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Jewelry package
Assignee: Sterling Inc
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Filing: 1995-09-11
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Granted: 1996-07-30
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Expires: 2015-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A reusable package for transporting articles such as jewelry chains and necklaces and the like includes a base and a complementary, similarly configured cover hingedly connected thereto. The base includes a base plate having a channel-like recess for receiving the jewelry chains, and the cover includes a cover plate having a ring-like projection configured similar and complementary to the base plate so as to encase the jewelry chain therein. The package also includes a pendant securing depression on its cover for receiving a pendant attached to the jewelry chain which releasably engages a pendant securing projection on the base to encase the pendant therein. Engagement means for releasably interconnecting the cover and the base may include a snap projection on the base which may be forcibly engaged to a snap depression on the cover to securely close the package.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; B65D75/22; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A package for the transportation of small articles comprising: a) a base; b) a cover having a planar configuration complementary to that of said base and having an outer perimeter; c) said cover having at least one elongated recess therein spaced inwardly from said outer perimeter and extending substantially parallely with said outer perimeter for receipt of at least one article; d) said base having at least one mating pedestal configured complementary to and at least partially received by said at least one elongated recess of said cover; e) engagement means carried by said base and said cover for releasably interconnecting said base and said cover; f) said cover including a cover plate having an article receiving depression formed therein; and g) said article receiving depression opens into said one elongated recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A package for the transportation of small articles comprising: a) a base; b) a cover having a planar configuration complementary to that of said base and having an outer perimeter; c) said cover having at least one elongated recess therein spaced inwardly from said outer perimeter and extending substantially parallely with said outer perimeter for receipt of at least one article; d) said base having at least one mating pedestal configured complementary to and at least partially received by said at least one elongated recess of said cover; e) engagement means carried by said base and said cover for releasably interconnecting said base and said cover; f) said cover including a cover plate having an article receiving depression formed therein; and g) said article receiving depression opens into said one elongated recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said base includes a base plate having a projection formed thereon which is complementary to and is at least partially and releasably received by said article receiving depression.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said base and said cover are hingedly connected along one edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 2 wherein said engagement means are carried on said base plate and said cover plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of claim 4 wherein said engagement means include a snap projection on said base plate; and a complementary snap depression on said cover plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said engagement means include a shoulder projecting from said base disposed inwardly of its periphery; and a complementary peripheral shoulder in said cover disposed inwardly of its periphery and defining a chamber for at least partially receiving said shoulder of said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The package of claim 6 wherein said cover has a second article receiving recess; and said second recess opens into said one elongated recess and extends transversely of opposed sides of said first elongated recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said cover includes a first, indicia receiving surface; said one article receiving recess extending around said first, indicia receiving surface.
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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) | 1999-07-30 | 2000-01-29 | 2000-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-30 | 2004-01-29 | 2004-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-30 | 2008-01-29 | 2008-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |