US3138254A
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Expendable storing and carrying case
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1962-01-30
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3825; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/819; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
AN EXPENDABLE PACKAGE FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL-LIKE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN A THERMALLY CONDITIONED STATE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME COMPRISING, AN OUTER SHELL COMPOSED SOLELY OF LOW THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CELLULAR MATERIAL, A PAIR OF OPEN FACED RECESSED PORTIONS FORMED IN SAID OUTER SHELL FOLDABLE ALONG A LINE INTERMEDIATE SAID RECESSED PORTIONS INTO A CLOSED INSULATED COMPARTMENT WITH EDGE PORTIONS SURROUNDING THE OPEN FACES IN ABUTMENT, A PLURALITY OF CYLINDRICAL-LIKE CONTAINERS POSITIONED WITHIN EACH OF SAID RECESSED PORTIONS, AN INNER PARTITION MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE OPEN FACE OF EACH SAID RECESSED PORTION AND SUBSTANTIALLY PERMANENTLY SECURED TO SAID OUTER SHELL TO RETAIN THE CYLINDRICAL-LIKE CONTAINERS IN POSITION WITHIN SAID SHELL REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE PACKAGE, A PLURALITY OF PASSAGEWAYS FORMED THROUGH EACH SAID INNER PARTITION MEMBER IN COMMUNICATION WITH EACH SAID RECESSED PORTION TO EXPOSE AND SUBJECT THE CONTAINERS WHILE RETAINED WITHIN THE PACKAGE TO A THERMAL CONDITIONING MEDIA WHEN THE OUTER SHELL IS IN AN OPEN POSITION, AND HANDLE MEANS SECURED TO SAID PACKAGE FOR CARRYING THE PACKAGE WHEN THE OUTER SHELL IS IN A CLOSED POSITION WHEREIN SAID INSULATED COMPARTMENT RETAINS THE THERMALLY CONDITIONED CYLINDRICAL-LIKE CONTAINERS IN THEIR CONDITIONED STATE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |