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US3163290A
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Multiple shipping container
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-12-04
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Granted: 1964-12-29
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Expires: 1982-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Shive
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A SHIPPING CONTAINER COMPRISING A GROUPING OF AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUAL CARTONS, EACH INDIVIDUAL CARTON HAVING A TOP FLAP FOLDED DOWN ALONG ITS SIDE WALL OPPOSITE THE OTHER INDIVIDUAL CARTON, A LID POSITIONED OVER THE TOPS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CARTONS AND INCLUDING A DOWN-TURNED DOUBLE FLAP MEMBER ALONG TWO OF ITS OPPOSITE SIDES, EACH DOUBLE FLAP MEMBER EXTENDING DOWN AND BEHIND SAID TOP FLAP OF THE CARTON TO BE INTERLOCKED THEREWITH, AND MEANS SECURING THE DOWN-TURNED FLAP MEMBERS TO THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID INDIVIDUAL CARTONS TO FORM A TOP LIFTING FLANGE AT THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE LARGE CONTAINER UNIT.
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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) | 1967-12-29 | 1968-06-29 | 1968-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-29 | 1972-06-29 | 1972-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-29 | 1976-06-29 | 1976-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |