Patent · US Expired

Novelty box containing folded article

US5682999A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 1995
Grant dateNov 4, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F1/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A novelty box having a hinged lid and containing a foldable article secured to the interior of the box and the lid so that as the lid is opened the foldable article is unfolded by the opening action of the lid to display the foldable article in an unfolded configuration. Graphics and/or messages on the exterior of the box may correspond to graphics and/or messages on the foldable article and/or the shape of the foldable article.

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