US3598303A
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Variable sized box form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A base pattern or form which may be selectively folded and locked together in such a manner as to provide a great variety of sizes for a box. A combination of variable fold and cut or trim lines with tab and slot arrangements which provide a multiplicity of sizes in both lateral and transverse directions and in height for boxes or packaging device.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Folz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/22; B65D5/42; B65D5/4266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A box forming pattern comprising a flat sheet of rectangular configuration, a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending lines impressed on one surface of the sheet, a plurality of spaced transversely extending lines impressed on said surface of the sheet and intersecting the longitudinal lines, said sheet being selectively foldable and cuttable along said lines to form an open box portion of variable height and length and width, a plurality of spaced tab members provided on the sheet, a plurality of spaced slots provided on the sheet for receiving the tabs therethrough in the folded condition of the sheet for locking the sheet in the folded position for forming the open box wherein the transversely extending lines comprise a first set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from one transverse side edge of the sheet, a second set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from the opposite transverse side edge to provide a mirror image of the first set of transverse lines, the longitudinally extending lines comprise a first set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from one longitudinal side edge of the sheet, a second set of lines substantially uniformly spaced form the opposite longitudinal side of the sheet to provide a mirror image of the first set of longitudinal lines, the tab members comprise a plurality of tab members spaced on the surface of the sheet in a substantial mirror image pattern, and the slots comprise a plurality of complementary pairs of slots arranged on the sheet in a substantial mirror image pattern for receiving complementary tab members therein for locking the folded sheet in the open box position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A box forming pattern comprising a flat sheet of rectangular configuration, a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending lines impressed on one surface of the sheet, a plurality of spaced transversely extending lines impressed on said surface of the sheet and intersecting the longitudinal lines, said sheet being selectively foldable and cuttable along said lines to form an open box portion of variable height and length and width, a plurality of spaced tab members provided on the sheet, a plurality of spaced slots provided on the sheet for receiving the tabs therethrough in the folded condition of the sheet for locking the sheet in the folded position for forming the open box wherein the transversely extending lines comprise a first set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from one transverse side edge of the sheet, a second set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from the opposite transverse side edge to provide a mirror image of the first set of transverse lines, the longitudinally extending lines comprise a first set of lines substantially uniformly spaced from one longitudinal side edge of the sheet, a second set of lines substantially uniformly spaced form the opposite longitudinal side of the sheet to provide a mirror image of the first set of longitudinal lines, the tab members comprise a plurality of tab members spaced on the surface of the sheet in a substantial mirror image pattern, and the slots comprise a plurality of complementary pairs of slots arranged on the sheet in a substantial mirror image pattern for receiving complementary tab members therein for locking the folded sheet in the open box position.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |