US3603502A
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Reclosable carton
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-03
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A container having a base portion including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls foldably joined to the side edges of the bottom wall is provided with a cover portion which includes a top panel and a closure panel secured to an edge of the top panel. The closure panel when closed is affixed to one of the sidewalls of the base portion of the container along the edge of the closure panel remote from the top panel and a tear strip which is longitudinally disposed in the closure panel is provided for opening the carton in conventional fashion. A reclosing tab is formed in the upper portion of the closure panel and cooperates with holding tabs disposed along the side edges of a reclosing notch formed in the adjacent side wall of the base portion of the container. The lower edge of the reclosing tab substantially coincides with the upper edge of the tear strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam B Howard
- 👤 Kendrick E Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/545; B65D5/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A container comprising a base portion having a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls, a cover portion having a top wall and a closure panel secured to an edge of said top wall and arranged to engage one sidewall of the container in substantially flat face contacting relation when said cover portion is closed, a tear strip formed in said closure panel and disposed in longitudinal relation therein, means securing the edge of said closure panel remote from said top wall to said one sidewall of the container, a reclosing tab formed in said closure panel in the upper portion thereof and intermediate said tear strip and said edge of said top wall to which said closure panel is secured, the lower edge of said reclosing tab substantially coinciding with the upper edge of said tear strip and the side edges of said reclosing tab being defined by downwardly converging slits separating said tab from adjacent gripping portions of said closure panel, a holding notch having opposed side edges formed in said one sidewall of the carton and arranged to receive said reclosing tab upon reclosure of said cover portion, and a pair of holding tabs formed on said edges of said holding notch for engaging the inside surface of said reclosing tab so as to hold the container cover closed, the gripping portions of said upper portions of said closure panel which are disposed on opposite sides of said reclosing tab being disposed on opposite sides of said one wall from said reclosing tab upon reclosure of the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A container comprising a base portion having a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls, a cover portion having a top wall and a closure panel secured to an edge of said top wall and arranged to engage one sidewall of the container in substantially flat face contacting relation when said cover portion is closed, a tear strip formed in said closure panel and disposed in longitudinal relation therein, means securing the edge of said closure panel remote from said top wall to said one sidewall of the container, a reclosing tab formed in said closure panel in the upper portion thereof and intermediate said tear strip and said edge of said top wall to which said closure panel is secured, the lower edge of said reclosing tab substantially coinciding with the upper edge of said tear strip and the side edges of said reclosing tab being defined by downwardly converging slits separating said tab from adjacent gripping portions of said closure panel, a holding notch having opposed side edges formed in said one sidewall of the carton and arranged to receive said reclosing tab upon reclosure of said cover portion, and a pair of holding tabs formed on said edges of said holding notch for engaging the inside surface of said reclosing tab so as to hold the container cover closed, the gripping portions of said upper portions of said closure panel which are disposed on opposite sides of said reclosing tab being disposed on opposite sides of said one wall from said reclosing tab upon reclosure of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the lower portions of the side edges of said holding notch converge upwardly and wherein downwardly diverging slits are formed in said one sidewall and are disposed in substantial alignment with said lower portions of the side edges of said holding notch respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the side portions of said reclosing tab are disposed within said downwardly diverging slits when said cover is in reclosed position.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |