US3777883A
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Display carton and blank forming same
Assignee: RAND-WHITNEY ROBERTSON PAPER Corp
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Filing: 1972-08-28
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A carton for displaying an article contained therein is formed from a single blank of material. It has integral panels forming the front, back and sides of the carton, at least one of which has a portion which is bowed inward toward the center of the carton. Openings near the top and bottom of the bowed panel portion allow an article within the carton to project out of the carton through one of the openings and reenter the carton through the other opening.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hackenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/10; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5019
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A carton for displaying an article contained therein comprising A. integral panels forming the front, back and sides of the carton, one of said panels being longer than the others so that at least a portion of said one panel bows inward towards the center of the carton, B. a first opening near the bottom of the inwardly bowed panel portion, and C. a second opening near the top of the inwardly bowed panel portion above the first opening so that a part of an article within the carton can project out of the carton through the first opening and reenter the carton through the second opening with the result that said part of the article is exposed to view.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A carton for displaying an article contained therein comprising A. integral panels forming the front, back and sides of the carton, one of said panels being longer than the others so that at least a portion of said one panel bows inward towards the center of the carton, B. a first opening near the bottom of the inwardly bowed panel portion, and C. a second opening near the top of the inwardly bowed panel portion above the first opening so that a part of an article within the carton can project out of the carton through the first opening and reenter the carton through the second opening with the result that said part of the article is exposed to view.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The carton defined in claim 1 A. wherein only an upper portion of said one panel is inwardly bowed, and B. further including a third opening in said one panel below the inwardly bowed portion thereof for exposing another part of the article within the carton to view.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
separate from said adjacent panels along a portion of its length, C. a first opening near the bottom of said panel portion, and D. a second opening near the top of said panel portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
separate from said adjacent panels along a portion of its length, C. a first opening near the bottom of said panel portion, and D. a second opening near the top of said panel portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
bowed inwardly to create a concavity in the front panel, B. a first opening at the lower end of the concavity, and C. a second opening near the upper end of the concavity above the first opening so that a long-necked bottle contained within the carton can project out of the carton through the first opening and reenter the carton through the second opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
bowed inwardly to create a concavity in the front panel, B. a first opening at the lower end of the concavity, and C. a second opening near the upper end of the concavity above the first opening so that a long-necked bottle contained within the carton can project out of the carton through the first opening and reenter the carton through the second opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The carton defined in claim 1 wherein the edges of the two panels adjacent said one panel are cut to coincide with the inwardly bowed panel portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carton defined in claim 1 and further including a long-necked bottle within the carton, the neck of the bottle extending out through the first opening and the top of the bottle being retained within the second opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The carton defined in claim 1 and further including reinforcing tabs engaging behind the top of the inwardly bowed panel portion adjacent the second opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The carton defined in claim 1 wherein the first opening is larger than the second opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carton defined in claim 6 wherein the first and second openings are generally elliptical with their major axes being generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carton.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A carton for containing and displaying an article comprising A. integral panels constituting the front, back, sides, top and bottom of the carton, the carton front being longer than its sides and back, said front also having a portion
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
A carton for containing and displaying an article comprising A. integral panels constituting the front, back, sides, top and bottom of the carton, the carton front being longer than its sides and back, said front also having a portion
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
The carton defined in claim 8 wherein A. both openings are generally elliptical with their major axes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carton, and B. the portions of the two side panels adjacent the concavity are cut back so as to coincide with the inwardly bowed portion of the front panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carton body blank for the formation of a generally rectangular carton comprising A. four rectangular panels connected by fold lines, B. one of said panels being
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A carton body blank for the formation of a generally rectangular carton comprising A. four rectangular panels connected by fold lines, B. one of said panels being
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The carton blank defined in claim 10 and further including a third opening in said one panel below said panel portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The carton blank defined in claim 10 wherein said adjacent panels have arcuate cutouts in their edges adjacent said panel portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carton blank defined in claim 12 wherein A. said openings are generally elliptical with their major axes on the longitudinal center line of said one panel, and B. the first opening is longer than the second opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carton blank as defined in claim 12 and further including hinged tabs projecting from the edges of said adjacent panels toward the second opening, said tabs being arranged to reinforce the carton in the area around the second opening.
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |