US3167207A
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Plastic container with flexible hinge
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-23
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1982-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Kruger
- 👤 Paul A Braginetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:51
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A BASE SECTION AND A COVER SECTION AND HINGE MEANS THEREFOR COMPRISING A SEPARATE HINGE SECTION OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF HIGH RESISTANCE TO FATIGUE FAILURE UNDER REPEATED FLEXING, SAID BASE SECTION AND SAID COVER SECTION BEING PREFORMED WITH INTEGRAL LOOPS, EACH OF SAID INTEGRAL LOOPS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND A CONNECTING WALL, THE LOWER EDGES OF A FIRST PAIR OF SAID SIDE WALLS ABUTTING SAID BASE SECTION AND THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SIDE WALLS ABUTTING A FIRST CONNECTING WALL TO DEFINE A FIRST PASSAGE WHICH IS SUBTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR IN CROSSSECTION, THE LOWER EDGES OF A SECOND PAIR OF SAID SIDE WALLS ABUTTING SAID COVER SECTION AND THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A BASE SECTION AND A COVER SECTION AND HINGE MEANS THEREFOR COMPRISING A SEPARATE HINGE SECTION OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF HIGH RESISTANCE TO FATIGUE FAILURE UNDER REPEATED FLEXING, SAID BASE SECTION AND SAID COVER SECTION BEING PREFORMED WITH INTEGRAL LOOPS, EACH OF SAID INTEGRAL LOOPS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND A CONNECTING WALL, THE LOWER EDGES OF A FIRST PAIR OF SAID SIDE WALLS ABUTTING SAID BASE SECTION AND THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID FIRST PAIR OF SIDE WALLS ABUTTING A FIRST CONNECTING WALL TO DEFINE A FIRST PASSAGE WHICH IS SUBTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR IN CROSSSECTION, THE LOWER EDGES OF A SECOND PAIR OF SAID SIDE WALLS ABUTTING SAID COVER SECTION AND THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |