US3963167A
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Packaging filler divider
Assignee: Hallmark Cards Inc
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Filing: 1975-01-23
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1995-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An easily fabricated, yet extremely sturdy packaging filler divider for merchandise display of cartons or the like is provided which includes an elongated, tubular body with a central reinforcing sheet therein having marginal flaps extending oppositely from the sheet and connected to opposed internal sidewall portions of the body; by virtue of this construction fabrication costs are drastically reduced since the filler can be produced from a single, continuous sheet of paper stock using completely automated equipment with only two simple folds being required, and moreover the resistance to crushing or other deformation of the filler is greatly enhanced. In preferred forms, the filler is fabricated from an initially flat, precut paper blank such that the finished divider can be folded to a flat storage position when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 II Larry J. Newgaard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In combination: a merchandise container having a bottom wall and upstanding sidewalls for defining a merchandise-receiving space within the container; a supply of merchandise positioned within said space and of lesser volume than the latter, one marginal edge of said merchandise and the adjacent, opposed sidewall of said container defining a filler-receiving space; and a filler of dimensions to substantially fill said filler-receiving space positioned within the latter, said filler including an elongated, hollow body having spaced, opposed, substantially parallel and planar sidewalls respectively adjacent said one marginal edge of the merchandise and said opposed container sidewall for preventing substantial shifting of said merchandise within the container; and an elongated, substantially planar reinforcing member of a length substantially equal to said sidewalls and positioned within said body in substantially spanning and perpendicular relationship to the body sidewalls, said member including respective, unitary marginal flaps connected to opposed sides of the member, each of said flaps extending substantially the entire length of the member and adjacent body sidewall and being connected to the latter. said marginal flaps extending in opposite directions relative to said reinforcing member for rigidifying said filler.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination: a merchandise container having a bottom wall and upstanding sidewalls for defining a merchandise-receiving space within the container; a supply of merchandise positioned within said space and of lesser volume than the latter, one marginal edge of said merchandise and the adjacent, opposed sidewall of said container defining a filler-receiving space; and a filler of dimensions to substantially fill said filler-receiving space positioned within the latter, said filler including an elongated, hollow body having spaced, opposed, substantially parallel and planar sidewalls respectively adjacent said one marginal edge of the merchandise and said opposed container sidewall for preventing substantial shifting of said merchandise within the container; and an elongated, substantially planar reinforcing member of a length substantially equal to said sidewalls and positioned within said body in substantially spanning and perpendicular relationship to the body sidewalls, said member including respective, unitary marginal flaps connected to opposed sides of the member, each of said flaps extending substantially the entire length of the member and adjacent body sidewall and being connected to the latter. said marginal flaps extending in opposite directions relative to said reinforcing member for rigidifying said filler.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said merchandise comprises a stack of greeting cards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 including a hold-down tab extending from the upper margin of said filler and in overlying relationship to a portion of the upper margin of said merchandise.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said body, reinforcing member and flaps are formed from a single, continuous piece of paper stock.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 including a separate flap secured adjacent one longitudinal upper edge of said body and of greater width than the distance between said body sidewalls.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |