US2936239A
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Convertible container and method of packing and shipping same
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1954-06-21
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Granted: 1960-05-10
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Expires: 1974-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren C Rendall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
THE METHOD OF PACKAGING A SHIPPING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COMPRISING SHIPPING THE SAID COMMODITY IN BULK TO A REPACKING STATION IN A CONTAINER COMPRISING AN OUTER MEMBER TELESCOPED OVER AN INNER MEMBER, EACH MEMBER COMPRISING A BOTTOM, SIDE AND END WALLS, AND A SCORE LINE SPACED FROM THE TOP EDGES OF THE WALLS AND EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE MEMBER, REMOVING THE SAID COMMODITY FROM THE CONTAINER, CUTTING THE CORNER FOLD LINES BETWEEN THE WALLS OF EACH MEMBER FROM THE TOP EDGES OF THE WALLS TO THE PERIMETER SCORE LINE TO PROVIDE TWO SMALLER CONTAINERS WITH COVER FLAPS HINGED ALONG THE PERIMETER SCORE LINE, REPACKING THE COMMODITY IN THE SMALLER CONTAINERS, CLOSING THE FLAPS OF THE SAID CONTAINERS AND SHIPPING THE SAME.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-05-10 | 1963-11-09 | 1964-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-05-10 | 1967-11-09 | 1968-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-05-10 | 1971-11-09 | 1972-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |