US3137109A
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Method of making a carrier for containers
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-26
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1981-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George M Rapata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A CONTAINER PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS WITH TRANSVERSELY ENLARGED PORTIONS ADJACENT THE UPPER ENDS IN PARALLEL RELATION, SUPPORTING A BASE OF RELATIVELY RIGID MATERIAL HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES THEREIN AND A RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE SHEET IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM THEREWITH, RELATIVELY INSERTING SAID CONTAINERS RESPECTIVELY THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID BASE, AND CONFORMING SAID RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE SHEET TO THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID CONTAINERS AND BENEATH THE TRANSVERSE ENLARGED PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A CONTAINER PACKAGE WHICH COMPRISES SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS WITH TRANSVERSELY ENLARGED PORTIONS ADJACENT THE UPPER ENDS IN PARALLEL RELATION, SUPPORTING A BASE OF RELATIVELY RIGID MATERIAL HAVING A PLURALITY OF APERTURES THEREIN AND A RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE SHEET IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM THEREWITH, RELATIVELY INSERTING SAID CONTAINERS RESPECTIVELY THROUGH THE APERTURES OF SAID BASE, AND CONFORMING SAID RELATIVELY FLEXIBLE SHEET TO THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID CONTAINERS AND BENEATH THE TRANSVERSE ENLARGED PORTIONS.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |