US3739940A
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Longitudinal stabilizer tab for basket-style carriers
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1972-02-01
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An improved multicell basket-style carrier having at least one longitudinal stabilizer tab formed between the riser panels of the carrier. The stabilizer tab rigidly fastens the riser panels together preventing longitudinal movement of one of the riser panels whenever the carrier is formed and the bottom wall panel is locked in the open position.
Inventors
- 👤 G Harrelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0003; B65D71/0022; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/0037; B65D2571/00376; B65D2571/00388; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00456; B65D2571/00475; B65D2571/00487; B65D2571/00518; B65D2571/00524; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00802; B65D2571/00833; B65D2571/00932; B65D2571/00938; B65D2571/00944; B65D2571/00956; B65D2571/00969
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In a multicell basket-style carrier of the type comprising a bottom wall panel, a first side wall panel, hingedly connected to the bottom wall panel, a second side wall panel, end wall panel hingedly connected to each of the side wall panels, a first pair of riser panels hingedly connected to a portion of the end wall panels, a plurality of lateral partition panels hingedly connected to the First riser panel and handle panels hingedly connected to a second pair of riser panels, the improvement comprising: a. at least one longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed between at least one of the second riser panels and one of the first riser panels to rigidly fasten said panels together and to prevent longitudinal movement of the second riser panel whenever the carrier is formed and the bottom wall panel is locked in the open position; b. said longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed partially from a portion of one of the end wall panels and partially from a portion of one of the adjacent second riser panels; and said longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed in the central portion of the end wall panel and the adjacent second riser panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a multicell basket-style carrier of the type comprising a bottom wall panel, a first side wall panel, hingedly connected to the bottom wall panel, a second side wall panel, end wall panel hingedly connected to each of the side wall panels, a first pair of riser panels hingedly connected to a portion of the end wall panels, a plurality of lateral partition panels hingedly connected to the First riser panel and handle panels hingedly connected to a second pair of riser panels, the improvement comprising: a. at least one longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed between at least one of the second riser panels and one of the first riser panels to rigidly fasten said panels together and to prevent longitudinal movement of the second riser panel whenever the carrier is formed and the bottom wall panel is locked in the open position; b. said longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed partially from a portion of one of the end wall panels and partially from a portion of one of the adjacent second riser panels; and said longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed in the central portion of the end wall panel and the adjacent second riser panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 further comprising said longitudinal stabilizer tab being formed partially from a portion of two of the end wall panels and partially from a portion of two of the adjacent second riser panels.
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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |