Patent · US Expired

Napkin

US5736224A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1996
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24942
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A napkin is folded so that certain layers include marginal portions which extend beyond the remaining layers. The marginal portions are provided with a deeper embossing pattern than the remaining portions of the napkin to provide enhanced banding and handling of a stack of napkins.

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