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US3278076A
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Non-collapsible article carrier
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1965-03-19
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1985-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Graser Earl John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0003; B65D71/0022; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/0037; B65D2571/00376; B65D2571/00388; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00456; B65D2571/00475; B65D2571/00487; B65D2571/00518; B65D2571/00524; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00802; B65D2571/00833; B65D2571/00932; B65D2571/00938; B65D2571/00969; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A ONE-PIECE, SINGLE-PLY BLANK CONVERTIBLE INTO A WALLS, BOTTOM WALLS, AND A LONGITUDINAL PARTITION STRUCTURE EXTENDING GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF THE END WALLS WHEN THE CARRIER IS IN THE ERECT CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE CARRIER IN THE ERECT CONDITION PERMANENTLY, SAID MEANS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE NOTCH FORMED IN THE BOTTOM WALL AND A COOPERATING TAB HINGED TO THE LONGITUDINAL PARTITION, SAID NOTCH BEING OPERATIVE TO RECEIVE SAID HINGE TAB SO THAT THE TAB CAN BE GLUED TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE BOTTOM WALL EFFECTIVE TO LOCK THE CARRIER IN THE ERECT CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A ONE-PIECE, SINGLE-PLY BLANK CONVERTIBLE INTO A WALLS, BOTTOM WALLS, AND A LONGITUDINAL PARTITION STRUCTURE EXTENDING GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF THE END WALLS WHEN THE CARRIER IS IN THE ERECT CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE CARRIER IN THE ERECT CONDITION PERMANENTLY, SAID MEANS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE NOTCH FORMED IN THE BOTTOM WALL AND A COOPERATING TAB HINGED TO THE LONGITUDINAL PARTITION, SAID NOTCH BEING OPERATIVE TO RECEIVE SAID HINGE TAB SO THAT THE TAB CAN BE GLUED TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE BOTTOM WALL EFFECTIVE TO LOCK THE CARRIER IN THE ERECT CONDITION.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |