US3132793A
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Reclosable paperboard carton
Assignee: ST Regis Paper Co
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Filing: 1962-09-13
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Belmont D Osteen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/542; B65D5/5435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CARTON FORMED OF PAPERBOARD OR THE LIKE SEMI-RIGID SHEET MATERIAL AND HAVING FRONT, BOTTOM, BACK AND COVER WALLS CONNECTED BY FOLD LINES, CLOSURE FLAPS DEPENDING FROM THE ENDS OF SAID WALLS FOR FORMING END CLOSURE MEANS, A CLOSURE FLAP PANEL DEPENDING FROM SAID COVER AND COMPRISING A SERIES OF AT LEAST FOUR INTERCONNECTED LONGITUDINAL PARTS, THE SECOND PART BEING SEPARABLE FROM THE FIRST AND THIRD PARTS ALONG LINES OF PERFORATIONS TO FORM A REMOVABLE TEAR STRIP, THE FIRST PART PROVIDING DEPENDING COVER CLOSURE FLAP MEANS AFTER THE TEAR STRIP PART IS REMOVED, THE FOURTH PART BEING FOLDED IN UNDERLYING RELATION TO THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PARTS, A LOWER PORTION OF THE FOURTH PART AS THUS FOLDED IN UNDER, BEING PERMANENTLY ADHERED TO THE FRONT WALL, AND THE OTHER PORTION OF THE FOURTH PART FORMING POCKET MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID FIRST PART AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TEAR STRIP PART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CARTON FORMED OF PAPERBOARD OR THE LIKE SEMI-RIGID SHEET MATERIAL AND HAVING FRONT, BOTTOM, BACK AND COVER WALLS CONNECTED BY FOLD LINES, CLOSURE FLAPS DEPENDING FROM THE ENDS OF SAID WALLS FOR FORMING END CLOSURE MEANS, A CLOSURE FLAP PANEL DEPENDING FROM SAID COVER AND COMPRISING A SERIES OF AT LEAST FOUR INTERCONNECTED LONGITUDINAL PARTS, THE SECOND PART BEING SEPARABLE FROM THE FIRST AND THIRD PARTS ALONG LINES OF PERFORATIONS TO FORM A REMOVABLE TEAR STRIP, THE FIRST PART PROVIDING DEPENDING COVER CLOSURE FLAP MEANS AFTER THE TEAR STRIP PART IS REMOVED, THE FOURTH PART BEING FOLDED IN UNDERLYING RELATION TO THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PARTS, A LOWER PORTION OF THE FOURTH PART AS THUS FOLDED IN UNDER, BEING PERMANENTLY ADHERED TO THE FRONT WALL, AND THE OTHER PORTION OF THE FOURTH PART FORMING POCKET MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID FIRST PART AFTER REMOVAL OF THE TEAR STRIP PART.
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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |