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US4171743A
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Band integrated double serving packages with hook
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-31
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A display package which is formed of a pair of serving packages each including a bowl-like container with a removable cover. The covers are interlocked with the containers and require outward radial expansion for removal. The serving packages are arranged with the covers in face-to-face engagement and are joined together by a circumferential band shrunk in place and interlocked behind the covers. A separately formed hook of the bent wire type has a loop receiving the band and serves as hanging means for the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen T. Mascia
- 👤 Thomas F. Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D71/502; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A display package comprising a pair of serving packages arranged in face-to-face relation, a band extending around adjacent portions of said serving packages, and a hook carried by said band for hanging the display packages, said hook being of the bent wire type and including a loop transversely encircling the entire cross section of said band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A display package comprising a pair of serving packages arranged in face-to-face relation, a band extending around adjacent portions of said serving packages, and a hook carried by said band for hanging the display packages, said hook being of the bent wire type and including a loop transversely encircling the entire cross section of said band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A display package according to claim 1 wherein said band is a shrink band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display package according to claim 1 wherein said serving packages each include a container and a removable cover, said covers are in said face-to-face relation, said band is interlocked behind peripheral edges of said cover, and said loop has a base portion interlocked with said covers.
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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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |