US3078030A
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Reclosable boxes
Assignee: S CURTIS AND SON Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-08
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Gerton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/542; B65D5/5425; B65D5/548; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1036; B65D85/1045; B65D85/1056; B65D85/10564
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN A RECLOSABLE TOP FOR A BOX, IN COMBINATION, A FRONT COVER PANEL, A SPACER PANEL SECURED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FRONT COVER PANEL TO INTERFIT WITH A MATING UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE BOX, SAID RECLOSABLE TOP BEING HINGED TO SAID BOX ALONG A HINGE LINE DIAGONALLY DISPLACED FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID SPACER PANEL AND AN INNER PANEL SECURED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SPACER PANEL, WHEREBY SAID FRONT COVER PANEL AND SAID INNER PANEL EXTEND BEYOND SAID SPACER PORTION TO SANDWICH AN UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE BOX WHEN SAID TOP IS CLOSED, WITH RESILIENT FLEXING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FRONT COVER PANEL AND SAID MATING UPPER PORTION AS SAID TOP IS OPENED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN A RECLOSABLE TOP FOR A BOX, IN COMBINATION, A FRONT COVER PANEL, A SPACER PANEL SECURED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID FRONT COVER PANEL TO INTERFIT WITH A MATING UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE BOX, SAID RECLOSABLE TOP BEING HINGED TO SAID BOX ALONG A HINGE LINE DIAGONALLY DISPLACED FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID SPACER PANEL AND AN INNER PANEL SECURED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SPACER PANEL, WHEREBY SAID FRONT COVER PANEL AND SAID INNER PANEL EXTEND BEYOND SAID SPACER PORTION TO SANDWICH AN UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE BOX WHEN SAID TOP IS CLOSED, WITH RESILIENT FLEXING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FRONT COVER PANEL AND SAID MATING UPPER PORTION AS SAID TOP IS OPENED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |