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US3116004A
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Folding paper box for light bulbs
Assignee: Robertson Paper Box Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-09-09
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1979-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Tyrseck
- 👤 Robert A Hackenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5016; B65D5/5004; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A FOLDING PAPER LIGHT BULB PACKAGE COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR SLEEVE WITH WALLS IN THE PROPORTION OF ABOUT 5 TO 8, HAVING A CENTRAL PARTITION PARALLEL TO TWO OPPOSITE WALLS OF THE SLEEVE AND DIVIDING THE SLEEVE INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS HAVING WALLS IN ABOUT THE PROPORTION OF 5 TO 4, THE SAID PARTITION HAVING BULB RECEIVING APERTURES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THE ENDS OF THE PARTITION, ACCOMMODATING AND HOLDING A PAIR OF BULBS IN POSITION IN THE SAID COMPARTMENT WITH EACH OF THE BULBS SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONTACT WITH THREE OF THE SLEEVE WALLS, AND AN END CLOSURE, COMPRISING AN END PANEL HINGEDLY JOINED TO ONE OF THE SAID OPPOSITE WALLS AND FOLDED SO AS TO CLOSE THE ADJACENT COMPARTMENT END AND LIE IN SUPPORTED RELATION TO THE PARTITION, THE SAID END PANEL HAVING A FLAP EXTENDING BEYOND THE SAID PARTITION AND BENT DOWN AGAINST THE SAME AND HELD THEREAGAINST BY THE BULB IN THE OTHER SAID COMPARTMENT, THE SAID END PANEL HAVING A CENTRAL CUT ADJACENT THE SAID HINGE LINE AND THE HINGE LINE HAVING A CUT TO EACH SIDE THEREOF, WHEREBY THE END PANEL AND FLAP WILL YIELD TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF THE BULB AND RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN THE BULB IS FULLY INSERTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A FOLDING PAPER LIGHT BULB PACKAGE COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR SLEEVE WITH WALLS IN THE PROPORTION OF ABOUT 5 TO 8, HAVING A CENTRAL PARTITION PARALLEL TO TWO OPPOSITE WALLS OF THE SLEEVE AND DIVIDING THE SLEEVE INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS HAVING WALLS IN ABOUT THE PROPORTION OF 5 TO 4, THE SAID PARTITION HAVING BULB RECEIVING APERTURES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THE ENDS OF THE PARTITION, ACCOMMODATING AND HOLDING A PAIR OF BULBS IN POSITION IN THE SAID COMPARTMENT WITH EACH OF THE BULBS SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONTACT WITH THREE OF THE SLEEVE WALLS, AND AN END CLOSURE, COMPRISING AN END PANEL HINGEDLY JOINED TO ONE OF THE SAID OPPOSITE WALLS AND FOLDED SO AS TO CLOSE THE ADJACENT COMPARTMENT END AND LIE IN SUPPORTED RELATION TO THE PARTITION, THE SAID END PANEL HAVING A FLAP EXTENDING BEYOND THE SAID PARTITION AND BENT DOWN AGAINST THE SAME AND HELD THEREAGAINST BY THE BULB IN THE OTHER SAID COMPARTMENT, THE SAID END PANEL HAVING A CENTRAL CUT ADJACENT THE SAID HINGE LINE AND THE HINGE LINE HAVING A CUT TO EACH SIDE THEREOF, WHEREBY THE END PANEL AND FLAP WILL YIELD TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF THE BULB AND RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN THE BULB IS FULLY INSERTED.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |