US3754642A
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Waterproof container for perishable products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-20
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof container for shipping perishable products such as cut flowers and for displaying such products for sale or inspection after they arrive at their destination. The body and cover of this container are each made of one piece of wax impregnated cardboard or corrugated paper stock scored along fold lines so that both body and cover are easily folded into shape. Suitable fastening means are provided to hold these in their folded shapes. The cover is also provided with scoring lines at predetermined areas thereof where holes are to be formed therethrough for receiving the bunches of flowers after they have been delivered to their destination. The cut stems of the flowers are inserted into the cover holes and extend into the body of the container which is provided with a predetermined amount of water of sufficient depth so that the bottom portions of the cut flowers are immersed therein to keep the flowers fresh while they are displayed for sale.
Inventors
- 👤 D Stidolph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/24; B65D5/244; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/52; B65D5/528; B65D5/5286; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/505; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A waterproof container for shipping and displaying perishable products such as cut flowers or the like, the combination comprising a box body of substantially waterproof material for receiving and transporting a predetermined quantity of perishable products arranged in bunches with the cut ends of the products in each bunch being adjacent to each other, a seperate cover for said box body closing said body while said products are being transported, said cover having a predetermined number of scored areas whereby holes may be formed at these areas, each of said holes receiving at least one of the bunches of perishable products removed from said box after said products are delivered to their destination, said bunches being held in said holes in erect position, said box body receiving a predetermined quantity of water with the cut ends of said products supported in said holes in said cover and being immersed in said water in display position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A waterproof container for shipping and displaying perishable products such as cut flowers or the like, the combination comprising a box body of substantially waterproof material for receiving and transporting a predetermined quantity of perishable products arranged in bunches with the cut ends of the products in each bunch being adjacent to each other, a seperate cover for said box body closing said body while said products are being transported, said cover having a predetermined number of scored areas whereby holes may be formed at these areas, each of said holes receiving at least one of the bunches of perishable products removed from said box after said products are delivered to their destination, said bunches being held in said holes in erect position, said box body receiving a predetermined quantity of water with the cut ends of said products supported in said holes in said cover and being immersed in said water in display position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A waterproof container for shipping and displaying perishable products such as cut flowers or the like, the combination as set forth in claim 1, said box body being substantially rectangular configuration and said cover fitting over the open top of said box, said scored areas of said cover being arranged in rows and said scored areas being well spaced so that the cut flowers erected in bunches in said holes have the flower ends thereof spread for the display and viewing thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A waterproof container for shipping and displaying perishable products such as cut flowers or the like, the combination as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said scored areas are each provided with cuts radiating from the center which is uncut and the boundary of each area is defined by scoring facilitating folding therealong whereby applying pressure selectively to each area tears the uncut center thereof prior to folding the area along the boundary scoring to form a hole corresponding to the area.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |