US3958713A
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Collapsible wall container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-27
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1995-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible walled container is disclosed. The container comprises a rectangular floor having supports connected to each corner for removably receiving upright posts therein. A lower, first edge of a chain-link wall member is attached along the length of each side of the rectangular floor. A horizontal support bar extends along an upper second edge of the chain-link wall. Catch means are connected to opposite ends of the horizontal bar for removable registry with a locking and supporting flange connected to an upper end of each upright post.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Selz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/08; B65D19/12; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00233; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00512; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00606; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00641; B65D2519/00646; B65D2519/00656; B65D2519/00671; B65D2519/00676; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00865; B65D2519/00875; B65D2519/009; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/00955; B65D2519/00965; B65D2519/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A container comprising a floor, support members connected to said floor, vertical posts removably received by said support members, a resilient wall member being connected to said floor and having a free, non-connected upper edge for extension of said wall member from a first collapsed position to a second extended position, means adjacent said free edge for supporting said wall member and means for receiving said supporting means on said vertical posts, said free edge in said extended position being a greater distance from said floor than said receiving means on said vertical posts; whereby said wall is erected from said collapsed position by raising said support means over said receiving means to said extended position and then lowering said support means into contact with said receiving means without stressing said wall member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A container comprising a floor, support members connected to said floor, vertical posts removably received by said support members, a resilient wall member being connected to said floor and having a free, non-connected upper edge for extension of said wall member from a first collapsed position to a second extended position, means adjacent said free edge for supporting said wall member and means for receiving said supporting means on said vertical posts, said free edge in said extended position being a greater distance from said floor than said receiving means on said vertical posts; whereby said wall is erected from said collapsed position by raising said support means over said receiving means to said extended position and then lowering said support means into contact with said receiving means without stressing said wall member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container of claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a metal bar connected to said wall member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container of claim 1 wherein said resilient wall member comprises a heavy gauge, nonself supporting open mesh.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A container of claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a horizontal support rail connected adjacent said upper edge of said wall member and catch bolts on opposite ends of said support rail for registry with said receiving means on said posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container according to claim 4 wherein said receiving means comprises a flange on an upper end of each of said support posts, said flange defining a notch therein for receiving said catch bolts.
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) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |