US3572574A
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Packaging
Assignee: EVANS BELLHOUSE Ltd
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Filing: 1969-02-24
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-02-24
Abstract
Abstract Cushioning unit for use inside a packing box includes a hollow carrier, such as a tube or box, for accommodating the article to be packed, and pieces of resilient material, such as foamed plastic, secured to exterior of the carrier and adapted to engage the inner surfaces of the box walls. Resilient pieces may include a main rectangular pad secured to each end of carrier, and auxiliary pads secured to center of each side of main pad, only the edges of the pads engaging the packing box walls. Alternatively, each main rectangular pad may have spaced pads secured to its sides, spaced pads making face-to-face contact with packing box walls. Resilient buffer may be secured to inner surface of each packing box end wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas W Mears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/107; B65D81/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A container comprising an outer box having a noncircular cross-sectional shape, said outer box having sidewalls and two end walls, and a packaging unit within said outer box, said packaging unit comprising an inner box for accommodating an article to be packed, said inner box being spaced from all the walls of said outer box, and a buffer of resilient material secured to each end of said inner box, each said buffer engaging all the sidewalls and one end wall of said outer box, so that said buffers resist both axial and lateral movement of said inner box with respect to said outer box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A container comprising an outer box having a noncircular cross-sectional shape, said outer box having sidewalls and two end walls, and a packaging unit within said outer box, said packaging unit comprising an inner box for accommodating an article to be packed, said inner box being spaced from all the walls of said outer box, and a buffer of resilient material secured to each end of said inner box, each said buffer engaging all the sidewalls and one end wall of said outer box, so that said buffers resist both axial and lateral movement of said inner box with respect to said outer box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container according to claim 1, in which said inner box has a hinged lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein each of said end buffers comprises a main rectangular pad of resilient material and auxiliary rectangular pads of resilient material located midway of each side of the main pad, such that on appropriate location of the unit in said outer box The main and auxiliary pads contact walls of the outer box in edge-on contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein each of said end buffers comprises a main rectangular pad of resilient material and a plurality of spaced auxiliary rectangular pads of resilient material secured to each edge of said main pad and adapted to contact walls of said outer box in face-to-face contact.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container according to claim 3, wherein said main and auxiliary pads are integrally formed by cutting from a single piece of resilient material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container according to claim 4, wherein said main and auxiliary pads are integrally formed by cutting from a single piece of resilient material.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |