US3128002A
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Carrying case
Assignee: Meritor Inc
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Filing: 1962-02-12
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1982-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin L Buchanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A CARRYING CASE, COMPRISING (A) AN UPPER AND LOWER SHELL RELEASABLY LOCKED TOGETHER, (B) SAID UPPER SHELL HAVING A PAIR OF DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING END WALLS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO A TOP WALL HAVING DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS TERMINATING COPLANAR WITH THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID END WALLS AND HAVING ITS LATERAL EDGES PROJECTING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID END WALLS, (C) SAID BOTTOM SHELL HAVING A U-SHAPED WRAP FORMING FRONT AND REAR WALLS INTERCONNECTED BY A BOTTOM WALL,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A CARRYING CASE, COMPRISING (A) AN UPPER AND LOWER SHELL RELEASABLY LOCKED TOGETHER, (B) SAID UPPER SHELL HAVING A PAIR OF DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING END WALLS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO A TOP WALL HAVING DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS TERMINATING COPLANAR WITH THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID END WALLS AND HAVING ITS LATERAL EDGES PROJECTING OUTWARDLY BEYOND SAID END WALLS, (C) SAID BOTTOM SHELL HAVING A U-SHAPED WRAP FORMING FRONT AND REAR WALLS INTERCONNECTED BY A BOTTOM WALL,
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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |