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US5301870A
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Scoop
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1992-12-14
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Granted: 1994-04-12
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Expires: 2012-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A paper scoop particularly suitable for use in concentrated detergent cartons. The scoop is formed from a blank of paperboard which includes a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel and two side panels on either side of the front panel. The side panels include handle apertures. When erected from the paperboard blank, the scoop can assume two positions: a flattened tubular position wherein the bottom panel is folded along a bisecting scoreline and an erected position wherein the bottom panel is snapped open whereby the bottom panel is disposed generally perpendicularly to the plane of the flattened scoop.
Inventors
- 👤 Preston M. Smith
- 👤 Dominic Marazita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel having side edges and having a first side and a second side, e) said blank being formed from paperboard, f) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel, g) said rear panel being adapted to fold toward said front panel with said first side facing said front panel, and h) each said side panel being adapted to fold toward said rear panel with said second side of said rear panel facing said side panels, i) at least one of the side panels including a handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel having side edges and having a first side and a second side, e) said blank being formed from paperboard, f) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel, g) said rear panel being adapted to fold toward said front panel with said first side facing said front panel, and h) each said side panel being adapted to fold toward said rear panel with said second side of said rear panel facing said side panels, i) at least one of the side panels including a handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The blank according to claim 1 wherein said bottom panel is generally oval.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The blank according to claim 1 wherein said bottom panel is formed from score lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The blank according to claim 1 wherein the front panel is separated from said side panel and from said bottom panel by score lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The blank according to claim 3 wherein the score lines forming said bottom panel intersect the score lines separating the front panel from the side panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The blank of claim 1 wherein at least a part of each said side panel is adapted to overlie said rear panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
A paperboard scoop having an inside and an outside, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of the front panel and said bottom panel including a bottom edge, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel, and adhered to the inside of each of said side panels, said scoop being formed from paperboard, said side panels not forming the interior of said scoop, e) at least one of the side panels including a handle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A paperboard scoop having an inside and an outside, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of the front panel and said bottom panel including a bottom edge, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel, and adhered to the inside of each of said side panels, said scoop being formed from paperboard, said side panels not forming the interior of said scoop, e) at least one of the side panels including a handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The scoop according to claim 7 wherein said bottom panel is generally oval.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scoop according to claim 7 wherein said bottom panel is formed from score lines.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The scoop according to claim 7 wherein the front panel is separated from said side panels and from said bottom panel by score lines.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The scoop according to claim 9 wherein the score lines forming said bottom panel intersect the score lines separating the front panel from the side panels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The scoop according to claim 7 wherein said front panel top edge extends to a level above the top edges of the side panels.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The scoop according to claim 12 wherein said front panel top edge is arcuate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
The scoop according to claim 7 wherein the bottom panel includes a scoreline generally bisecting said panel into two subpanels, one above the bisecting scoreline adjacent to the front panel and one below the bisecting scoreline adjacent the rear panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
51 words
The scoop according to claim 14, wherein said scoop is openable from a generally flat first position wherein all elements lie generally in a single plane and said bottom panel is folded along the bisecting scoreline and a second, open, position wherein bottom subpanel extends generally perpendicularly to said first plane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
10 words
The scoop according to claim 7 which is sift proof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The scoop of claim 7 wherein said bottom panel includes a periphery and the entire periphery is contiguous with at least one of said front and rear panels.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
98 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) said side panels each including a handle, d) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, e) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel and having side edges, f) said blank being formed from paperboard, and g) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
98 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) said side panels each including a handle, d) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, e) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel and having side edges, f) said blank being formed from paperboard, and g) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
118 words
A paperboard scoop having an inside and an outside, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) said side panels each including a handle and said side panel handles being adhered to each other to form a single handle extending generally outwardly from said side panels, d) a bottom panel attached o the bottom edge of the front panel, e) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel, and adhered to the inside of said side panels, said scoop being formed from paperboard, said side panels not forming the interior of said scoop.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
118 words
A paperboard scoop having an inside and an outside, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) said side panels each including a handle and said side panel handles being adhered to each other to form a single handle extending generally outwardly from said side panels, d) a bottom panel attached o the bottom edge of the front panel, e) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel, and adhered to the inside of said side panels, said scoop being formed from paperboard, said side panels not forming the interior of said scoop.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
134 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel and having side edges, e) said blank being formed from paperboard, f) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel, g) said rear panel being adapted to fold toward said front panel, h) each said side panel being adapted to fold toward said rear panel rearwardly of said rear panel, i) said front panel top edge extending above the top edge of the side panels.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
134 words
A paperboard blank for forming a scoop, comprising: a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, b) side panels attached to each side edge of said front panel, c) a bottom panel attached to the bottom edge of said front panel, d) a rear panel attached to the bottom edge of said bottom panel and having side edges, e) said blank being formed from paperboard, f) a scoreline generally bisecting said bottom panel, and intersecting the side edges of said rear panel, g) said rear panel being adapted to fold toward said front panel, h) each said side panel being adapted to fold toward said rear panel rearwardly of said rear panel, i) said front panel top edge extending above the top edge of the side panels.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The blank according to claim 20 wherein the front top panel is rounded.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
The blank according to claim 21 wherein said front panel top edge is arcuate.
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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) | 1997-04-11 | 1997-10-11 | 1998-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-04-11 | 2001-10-11 | 2002-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-04-11 | 2005-10-11 | 2006-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |