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US3765531A
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Package comprising interlocked carton and contents
Assignee: BECK CARTON CORP
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A carton comprising sleeves telescopically assembled upon carton contents has ends provided with flaps extending longitudinally along the exterior of the carton, tabs at the ends of the flaps being inserted through slots in the carton side wall and folded and pressed outwardly by the carton contents. Very weighty contents such as strips of metal can be packaged securely because of the interlock provided between the contents and the tabs.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hardy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A package comprising elongated contents and a pair of carton components telescopically associated with each other and fitting said contents, each such component having an end wall, a back wall and a front wall, the end wall being pivoted to the back wall and extending across the contents and having a flap extending along the front wall, and a tab at the end of the flap extending through a slot with which the front wall is provided, said tab being engaged by said contents and extending toward the respective end wall between the contents and the front wall and held by the contents in pressure engagement with the front wall, together with means holding the components together in telescopic relationship with their respective end walls substantially engaged with the contents.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A package comprising elongated contents and a pair of carton components telescopically associated with each other and fitting said contents, each such component having an end wall, a back wall and a front wall, the end wall being pivoted to the back wall and extending across the contents and having a flap extending along the front wall, and a tab at the end of the flap extending through a slot with which the front wall is provided, said tab being engaged by said contents and extending toward the respective end wall between the contents and the front wall and held by the contents in pressure engagement with the front wall, together with means holding the components together in telescopic relationship with their respective end walls substantially engaged with the contents.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A package according to claim 1 in which the contents comprise elongated metal strips in face contact with each other.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |