Lepper v. Randall’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate ·

Most-quoted passages

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1. “The “invention consists of a wrapper for boiling a ham therein, more particularly a boneless ham, the same being formed, of a piece of canvas or other suitable fabric adapted to envelop a ham, and means for tightly compressing the wrapper thereon and preventing opening thereof, whereby the ham is guarded against disintegration and its juices are retained within the wrapper, thus producing superior results in the flavor, compactness, and appearance of the ham.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lepper v. Randall

2. ““This invention met with a good deal of success, between 10,000 and 15,000 wrappers being sold during one year. Not long after its introduction to the public, the defendant began to make and sell a wrapper which is in all respects identical with the patented article, except that the fastenings are straps and buckles, instead of a lacing cord, engaged with hooks, studs, or eyelets.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lepper v. Randall

3. ““(3) A wrapper of the character named, formed of a mat and lacing devices on the back thereof, between the corners and center thereof, in series .at an angle to each other and to the sides of the mat.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lepper v. Randall