US3586232A
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Carton
Assignee: Pneumatic Scale Corp
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Filing: 1969-02-06
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A package comprising a filled and sealed carton having a bottom shaped to permit the package to be supported in an upright position on a horizontal surface without leaning or tipping.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Scully
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A filled container comprising a carton having score lines defining wall panels provided with end closing flaps folded and sealed to provide top and bottom end closures, said bottom closures having a pair of opposed flaps overlapped at their outer marginal ends to provide a medial two-ply portion initially disposed below the adjacent score lines, said medial portion being deformed upwardly along a line spaced inwardly of the longer edge of the bottom closure to elevate the same above said adjacent score lines and to form two spaced straight hollow depending ridges adjacent the score lines along two opposed edges of the bottom closure to elevate the portion of the closure between the ridges whereby to enable the container to stand upright resting only.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A filled container comprising a carton having score lines defining wall panels provided with end closing flaps folded and sealed to provide top and bottom end closures, said bottom closures having a pair of opposed flaps overlapped at their outer marginal ends to provide a medial two-ply portion initially disposed below the adjacent score lines, said medial portion being deformed upwardly along a line spaced inwardly of the longer edge of the bottom closure to elevate the same above said adjacent score lines and to form two spaced straight hollow depending ridges adjacent the score lines along two opposed edges of the bottom closure to elevate the portion of the closure between the ridges whereby to enable the container to stand upright resting only.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A filled container as defined in claim 1, wherein the bottom of said ridges are in substantially the same plane as said adjacent score lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A filled container as defined in claim 1, wherein the adjacent score lines are ''''broken'''' upon deformation of the bottom closure whereby to reduce to a minimum outward bowing of the bottom closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A filled container comprising a carton having score lines defining opposed sidewall panels and opposed end wall panels, each having end closing flaps folded and sealed to provide top and bottom closures, the closures at each end being deformed to provide a medial depressed portion and outwardly projecting hollow ridge portions adjacent opposed score lines, said adjacent score lines being ''''broken'''' upon deformation of said top and bottom end closures whereby to reduce to a minimum outward bowing of said opposed sidewall panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
A filled container comprising a carton having score lines defining opposed sidewall panels and opposed end wall panels, each having end closing flaps folded and sealed to provide top and bottom closures, the closures at each end being deformed to provide a medial depressed portion and outwardly projecting hollow ridge portions adjacent opposed score lines, said adjacent score lines being ''''broken'''' upon deformation of said top and bottom end closures whereby to reduce to a minimum outward bowing of said opposed sidewall panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A filled container as defined in claim 4, wherein the hollow ridges occurring at the bottom closure enable the container to stand upright on a supporting surface resting on said ridges without leaning to one side or the other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |