US3133687A
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Protective package with cushion devices for packaging fragile sheetlike articles
Assignee: West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co
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Filing: 1962-12-31
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1982-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fremion Edwin Alan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5035; B65D5/5047; B65D5/5054; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A PROTECTIVE PACKAGE FOR PACKAGING SHEET-LIKE ARTICLES SUCH AS SHEETS OF CURVED GLASS USED FOR AUTOMOBILE BACKLIGHTS, COMPRISING: (A) A BLANK OF SHEET MATERIAL SCORED AND CUT TO FORM A BOX; (B) TWO PAIRS OF FLEXIBLE CUSHION DEVICES DEPOSED WITHIN THE BOX IN OPPOSING RELATIONSHIP; (C) EACH OF SAID FLEXIBLE CUSHION DEVICES COMPRISING A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR RIGID SECTIONS AND A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE STRIPS CONNECTING SAID RIGID SECTIONS, ONE OF SAID FLEXIBLE STRIPS BEING IN POSITION TO CONTACT A PORTION OF AN EDGE OF THE SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE AND CONFORM THEREWITH, ONE OF SAID RIGID SECTIONS BEING ANCHORED TO THE BOX, AND THE OTHER SAID RIGID SECTION BEING FREE TO MOVE AWAY FROM SAID BOX AND FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO PROVIDE A FREE FLOATING ACTION FOR THE SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A PROTECTIVE PACKAGE FOR PACKAGING SHEET-LIKE ARTICLES SUCH AS SHEETS OF CURVED GLASS USED FOR AUTOMOBILE BACKLIGHTS, COMPRISING: (A) A BLANK OF SHEET MATERIAL SCORED AND CUT TO FORM A BOX; (B) TWO PAIRS OF FLEXIBLE CUSHION DEVICES DEPOSED WITHIN THE BOX IN OPPOSING RELATIONSHIP; (C) EACH OF SAID FLEXIBLE CUSHION DEVICES COMPRISING A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR RIGID SECTIONS AND A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE STRIPS CONNECTING SAID RIGID SECTIONS, ONE OF SAID FLEXIBLE STRIPS BEING IN POSITION TO CONTACT A PORTION OF AN EDGE OF THE SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE AND CONFORM THEREWITH, ONE OF SAID RIGID SECTIONS BEING ANCHORED TO THE BOX, AND THE OTHER SAID RIGID SECTION BEING FREE TO MOVE AWAY FROM SAID BOX AND FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO PROVIDE A FREE FLOATING ACTION FOR THE SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |