Special receptacle or package – Convertible to or from display configuration – Cover-operated positioning means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-27
2010-11-02
Yu, Mickey (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Convertible to or from display configuration
Cover-operated positioning means
C206S250000, C206S236000, C221S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07823731
ABSTRACT:
A cigarette package, in some embodiments, can comprise a tray, a cover coupled to the tray, and a cigarette holder secured to the tray and adapted to move between a first position substantially inside the tray and a second position substantially outside the tray. In some embodiments, a cigarette package can comprise a tray, a cover adapted to slide on the tray between a closed position and an open position, and a cigarette holder coupled to a first wall of the tray and adapted to move between a first position and a second position as the cover slides on the tray. In some embodiments, a consumer can operate a cigarette package of the present application with one hand to dispense at least one cigarette.
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Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Lalli Melissa L
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Yu Mickey
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