the "T" in the non-dispensing position and one of the end flaps of the sheet material in the stem of the "T" being provided with a region of weakening, spaced from the juncture of the base and stem of the "T", such that the stem may be unfolded to reform the package into the form of an inverted "T" in the dispensing position and an opening may be made in the package at the region of weakening, and the towellettes dispensed therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A resealable package for premoistened towellettes comprising a sheet of flexible moisture-impermeable material, said sheet being folded about the towellettes forming an inverted T-shaped package with the towellettes contained within the base of the inverted T-shaped package and having two end flaps forming the stem of the "T", said folded sheet being permanently sealed along its side edges and permanently sealed along the edges of the end flaps, said end flaps being folded flat onto the base of the "T" in the non-dispensing position and one of the end flaps of the sheet material in the stem of the "T" being provided with a region of weakening, spaced from the juncture of the base and stem of the "T", such that the stem may be unfolded to reform the package into the form of an inverted "T" in the dispensing position and an opening may be made in the package at the region of weakening, and the towellettes dispensed therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A resealable package as in claim 1 wherein the flaps of sheet material at the stem of the "T" are initially secured to the base of the "T" by means of adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A resealable package as in claim 1 wherein the region of weakening comprises a line of perforation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A resealable package as in claim 1 wherein the package is made from a metal laminate.
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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) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |