US3596754A
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Combination shipping and carrying container
Assignee: Oscar Schmidt International Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-11
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A combined shipping and carrying package for a stringed musical instrument of the zither type having strings on one face thereof, said package comprising a molded cellular body having a recess for the reception of the musical instrument in inverted position, a fitted cover for said body with closure means and a handle for selectively carrying the body and contained musical instrument, said fitted cover being foldable for reception within said recess together with the musical instrument during shipping, and a disposable shock-resistant wrapper for enclosing said body and contents during shipping.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen R Peterson Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A package for a stringed musical instrument of the zither type having strings on one face thereof and a folded fabric case selectively usable for carrying said stringed musical instrument, said package including a container comprising a molded, substantially rigid, crushable cellular body, said body haviNg a recess for the reception of said stringed musical instrument snugly in inverted position and spaced from the periphery of said body, said fabric case including closure means and a carrying handle and being foldable for reception within the recess in said body and superimposed upon the back of said stringed musical instrument, the depth of the recess in said body being complementary to the combined height of the musical instrument and folded fabric carrying case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A package for a stringed musical instrument of the zither type having strings on one face thereof and a folded fabric case selectively usable for carrying said stringed musical instrument, said package including a container comprising a molded, substantially rigid, crushable cellular body, said body haviNg a recess for the reception of said stringed musical instrument snugly in inverted position and spaced from the periphery of said body, said fabric case including closure means and a carrying handle and being foldable for reception within the recess in said body and superimposed upon the back of said stringed musical instrument, the depth of the recess in said body being complementary to the combined height of the musical instrument and folded fabric carrying case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A package as set forth in claim 1 including a nonrigid, crushable, shock-resistant wrapping means surrounding the body for protecting it during shipment only.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A package as set forth in claim 1 including strap means for securing the recessed stringed musical instrument and folded fabric case within said body against inadvertent displacement.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |