US3949932A
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End box for packaging articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-08
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A box for packaging one or more articles, wherein the end portions of said articles are protected, including opposed face panels that are located in parallel, spaced apart relation for receiving the end portions of said articles therebetween, a one-piece end panel being joined to the face panels and located at right angles with respect thereto for covering the ends of the articles, and a flexible tie member wrapped transversely around said face panels for securing said box in secure position on said articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael B. Shore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/02; B65D59/00; B65D59/06; B65D59/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A blank for an end box in which elongated articles are packaged, comprising a one-piece construction defined by opposed panels between which a reduced panel is connected by score lines, each of said opposed panels including a central panel to which side flaps are joined along score lines and a plurality of substantially rectangular openings being formed in said opposed panels and bisecting said score lines dividing the central panels from the side flaps thereof, wherein said openings extend equally into said central panels and side flaps joined thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A blank for an end box in which elongated articles are packaged, comprising a one-piece construction defined by opposed panels between which a reduced panel is connected by score lines, each of said opposed panels including a central panel to which side flaps are joined along score lines and a plurality of substantially rectangular openings being formed in said opposed panels and bisecting said score lines dividing the central panels from the side flaps thereof, wherein said openings extend equally into said central panels and side flaps joined thereto.
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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |