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Applicator package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-07
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-04-07
Abstract
Abstract An applicator package having an inner pouch of moisture absorptive material enclosed within an outer pouch or envelope and attached thereto along a relatively narrow line located adjacent the inner pouch opening, there being a tear string disposed around the perimeter of said envelope for facilitating opening same on all sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane L Storandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D33/00; A45D33/005; A61; A61C; A61C15/00; A61C15/04; A61C15/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An aPplicator package comprising: an envelope closed around its perimeteral edge portions for providing an enclosed compartment; a pouch having an opening at one marginal end portion, said pouch being disposed within said compartment; means for attaching the pouch adjacent said opening to the confronting portions of said envelope; means formed in said envelope for opening said envelope along an edge portion adjacent said pouch opening for providing access to the interior of said pouch; and means on said envelope for opening the remaining edge portions of said envelope for providing access to the exterior of said pouch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An aPplicator package comprising: an envelope closed around its perimeteral edge portions for providing an enclosed compartment; a pouch having an opening at one marginal end portion, said pouch being disposed within said compartment; means for attaching the pouch adjacent said opening to the confronting portions of said envelope; means formed in said envelope for opening said envelope along an edge portion adjacent said pouch opening for providing access to the interior of said pouch; and means on said envelope for opening the remaining edge portions of said envelope for providing access to the exterior of said pouch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said attachment means comprising a heat seal located along a transverse margin spacedly adjacent the pouch opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said means for opening the remaining edges of said envelope for providing access to the exterior of said pouch comprising a tear string extending adjacent the perimeter of said envelope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said means for opening said envelope along an edge portion adjacent said package opening for providing access to the interior of said pouch comprising a tear line on said envelope located spacedly from said pouch opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 2 and further characterized by a tear line on said envelope located spacedly from said heat seal and in parallel relationship therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said pouch being constructed of laminated material having an inner moisture resistant layer and an outer moisture absorptive layer; a treatment agent provided on said moisture absorptive layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 6 and further characterized by said means for opening said envelope along one edge comprising a tear line located transversely across said envelope spacedly from said edge for defining a tear flap, said means for opening the remaining edges of said envelope comprising a tear string disposed within said envelope along its perimeter, a portion of said tear string being connected to said tear flap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 7 and further characterized by said tear string consisting of dental floss and said treatment agent being a dentifrice.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 6 and further characterized by said attachment means comprising a first seal line located along a transverse margin spacedly adjacent the pouch opening, a relatively thin second seal line connecting said pouch to said envelope in spaced-apart, parallel relationship with said first seal line, said treatment agent being provided on said moisture absorptive layer in the region between said second seal line and the opening remote edge of said pouch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
An applicator package as defined in claim 6 and further characterized by said envelope having first and second panels, said panels providing an extension of said pouch upon opening of said envelope.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of using an applicator package for the cleaning of teeth comprising: providing an applicator package having a dentifrice treated pouch having an opening at one marginal end portion and being enclosed within and attached to an envelope, the latter having a tear string provided substantially around its perimeter; opening said envelope along one end edge adjacent the pouch opening; inserting a finger within the pouch; pulling on said tear string for opening said envelope on its remaining three sides; peeling the envelope portions backwardly for exposing the dentifrice treated pouch; gripping the extended envelope portion with the thumb and remaining fingers; and rubbing teeth with the dentifrice treated pouch.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of using an applicator package for the cleaning of teeth comprising: providing an applicator package having a dentifrice treated pouch having an opening at one marginal end portion and being enclosed within and attached to an envelope, the latter having a tear string provided substantially around its perimeter; opening said envelope along one end edge adjacent the pouch opening; inserting a finger within the pouch; pulling on said tear string for opening said envelope on its remaining three sides; peeling the envelope portions backwardly for exposing the dentifrice treated pouch; gripping the extended envelope portion with the thumb and remaining fingers; and rubbing teeth with the dentifrice treated pouch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of using an applicator package as defined in claim 11 and further characterized by using the tear strinG to dislodge food particles from between the teeth.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |