US3790069A
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Unique prewrapped box structure and unique method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract The prewrapped box includes a separate ornamental wrapper permanently affixed externally thereon. The method is directed to the permanent fixing of the separate ornamental wrapper on the box blank; the collapsed box with wrapper thereon; said ornamental wrapper being on the box as sold and used.
Inventors
- 👤 A Straccamore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/922; Y10S229/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure comprising a substantially flat blank with a pair of body panels, a first side panel joined at its opposite edges along spaced parallel fold lines to adjacent edges of the body panels, a second side panel joined along a fold line to the other edge of one of said body panels, and an additional side panel joined along a fold line to the other edge of the other body panel and having a free edge portion, end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels and said first and second side panels, a first line of adhesive on said second side panel immediately adjacent and parallel to said fold line, a second line of adhesive along the free edge portion of said additional side panel, and a wrapper adhesively secured to said blank only at said first and second lines of adhesive and covering substantially all of said body panels and extending at its opposite edges over at least a portion of the end closure flaps. but free of attachment to the end closure flaps, so that the blank may be erected and collapsed with the wrapper fixed thereto, and the end closure flaps closed prior to folding of the opposite edges of the wrapper, said wrapper completely enclosing the erected blank and presenting the appearance of a hand wrapped box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure comprising a substantially flat blank with a pair of body panels, a first side panel joined at its opposite edges along spaced parallel fold lines to adjacent edges of the body panels, a second side panel joined along a fold line to the other edge of one of said body panels, and an additional side panel joined along a fold line to the other edge of the other body panel and having a free edge portion, end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels and said first and second side panels, a first line of adhesive on said second side panel immediately adjacent and parallel to said fold line, a second line of adhesive along the free edge portion of said additional side panel, and a wrapper adhesively secured to said blank only at said first and second lines of adhesive and covering substantially all of said body panels and extending at its opposite edges over at least a portion of the end closure flaps. but free of attachment to the end closure flaps, so that the blank may be erected and collapsed with the wrapper fixed thereto, and the end closure flaps closed prior to folding of the opposite edges of the wrapper, said wrapper completely enclosing the erected blank and presenting the appearance of a hand wrapped box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure as in claim 1, wherein said box structure is collapsed, a separate, ornamental decoration fixed on the wrapper, and a transparent cover over the collapsible box and the ornamental decoration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure as in claim 1, wherein the end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels have mutually interengageable locking means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure as in claim 3, wherein adhesive means is on the edge portions of the wrapper to secure the edge portions in folded position over the end closure flaps of an erected box structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure made from a substantially flat blank, said box including opposed main body panels connected by said panels at opposite sides thereof and infolded end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels and side panels, and an ornamental wrapper adhesively secured at opposite ends thereof along a pair of substantially parallel adhesive lines on a pair of said side panels at opposite sides of said body panels, respectively, said wrapper extending over and covering substantially all of said body panels and side panels and extending at its opposite edges over at least a portion of said end closure flaps, said wrapper being free of attachment to any of said end closure flaps, so that the box may be erected with the wrapper fixed to the blank, and said end closure flaps closed prior to folding of the extended edge portions of the wrapper over said infolded end closure flaps, said wrapper completely enclosing said erected box.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
164 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure made from a substantially flat blank, said box including opposed main body panels connected by said panels at opposite sides thereof and infolded end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels and side panels, and an ornamental wrapper adhesively secured at opposite ends thereof along a pair of substantially parallel adhesive lines on a pair of said side panels at opposite sides of said body panels, respectively, said wrapper extending over and covering substantially all of said body panels and side panels and extending at its opposite edges over at least a portion of said end closure flaps, said wrapper being free of attachment to any of said end closure flaps, so that the box may be erected with the wrapper fixed to the blank, and said end closure flaps closed prior to folding of the extended edge portions of the wrapper over said infolded end closure flaps, said wrapper completely enclosing said erected box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box structure as in claim 5, wherein the end closure flaps on opposite ends of the body panels have mutually interengageable locking means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A prewrapped, collapsible and erectable box Structure as in claim 6, wherein adhesive means is on the edge portions of the wrapper to secure the edge portions in folded position over the end closure flaps of an erected box structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |