US3589554A
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Composite package
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1968-12-26
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A composite package is provided which includes an outer receptacle and an inner receptacle removably mounted therein. Means are provided on the walls of the outer receptacle which releasably engage complemental means provided on the walls of the inner receptacle whereby the receptacles are retained in a predetermined assembled relation. The bottom of the outer receptacle is provided with a transversely extending ridge which forms said bottom into contiguous compartments. The ridge subtends and supportingly engages the inner receptacle when the latter is in the said predetermined assembled relation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest L Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216; B65D25/00; B65D25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A disposable composite package comprising an open top outer receptacle and an inner receptacle removably mounted therein; said outer receptacle being of unitary construction and including a bottom and wall delimiting same and extending upwardly therefrom, and said inner receptacle being of unitary construction and including a bottom and wall delimiting same and extending upwardly therefrom, walls of said receptacles being adjacent one another when said receptacles are in assembled relation; protruding means formed on the wall of one receptacle and pocket means formed on the wall of the other receptacle, said protruding means being in interfitting relation with pocket means to releasAbly hold said receptacles in assembled relation, the bottom of said outer receptacle being provided with a transversely extending hollow rib interconnecting opposed wall portions of said outer receptacle, the height of said rib being less than the height of said wall, said rib cooperating with said wall and bottom of said outer receptacle to form contiguous independent compartments, the wall portions of said outer receptacle delimiting one of said compartments being offset inwardly to form an inwardly extending shoulder, said shoulder and rib subtending and supportingly engaging the bottom of said inner receptacle when said receptacles are in said assembled relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A disposable composite package comprising an open top outer receptacle and an inner receptacle removably mounted therein; said outer receptacle being of unitary construction and including a bottom and wall delimiting same and extending upwardly therefrom, and said inner receptacle being of unitary construction and including a bottom and wall delimiting same and extending upwardly therefrom, walls of said receptacles being adjacent one another when said receptacles are in assembled relation; protruding means formed on the wall of one receptacle and pocket means formed on the wall of the other receptacle, said protruding means being in interfitting relation with pocket means to releasAbly hold said receptacles in assembled relation, the bottom of said outer receptacle being provided with a transversely extending hollow rib interconnecting opposed wall portions of said outer receptacle, the height of said rib being less than the height of said wall, said rib cooperating with said wall and bottom of said outer receptacle to form contiguous independent compartments, the wall portions of said outer receptacle delimiting one of said compartments being offset inwardly to form an inwardly extending shoulder, said shoulder and rib subtending and supportingly engaging the bottom of said inner receptacle when said receptacles are in said assembled relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein the pocket means is formed on the wall of said outer receptacle, and the protruding means is formed on the wall of said inner receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The composite package of claim 2 wherein the protruding means of said inner receptacle includes an outwardly extending peripheral flange formed on the upper terminating edges of upwardly extending wall of said inner receptacle, said flange being releasably accommodated in said pocket means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein the top of said rib is provided with an upwardly projecting stop which engages the exterior of said inner receptacle and retains the latter in overlying relation with respect to one of said compartments when said inner and outer receptacles are in assembled relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein the top of said inner receptacle is disposed beneath the top of said outer receptacle, and said package includes a cover removably mounted on the top of said outer receptacle and overlying said inner and outer receptacles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein said outer receptacle is formed of a semiflexible plastic 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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |