US3680688A
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Bathtub wrapper structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A bathtub wrapper structure and end panel therefor in which the end panel consists of two or more layers of paperboard or the like in side-by-side relation. The sections are joined to one another by a hinge means which permits the sections to be folded in such a manner as to adapt the end panel for use at either end of the bathtub wrapper. One section may be shorter than the other and form a recessed upper edge for engaging the upper flange of the tub and supporting the tub in the wrapper structure. Tabs may be provided on the front edge of one or more of the panel sections and on the upper edge of one of the sections for forming cushions along the front and the top of the tub.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
In a bathtub wrapper structure having a body portion with panels for the top, bottom and two sides: an end panel comprising two sections of substantially the size of the openings at the ends of the body portion, hinge means along one edge of said sections connecting the sections together for folding to a sideby-side relation in either direction to adapt said end panel to either end of the body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a bathtub wrapper structure having a body portion with panels for the top, bottom and two sides: an end panel comprising two sections of substantially the size of the openings at the ends of the body portion, hinge means along one edge of said sections connecting the sections together for folding to a sideby-side relation in either direction to adapt said end panel to either end of the body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 1 in which said hinge means is disposed along the bottom edge of the two panels, and one of said panels is shorter than the other in the vertical direction to provide an upper edge for engaging a flange on the bathtub to give support to the tub in the complete wrapper structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 1 in which a tab is provided along the front edge of one of said sections, and hinge means connects said tab to said one section to permit the tab to fold inwardly over the front of the bathtub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An end panel as defined in claim 2 in which a tab is connected to the front edge of the taller of the two sections, and hinge means connects said tab to said taller section for folding the tab inwardly along the front of the tub to form a pad therefor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An end panel as defined in claim 1 in which a third section is joined to one of said first two sections, and hinge means connects said first section to said one section for folding along the side thereof to form an end panel of triple thickness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An end panel as defined in claim 2 in which a third panel section is connected to the taller of said first two sections and is foldable along the side of said taller section to form a panel having a triple wall thickness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 1 in which a plurality of tabs are connected to the edge of one of said panels opposite the said hinge means, and are foldable to form a cushion along the upper edge of said end wall for protecting the upper marginal surface of the tub in the final wrapper structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 3 in which a tab is provided on the other of said sections along the corresponding edge thereof for forming a double thickness cushion along the front of the tub.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 4 in which a tab is provided on the shorter of said sections along the edge corresponding to the edge of the taller section on which the tab is located for forming a double thickness cushion along the front of the tub.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 1 in which said sections are constructed of paperboard.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An end panel for a bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 1 in which openings are provided in said panels for forming a hand slot in said end panel when it is in its folded position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a bathtub wrapper structure: a body portion with top, bottom and two side panels, an end panel in each end of said body portion comprising two sections of substantially the size of the openings at the end of the body portion, said sections being joined together in side-by-side relation and tabs on the ends of said top, bottom and side panels of the body portion extending over the edge of the end panels and being secured thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a bathtub wrapper structure: a body portion with top, bottom and two side panels, an end panel in each end of said body portion comprising two sections of substantially the size of the openings at the end of the body portion, said sections being joined together in side-by-side relation and tabs on the ends of said top, bottom and side panels of the body portion extending over the edge of the end panels and being secured thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
A bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 12 in which a reinforcing tab partially severed from the bottom and one side panel and extending inwardly therefrom forms an abutment for one corner at each of said end panels to prevent said corner from being pressed inwardly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bathtub wrapper as defined in claim 12 in which the inner section of each of said two end panels is shorter than the outer section and is adapted to engage a flange on the bathtub and give support to the tub in the wrapper.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |