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US3568880A
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Basket style carriers
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract An improved full or partial protection, multiarticle carrier requiring a reduced number of steps for erection and having increased handle strength. The lateral partition panels which separate the articles within a longitudinal row are cut from a single pair of riser panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen Ray Harrelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:18
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; B65D2571/00944; B65D2571/00956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A carrier blank, cut and scored to define the elements of a multicell basket-style carrier comprising: a. a bottom wall panel; b. a sidewall panel pivotally connected to said bottom wall panel along a scored fold line; c. a second side wall panel; d. end wall panels hingedly connected, along scored fold lines, to the longitudinal ends of each of said side wall panels; e. a first pair of riser panels hingedly connected along scored fold lines to at least two of said end wall panels, the riser panels comprising said pair of riser panels being hingedly connected to each other; f. at least six lateral partition panels defined by cut lines in said pair of riser panels and hingedly connected to said riser panels along scored fold lines, said partition panels comprising a glue tab, at least two such glue tabs being defined by one or more cut lines in the end panels to which said pair of riser panels is hingedly connected; and g. handle-forming panels hingedly connected to a second pair of riser panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A carrier blank, cut and scored to define the elements of a multicell basket-style carrier comprising: a. a bottom wall panel; b. a sidewall panel pivotally connected to said bottom wall panel along a scored fold line; c. a second side wall panel; d. end wall panels hingedly connected, along scored fold lines, to the longitudinal ends of each of said side wall panels; e. a first pair of riser panels hingedly connected along scored fold lines to at least two of said end wall panels, the riser panels comprising said pair of riser panels being hingedly connected to each other; f. at least six lateral partition panels defined by cut lines in said pair of riser panels and hingedly connected to said riser panels along scored fold lines, said partition panels comprising a glue tab, at least two such glue tabs being defined by one or more cut lines in the end panels to which said pair of riser panels is hingedly connected; and g. handle-forming panels hingedly connected to a second pair of riser panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The blank of claim 1 wherein a portion of one of said pair of riser panels is capable of providing a reinforcing strip in the handle section, thus providing a continuous 3-ply or 4-ply handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The blank of claim 1 wherein a center keel panel is hinged to one of said first pair of riser panels.
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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |