US3730418A
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Living materials shipping system
Assignee: UNITED STATES TRUST Co
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Filing: 1971-04-12
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A disposable shipping system for living materials, such as small animals, includes a number of individual compartments placed in multiples of two or more in a carrying case that may be transported without injuring the animals.
Inventors
- 👤 W Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4295; A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0245; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48026; B65D5/48038; B65D85/00; B65D85/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Living materials shipping apparatus comprising, a container having a top, bottom, sides and ends, the area of said top being less than the area of said bottom and including ventilating means formed with openings large enough to permit observation and air flow therethrough and small enough to confine living material to the inside thereof, said sides sloping upward and inward from said bottom to said top, said bottom being divided into a pair of adjacent panels hingably attached to respective ones of said side panels for selectively providing access to the inside of said container, at least another of said containers, carrier means for receiving said containers, said carrier means being of substantially triangular cross section and formed with compartments for accommodating said container and means defining vent openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Living materials shipping apparatus comprising, a container having a top, bottom, sides and ends, the area of said top being less than the area of said bottom and including ventilating means formed with openings large enough to permit observation and air flow therethrough and small enough to confine living material to the inside thereof, said sides sloping upward and inward from said bottom to said top, said bottom being divided into a pair of adjacent panels hingably attached to respective ones of said side panels for selectively providing access to the inside of said container, at least another of said containers, carrier means for receiving said containers, said carrier means being of substantially triangular cross section and formed with compartments for accommodating said container and means defining vent openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
Living materials shipping apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said carrier comprises a bottom, sides sloping upward and inward from said bottom and joined together at their tops, intersecting vertical and horizontal panels defining said compartments, end panels of generally triangular shape hingably attached to the carrier bottom for closing said compartments, said vertical panels being formed with tabs for accommodation in mating recesses of said sides of said carrier, said horizontal panel being formed with tabs for accommodation in mating recesses of said end panels.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |