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US3909089A
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Container for storing and carrying articles
Assignee: Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a container for storing trays and the like which includes a walled container having a door hingedly mounted thereon. The container includes means for supporting trays within the container together with a flange on the top portion of the door for engagement with and support of the front portion of the top. The door is provided with a further flange on the jamb edge for engagement with notches carried by the inner surface of the wall when the door is closed. A further feature includes a lock for the door and a handle for the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Springer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/28; B65D25/2835; B65D25/2858; B65D2525/00; B65D2525/28; B65D2525/281; B65D2525/285; B65D2525/289
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A container for storing and carrying articles comprising: a. a walled container having a top, bottom, a rear wall and side walls, b. a door hingedly mounted on the container, c. flange means carried by said door at the edge thereof, operable aligned for engagement with d. notches formed on the ends of flanges on the interior of a side wall of said container for added support of the wall when said door is closed, and e. latch means for maintaining said door in closed position upon the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container for storing and carrying articles comprising: a. a walled container having a top, bottom, a rear wall and side walls, b. a door hingedly mounted on the container, c. flange means carried by said door at the edge thereof, operable aligned for engagement with d. notches formed on the ends of flanges on the interior of a side wall of said container for added support of the wall when said door is closed, and e. latch means for maintaining said door in closed position upon the container.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |