US3752310A
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Lock for bottle-containing cases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-03
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-04-03
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for temporarily locking together the upper layer of a multi-layered stack of beverage bottle-containing cases. A sheet formed with a plurality of apertures is dropped over the bottles of the upper layer of cases, with the apertures being received by at least one bottle in each case of the layer. In this manner relative horizontal movement of the cases out of their abutting relationship beyond a predetermined distance is restrained.
Inventors
- 👤 W Higgin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65D71/0092; B65D71/0096; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
In a multi-layered stack of bottle-containing cases wherein each layer includes a plurality of abutting cases, a locking device for one of said layers, comprising a horizontal sheet formed with a plurality of apertures, said apertures being received by at least one bottle of each case in said layer to thereby restrain relative horizontal movement of the cases in said layer beyond a predetermined distance to thereby prevent such cases from falling off of said stack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a multi-layered stack of bottle-containing cases wherein each layer includes a plurality of abutting cases, a locking device for one of said layers, comprising a horizontal sheet formed with a plurality of apertures, said apertures being received by at least one bottle of each case in said layer to thereby restrain relative horizontal movement of the cases in said layer beyond a predetermined distance to thereby prevent such cases from falling off of said stack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said sheet is formed of a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said apertures are arranged in two longitudinal rows of transversely aligned pairs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said apertures are of generally trapezoidal configuration with the smaller end of said trapezoids being arcuate and being proximate to the outer edges of said sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said sheet is sufficiently flexible to permit a portion thereof to be raised to release the cases below said portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said apertures are arranged in two longitudinal rows of transversely aligned pairs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 6 wherein said apertures are of generally trapezoidal configuration with the smaller end of said trapezoids being arcuate and being proximate to the outer edges of said sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said sheet is sufficiently flexible to permit a portion thereof to be raised to release the cases below said portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said apertures are arranged in two longitudinal rows of transversely aligned pairs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said apertures are of generally trapezoidal configuration with the smaller end of said trapezoids being arcuate and being proximate to the outer edges of said sheet.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |