US3703234A
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Display packages for drills, bits and similar boring tools, providing means to test if proper size for a given bolt, screw or dowel
Assignee: Howard Hardware Products Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A drill bubble-packaged on a card having a punched hole exactly the size the tool will bore. The card has a coating in the form of a flat ring around the hole; such ring being of a contrasting color and may be printed or constitute an adhered holereinforcement washer.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel A Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; B65D75/366; B65D2201/00; B65D2203/00; B65D2203/02; B65D2203/04; B65D85/00; B65D85/20; B65D85/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A display package for a drill, said package comprising support means for confining a drill tool in display, said support means including a relatively stiff card and a transparent plastic bubble member adhered to a front surface of said card, said drilling tool being interposed between said bubble member and said card, said drilling too having a drilling portion of uniform maximum diameter, said card including gage means disposed on said front surface of said card outside said bubble member for indicating said maximum diameter of said drilling portion of said drilling tool enclosed within said bubble member, said gage means permitting penetration therethrough of a threaded fastening screw having a maximum thread diameter equal to or less than said maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool for indicaTing operable association of the fastening screw with said enclosed drilling tool, coating means of contrasting color disposed on said front surface of said card around said gage means for making said gage means noticeable, said gage means defining an accessible hole extending through said card, said hole having a uniform lateral extent substantially identical to said uniform maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool, said coating means defining a flat ring around said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A display package for a drill, said package comprising support means for confining a drill tool in display, said support means including a relatively stiff card and a transparent plastic bubble member adhered to a front surface of said card, said drilling tool being interposed between said bubble member and said card, said drilling too having a drilling portion of uniform maximum diameter, said card including gage means disposed on said front surface of said card outside said bubble member for indicating said maximum diameter of said drilling portion of said drilling tool enclosed within said bubble member, said gage means permitting penetration therethrough of a threaded fastening screw having a maximum thread diameter equal to or less than said maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool for indicaTing operable association of the fastening screw with said enclosed drilling tool, coating means of contrasting color disposed on said front surface of said card around said gage means for making said gage means noticeable, said gage means defining an accessible hole extending through said card, said hole having a uniform lateral extent substantially identical to said uniform maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool, said coating means defining a flat ring around said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
203 words
A display package for a drill, said package comprising support means for confining a drill tool in display, said support means including a relatively stiff card and a transparent plastic bubble member adhered to a front surface of said card, said drilling tool being interposed between said bubble member and said card, said drilling too having a drilling portion of uniform maximum diameter, said card including gage means disposed on said front surface of said card outside said bubble member for indicating said maximum diameter of said drilling portion of said drilling tool enclosed within said bubble member, said gage means permitting penetration therethrough of a threaded fastening screw having a maximum thread diameter equal to or less than said maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool for indicaTing operable association of the fastening screw with said enclosed drilling tool, coating means of contrasting color disposed on said front surface of said card around said gage means for making said gage means noticeable, said gage means defining an accessible hole extending through said card, said hole having a uniform lateral extent substantially identical to said uniform maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool, said coating means defining a flat ring around said hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
203 words
A display package for a drill, said package comprising support means for confining a drill tool in display, said support means including a relatively stiff card and a transparent plastic bubble member adhered to a front surface of said card, said drilling tool being interposed between said bubble member and said card, said drilling too having a drilling portion of uniform maximum diameter, said card including gage means disposed on said front surface of said card outside said bubble member for indicating said maximum diameter of said drilling portion of said drilling tool enclosed within said bubble member, said gage means permitting penetration therethrough of a threaded fastening screw having a maximum thread diameter equal to or less than said maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool for indicaTing operable association of the fastening screw with said enclosed drilling tool, coating means of contrasting color disposed on said front surface of said card around said gage means for making said gage means noticeable, said gage means defining an accessible hole extending through said card, said hole having a uniform lateral extent substantially identical to said uniform maximum diameter of said enclosed drilling tool, said coating means defining a flat ring around said hole.
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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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |