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US3633643A
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Protective cover for shipping caskets or the like
Assignee: NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SYSTEM Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-09
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A cover having upper and lower elongated cover elements connected by closure means, bolster means extends longitudinally of the upper and lower wall opposite sides and opposite ends of respective ones of the upper and lower cover elements interiorly thereof and strap means are spaced longitudinally and extend transversely of the cover elements, and secure the bolster means in engagement with an article contained within the cover, the bolster means are formed to permit collapsing of the cover into a compact bundle whereby a strap associated with the cover may secure same for storage or subsequent reshipment and/or reuse.
Inventors
- 👤 Emerson J Stilwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/02; A61G17/036; A61G17/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A generally flexible protective cover for shipping caskets comprising: a. a pair of upper and lower elongated cover elements; b. said upper and lower cover elements defining an upper wall and a lower wall, opposite sidewalls and opposite end walls respectively; c. closure means connecting said upper and lower cover elements; and d. bolster means extending longitudinally of said upper and lower wall, opposite sidewalls and opposite end walls of respective ones of said upper and lower cover elements interiorly of said protective cover; e. said bolster means including a plurality of bolsters each of which is formed and spaced from an adjacent bolster to permit inward folding of said side and end walls and bottom walls from a casket protecting position to a relatively flat position whereby said collapsed end walls may be subsequently folded inwardly into an overlapping position to form a reshipmentstorage bundle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A generally flexible protective cover for shipping caskets comprising: a. a pair of upper and lower elongated cover elements; b. said upper and lower cover elements defining an upper wall and a lower wall, opposite sidewalls and opposite end walls respectively; c. closure means connecting said upper and lower cover elements; and d. bolster means extending longitudinally of said upper and lower wall, opposite sidewalls and opposite end walls of respective ones of said upper and lower cover elements interiorly of said protective cover; e. said bolster means including a plurality of bolsters each of which is formed and spaced from an adjacent bolster to permit inward folding of said side and end walls and bottom walls from a casket protecting position to a relatively flat position whereby said collapsed end walls may be subsequently folded inwardly into an overlapping position to form a reshipmentstorage bundle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said upper and lower wall, said sidewalls and said opposite end walls of said protective cover, each defines an interior surface and in which said bolster means includes spaced pocket elements secured to each of said interior surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 2 in which said bolster means further includes elongated pads of foam plastic disposed in each of said pocket elements and in which said foam plastic has a thickness dimension substantially greater than that of the walls of said protective cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 2 in which said upper and lower walls each include a plurality of said pocket elements extending longitudinally and spaced transversely thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure of claim 4 in which said pads associated with the outermost of said pockets associated with said upper wall have a reduced thickness relative to the other pad associated with said upper wall whereby said cover may conform to the contour of adjacent portions of a casket contained within said protective cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 3 in which said pads are formed of polyethylene plastic foam and in which the pads associated with said upper and lower walls and said longitudinal sidewalls are formed at spaced points longitudinally thereof to permit folding of said pads at said points.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said protective cover is formed from a fluid-impervious material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1 in further combination with a plurality of straps spaced longitudinally and extending peripherally of said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
The structure of claim 8 in whIch the intermediate portion of each of said straps is secured to and positioned interiorly of said cover in overlying relationship to said lower wall and in further combination with a plurality of lifting handles one each secured on opposite sides of said cover to one of said straps and said lower cover element adjacent said lower wall of said lower cover element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
The structure of claim 3 in which the opposite end edges of said pads associated with said opposite sidewalls of said upper and lower cover elements are formed to extend angularly with respect to the longitudinal axis of respective pads and in further combination with filler elements positioned adjacent each end edge of said last-mentioned pads, said filler elements each being generally triangularly shaped and having thickness dimension less than that of its respective pad.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |