US PATENT SUBCLASS 53 / 410
.~ Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover

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53 /   HD   PACKAGE MAKING

396  DF  METHODS {22}
410.~ Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover {7}
411  DF  .~.~> Printing or protective coating
412  DF  .~.~> Package opening device (e.g., tear strip)
413  DF  .~.~> Handle
414  DF  .~.~> Binding string
415  DF  .~.~> Strip, stamp, nonencircling label, or space filler
416  DF  .~.~> Fastening or sealing {3}
420  DF  .~.~> For preformed receptacle with separate closure {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 53/410

Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover:

(under subclass 396) Methods for performing an operation with respect to the cover to provide it with some accessory, device, or abiding characteristic in addition to or beyond

the mere enclosing of the contents.

(1) Note. See Glossary for meaning of the term "cover adjunct". The operations of slitting or notching of cover blanks and flaps preparatory to shaping the cover or the application of adhesive to the cover to aid in seam retention are not considered cover adjuncts for this subclass.

(2) Note. The partial encasement of the mouth portion of a bottle by a hood, cot, or sleeve to either close the bottle or protect the closure is not considered a cover adjunct application.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

128.1+, for corresponding apparatus.

476+, especially subclass 488 (see (2) Note above).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 206, Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclass for receptacles with handles.

229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes,

117.09+, for a handle combined with a paperboard box.

383, Flexible Bags,

6+, for bags with handles.

493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web,

102+, for making a rigid container including application of a cover thereto.