US Patent No: 8,230,999
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Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements
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Jul 31, 2012
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Jun 27, 2011
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13/169,726
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Abstract
An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to a first tab and is separated from the package when the envelope is opened. The first tab has one or more gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. Additionally, the upper sheet and the lower sheet have optional gripping means (e.g., a second tab) to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package.
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Cited Art
| Patent Info | (Count) | # Cites | Year |
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| 5,792,092 Sterile adhesive bandage and associated methods | 10 | 1997 | |
| 5,891,078 Sterile adhesive bandage and associated methods | 33 | 1997 | |
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| 6,124,522 Packaging for adhesive-sided articles to allow one-handed application | 25 | 1998 | |
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| 6,079,190 Bandage package and method of dispensing | 10 | 1998 | |
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| 6,225,522 Assembly for dispensing packaged adhesive-sided articles | 17 | 2000 | |
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| 6,923,320 Bandage package and dispenser | 17 | 2002 | |
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| 6,010,002 Package for housing a self-adhesive bandage | 11 | 1998 | |
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| 4,418,822 Sealed package for wound dressing adhesive tape | 20 | 1982 | |
| 5,275,284 Bandage and packaging therefor | 20 | 1993 | |
| 5,397,297 Adhesive bandage with improved application system | 23 | 1994 | |
| 6,053,318 Package for housing a self-adhesive bandage | 11 | 1999 | |
| 7,506,760 Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements | 4 | 2005 | |
| 7,659,439 Bandage package and dispenser | 5 | 2005 | |
| 7,753,204 Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements | 2 | 2009 | |
| 7,967,140 Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements | 2 | 2010 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Jan 31, 2016 |
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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| Surcharge - 3.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |