US3101063A
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Cushioned skid
Assignee: Packaging Consultants Inc
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Filing: 1960-11-09
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1980-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P Wharton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/24; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/40; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00079; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00567; B65D2519/00572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A CUSHIONED CARGO DEVICE INCLUDING A CONTAINER IN WHICH GOODS MAY BE PLACED, A PLURALITY OF CUSHIONING SKIDS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER TO ABSORB SHOCK AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO LADING DISPOSED THEREIN, EACH SKID INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER AND TWO SLOTTED SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE CENTRAL PORTION, A FOOT MEMBER HAVING BOLT-LIKE MEMBERS ATTACHED THERETO AND EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID FOOT MEMBER BEING DISPOSED WITH THE SPACE LYING BETWEEN SAID SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME, SAID BOLT-LIKE MEMBERS EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOTS OF SAID SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME, A PIECE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL DISPOSED UNDER COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AND SAID FOOT MEMBER, AND A PAIR OF END PLATES ATTACHED TO THE U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AT THE ENDS THEREOF WHEREBY SAID PIECE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL IS ENCASED WITHIN THE SPACE DEFINED BY THE U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AND THE FOOT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A CUSHIONED CARGO DEVICE INCLUDING A CONTAINER IN WHICH GOODS MAY BE PLACED, A PLURALITY OF CUSHIONING SKIDS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER TO ABSORB SHOCK AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO LADING DISPOSED THEREIN, EACH SKID INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER AND TWO SLOTTED SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE CENTRAL PORTION, A FOOT MEMBER HAVING BOLT-LIKE MEMBERS ATTACHED THERETO AND EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID FOOT MEMBER BEING DISPOSED WITH THE SPACE LYING BETWEEN SAID SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME, SAID BOLT-LIKE MEMBERS EXTENDING THROUGH THE SLOTS OF SAID SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME, A PIECE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL DISPOSED UNDER COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AND SAID FOOT MEMBER, AND A PAIR OF END PLATES ATTACHED TO THE U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AT THE ENDS THEREOF WHEREBY SAID PIECE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL IS ENCASED WITHIN THE SPACE DEFINED BY THE U-SHAPED MAIN FRAME AND THE FOOT MEMBER.
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) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |