US3899072A
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Nest for a caddy
Assignee: Schick Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-06
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1993-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A nest to be used in a caddy box for the packaging of articles wherein the nest is thermoformed so that it will provide a close fit with the caddy and be capable of frictionally coupling with the caddy. The nest includes a rectangular article panel having cavity formations to mate with articles and downwardly extending side walls interconnected at the corners with bellows for normally urging the side walls outwardly. The nest is made by a one-shot forming and trimming operation in connection with a unique mold capable of providing the bellows at the corners of the nest.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglass M Reinhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In a package for an article including a caddy box and a nest assembly, said caddy box including a rectangular bottom wall and side walls vertically extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall, the improvement being in said nest which is thermoformed of plastic and which telescopically fits within said caddy box, said nest including a rectangular article receiving panel having cavity means formed to matingly receive an article, side walls extending downwardly and slightly outwardly from the periphery of said panel, and inwardly-collapsible bellows means interconnecting between the ends of adjacent side walls of said nest assembly, each of said bellows means comprising a pair of triangular-shaped panels joined directly to each other by a common fold line and to respective ones of said adjacent side walls along fold lines extending from a respective corner of said article receiving panel for urging said side walls outwardly when forced to a vertical position in the caddy box thereby providing an intimate and frictional engagement with the caddy side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In a package for an article including a caddy box and a nest assembly, said caddy box including a rectangular bottom wall and side walls vertically extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall, the improvement being in said nest which is thermoformed of plastic and which telescopically fits within said caddy box, said nest including a rectangular article receiving panel having cavity means formed to matingly receive an article, side walls extending downwardly and slightly outwardly from the periphery of said panel, and inwardly-collapsible bellows means interconnecting between the ends of adjacent side walls of said nest assembly, each of said bellows means comprising a pair of triangular-shaped panels joined directly to each other by a common fold line and to respective ones of said adjacent side walls along fold lines extending from a respective corner of said article receiving panel for urging said side walls outwardly when forced to a vertical position in the caddy box thereby providing an intimate and frictional engagement with the caddy side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package as defined in claim 1 wherein the thickness of said bellows panels is less than said nest side walls.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |