US3107839A
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Box structure
Assignee: Foils Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-26
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don B Kauffeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/74; B65D5/741; B65D5/745
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A BOX COMPRISING BODY PANELS JOINED TOGETHER ALONG LONGITUDINAL EDGES TO FORM A HOLLOW POLYGONAL BODY AND HAVING END FLAPS JOINING THE BODY PANELS AT TRANSVERSE CREASE LINES; AND END CLOSURE MEANS CLOSING AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID HOLLOW BODY AND EACH INCLUDING AN END PANEL HAVING FLANGE FLAPS THEREAROUND, THE END CLOSURE MEANS BEING FITTED INTO THE BODY WITH THE FLANGE FLAPS FACING OUTWARDLY THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT SAID TRANSVERSE CREASE LINES, AND SAID END FLAPS BEING BENT INWARDLY OF THE BOX TO COVER SAID FLANGE FLAPS AND BEING SECURED THERETO, AT LEAST ONE END FLAP BEING WIDER THAN THE FLANGE FLAP WHICH IT COVERS AND BEING DIVIDED BY A CREASE LINE INTO AN END FLAP PORTION OF THE SAME SIZE AS THE LATTER FLANGE FLAP AND A PULL-TAB PORTION WHICH LIES AGAINST THE END PANEL NORMAL TO SAID FLAP PORTION WHEN THE BOX IS SEALED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A BOX COMPRISING BODY PANELS JOINED TOGETHER ALONG LONGITUDINAL EDGES TO FORM A HOLLOW POLYGONAL BODY AND HAVING END FLAPS JOINING THE BODY PANELS AT TRANSVERSE CREASE LINES; AND END CLOSURE MEANS CLOSING AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID HOLLOW BODY AND EACH INCLUDING AN END PANEL HAVING FLANGE FLAPS THEREAROUND, THE END CLOSURE MEANS BEING FITTED INTO THE BODY WITH THE FLANGE FLAPS FACING OUTWARDLY THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT SAID TRANSVERSE CREASE LINES, AND SAID END FLAPS BEING BENT INWARDLY OF THE BOX TO COVER SAID FLANGE FLAPS AND BEING SECURED THERETO, AT LEAST ONE END FLAP BEING WIDER THAN THE FLANGE FLAP WHICH IT COVERS AND BEING DIVIDED BY A CREASE LINE INTO AN END FLAP PORTION OF THE SAME SIZE AS THE LATTER FLANGE FLAP AND A PULL-TAB PORTION WHICH LIES AGAINST THE END PANEL NORMAL TO SAID FLAP PORTION WHEN THE BOX IS SEALED.
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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |