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US3099379A
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Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1959-03-18
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1979-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph E Stease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/322; B65D5/323; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/441; B65D5/445; B65D5/448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A CARTON COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SIDE PANELS EACH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED VERTICALLY DISPOSED EDGES; A CONNECTING FLAP EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID EDGES OF ALL OF SAID SIDE PANELS; AND A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING MENTAL STRIP CONNECTING MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY DISPOSED BETWEEN ALL OF SAID CONNECTING FLAPS AND THE ADJACENT SIDE PANELS TO SECURE SAID SIDE PANELS TOGETHER AT ADJACENT EDGES THEREOF, SAID CONNECTING MEMBERS EACH INCLUDING OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PENETRATING TONGUE PORTIONS LOCKINGLY EMBEDDED IN THE RESPECTIVE CONNECTING FLAP AND SIDE PANEL TO OVERLAPPING SECURE SAID CONNECTING MEMBER, CONNECTING FLAP, AND ADJACENT SIDE PANEL TOGETHER, TO INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF SAID CORNERS OF SAID CARTON AGAINST RUPTURE AND AGAINST DEFORMATION BY STACKING LIKE CARTONS THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A CARTON COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SIDE PANELS EACH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED VERTICALLY DISPOSED EDGES; A CONNECTING FLAP EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID EDGES OF ALL OF SAID SIDE PANELS; AND A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING MENTAL STRIP CONNECTING MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY DISPOSED BETWEEN ALL OF SAID CONNECTING FLAPS AND THE ADJACENT SIDE PANELS TO SECURE SAID SIDE PANELS TOGETHER AT ADJACENT EDGES THEREOF, SAID CONNECTING MEMBERS EACH INCLUDING OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PENETRATING TONGUE PORTIONS LOCKINGLY EMBEDDED IN THE RESPECTIVE CONNECTING FLAP AND SIDE PANEL TO OVERLAPPING SECURE SAID CONNECTING MEMBER, CONNECTING FLAP, AND ADJACENT SIDE PANEL TOGETHER, TO INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF SAID CORNERS OF SAID CARTON AGAINST RUPTURE AND AGAINST DEFORMATION BY STACKING LIKE CARTONS THEREON.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |