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US3910486A
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Reclosable container and blanks therefor
Assignee: PACK IMAGE Inc ONE CROSS ST MIDDLEBURY VT 05753 A VT CORP
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Filing: 1974-04-05
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A paperboard blank for a flip-top container, a flip-top container and a method of assembly are disclosed. The containers feature an initially sealed flip-top separable along perforations accessibly disposed on the front panel of the container. When opened, the flip-top exposes an access cutout of an integral internal collar which increases the structural strength of the container at certain critical locations. Each side of the container is provided with a latch having mating portions which are detachably connected and thus positively aligned during all of the container assembly steps to eliminate registry problems between the mating portions of the latches.
Inventors
- 👤 Orison W Stone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/542; B65D5/5425; B65D5/543; B65D5/544; B65D5/548; B65D5/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A paperboard blank for a paperboard container comprising: a front panel which includes a detachable portion and an attachment flap integrally connected to said detachable portion at the upper extremity of said front panel; a pair of side panels, each side panel being integrally connected to said front panel and including a detachable tab in the upper portion thereof, the upper portion of one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab removably connected to the detachable tabs of that side panel; a collar panel disposed adjacent said attachment flap and the upper portion of both of said side panels, said collar being integrally connected to the upper portion of both of said side panels and to said fixed latching tab; a bottom panel integrally connected to said front panel; a back panel integrally connected to said bottom panel; and, a top panel integrally connected to said back panel, said top panel having at least one integrally connected side flap adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A paperboard blank for a paperboard container comprising: a front panel which includes a detachable portion and an attachment flap integrally connected to said detachable portion at the upper extremity of said front panel; a pair of side panels, each side panel being integrally connected to said front panel and including a detachable tab in the upper portion thereof, the upper portion of one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab removably connected to the detachable tabs of that side panel; a collar panel disposed adjacent said attachment flap and the upper portion of both of said side panels, said collar being integrally connected to the upper portion of both of said side panels and to said fixed latching tab; a bottom panel integrally connected to said front panel; a back panel integrally connected to said bottom panel; and, a top panel integrally connected to said back panel, said top panel having at least one integrally connected side flap adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The paperboard blank of claim 1 wherein the upper portion of both of said side panels includes a fixed latching tab removably connected to the detachable tab of that side panel; wherein said collar panel is integrally connected to both of said fixed latching tabs; and, wherein said top panel includes two side flaps, each of said side flaps being adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
181 words
A paperboard blank for a paperboard container comprising: a front panel which includes a detachable portion and an attachment flap integrally connected to said detachable portion at the upper extremity of said front panel; a pair of side panels, each side panel being integrally connected to said front panel and including a detachable tab in the upper portion thereof, the upper portion of one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab removably connecTed to the detachable tab of that side panel; a collar panel disposed adjacent said attachment flap and the upper portion of both of said side panels, said collar panel being integrally connected to the upper portion of both of said side panels and to said fixed latching tab; a back panel integrally connected to one of said side panels; and, a top panel integrally connected to said back panel, said top panel having at least one integrally connected side flap adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A paperboard blank for a paperboard container comprising: a front panel which includes a detachable portion and an attachment flap integrally connected to said detachable portion at the upper extremity of said front panel; a pair of side panels, each side panel being integrally connected to said front panel and including a detachable tab in the upper portion thereof, the upper portion of one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab removably connecTed to the detachable tab of that side panel; a collar panel disposed adjacent said attachment flap and the upper portion of both of said side panels, said collar panel being integrally connected to the upper portion of both of said side panels and to said fixed latching tab; a back panel integrally connected to one of said side panels; and, a top panel integrally connected to said back panel, said top panel having at least one integrally connected side flap adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The paperboard blank of claim 3 wherein the upper portion of both of said side panels includes a fixed latching tab removably connected to the detachable tab of that side panel; wherein said collar panel is integrally connected to both of said fixed latching tabs; and, wherein said top panel includes two side flaps, each of said side flaps being adapted for attachment to one of said detachable tabs when said top panel is disposed in an overlying relationship with said attachment flap for attachment thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A side filled, flat glued, flip-top paperboard container comprising: a first panel including a detachable portion; second and third panels integrally connected to opposite sides of said first panel, both of said second and third panels including a detachable tab at one end thereof, said second and third panels having a fixed latching tab detachably connected to the detachable tab; an attachment flap integrally connected to the detachable portion of said first panel; a collar panel integrally connected to said second and third panels and to said fixed latching tab, said collar panel being disposed adjacent said attachment flap; and, a fourth panel integral with said first panel and having end flaps, each of said end flaps being adapted to overlap and be secured to one of said detachable tabs when said fourth panel is secured to said attachment flap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
A side filled, flat glued, flip-top paperboard container comprising: a first panel including a detachable portion; second and third panels integrally connected to opposite sides of said first panel, both of said second and third panels including a detachable tab at one end thereof, said second and third panels having a fixed latching tab detachably connected to the detachable tab; an attachment flap integrally connected to the detachable portion of said first panel; a collar panel integrally connected to said second and third panels and to said fixed latching tab, said collar panel being disposed adjacent said attachment flap; and, a fourth panel integral with said first panel and having end flaps, each of said end flaps being adapted to overlap and be secured to one of said detachable tabs when said fourth panel is secured to said attachment flap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The side filled, flat glued, flip-top paperboard container of claim 5 wherein said third panel includes a fixed latching tab detachably connected to one of said detachable tabs; and, wherein said collar panel is integrally connected to both of said fixed latching tabs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a paperboard container including a front panel, a pair of side panels, a back panel, a bottom panel and a top panel hingedly connected to the back panel, the improvement comprising: an internally disposed collar panel integrally connected to both of said side panels; and, said front panel including a detachable portion which overlies a portion of said collar panel, said side panels including a detachable tab, one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab integrally connected to the detachable tab of that side panel, and said top panel being secured to said detachable tabs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a paperboard container including a front panel, a pair of side panels, a back panel, a bottom panel and a top panel hingedly connected to the back panel, the improvement comprising: an internally disposed collar panel integrally connected to both of said side panels; and, said front panel including a detachable portion which overlies a portion of said collar panel, said side panels including a detachable tab, one of said side panels including a fixed latching tab integrally connected to the detachable tab of that side panel, and said top panel being secured to said detachable tabs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a paperboard container including a front panel, a pair of side panels, a back panel, a bottom panel and a top panel hingedly connected to the back panel, the improvement comprising: an internally disposed collar panel integrally connected to both of said side panels, said collar panel having a cutout; and, said front panel including a detachable portion which overlies a portion of said collar, said detachable portion including an attachment flap defined by the cutout of said collar panel and secured to said top panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a paperboard container including a front panel, a pair of side panels, a back panel, a bottom panel and a top panel hingedly connected to the back panel, the improvement comprising: an internally disposed collar panel integrally connected to both of said side panels, said collar panel having a cutout; and, said front panel including a detachable portion which overlies a portion of said collar, said detachable portion including an attachment flap defined by the cutout of said collar panel and secured to said top panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
The paperboard container of claim 8 including: latching means for releasably latching said top panel in a closed configuration, said latching means comprising: a fixed latching tab integral with one of said pair of side panels; and, a detachable tab detachably secured to said fixed latching tab and secured to said top panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
The paperboard container of claim 9 wherein said latching means further comprises: a second fixed latching tab integral with the other of said pair of side panels; and, a deTachable tab detachably secured to said second fixed latching tab and secured to said top panel.
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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |