US3854580A
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Carrier for tumblers, goblets and the like
Assignee: WestRock Minnesota Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A carrier is provided for carrying at least a pair of objects such as tumblers, goblets and the like. The carrier comprises a sleeve having top and bottom panels and a central support panel. Reinforcing flanges are hingedly connected to an edge of the top panel and are folded into face contact with the under surface thereof. Flaps are hingedly connected to the inner edges of the reinforcing flanges, and extend angularly downwardly therefrom. These flaps are apertured to limit the inward movement of the objects away from said one edge. Separate locking tabs are hingedly connected to said panel swingable into the objects to prevent the outward movement of the article towards said one edge.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hennessey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/14; B65D71/16; B65D71/24; B65D71/26; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00259; B65D2571/00265; B65D2571/00277; B65D2571/00308; B65D2571/00314; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A carrier for at least a pair of objects, the upper ends of which are substantially hollow and cylindrical, the carrier being formed of paperboard, the carrier including: horizontal top and bottom panels and vertical side wall panels hingedly connected to the top and bottom wall to form a carrier sleeve, a reinforcing flange secured to one edge of said top panel and folded into face contact with the under surface thereof, a flap hingedly connected to the inner edge of said reinforcing flange and inclining inwardly and downwardly therefrom, means connecting said top and bottom panels engaging said flap to hold the same in inclined position, said flap having apertures therethrough defining edges adapted to engage said objects to limit movement thereof away from said one edge of said top panel, locking tabs foldably connected to said top panel and foldable into the hollow upper ends of the objects to restrain them from movement thereof in an outward direction toward said one edge, and means on said bottom panel adapted to engage with the lower ends of said objects to hold them restrained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A carrier for at least a pair of objects, the upper ends of which are substantially hollow and cylindrical, the carrier being formed of paperboard, the carrier including: horizontal top and bottom panels and vertical side wall panels hingedly connected to the top and bottom wall to form a carrier sleeve, a reinforcing flange secured to one edge of said top panel and folded into face contact with the under surface thereof, a flap hingedly connected to the inner edge of said reinforcing flange and inclining inwardly and downwardly therefrom, means connecting said top and bottom panels engaging said flap to hold the same in inclined position, said flap having apertures therethrough defining edges adapted to engage said objects to limit movement thereof away from said one edge of said top panel, locking tabs foldably connected to said top panel and foldable into the hollow upper ends of the objects to restrain them from movement thereof in an outward direction toward said one edge, and means on said bottom panel adapted to engage with the lower ends of said objects to hold them restrained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which the locking tabs are foldably connected to the top panel along fold lines which are at right angles to the said edges of said top panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which the edge of said top panel opposite said one edge is hingedly connected to a second reinforcing flange having a second flap connected thereto similar to that connected to said one edge, and including locking tabs in said top panel adapted to engage a second pair of objects similar to the first pair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 aNd in which said connecting member and side flap include cooperable notches to hold said flap in angular relation to said reinforcing flange.
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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |