US3167239A
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Easy-opening reclosable carton with hinged cover
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-18
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1983-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C Collura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/26; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/545; B65D5/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
AN EASY-OPENING, RECLOSABLE CARTON FORMED FROM A UNITARY BLANK OF FOLDABLE PAPERBOARD, COMPRISING; (A) A BOTTOM WALL; (B) A PAIR OF FRONT AND REAR SIDE WALLS HINGED TO AND UPSTANDING FROM THE BOTTOM WALL; (C) A PAIR OF END WALLS EACH INCLUDING; (I) AN INNER END CLOSURE FLAP HINGED TO AND UPSTANDING FROM AN END EDGE OF THE BOTTOM WALL; AND (II) A PAIR OF OUTER END CLOSURE FLAPS HINGED TO END EDGES OF THE SIDE WALLS AND SECURED TO EACH OTHER IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH THE INNER END CLOSURE FLAP; (D) A COVER INCLUDING: (I) A TOP WALL HINGED TO AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF THE REAR SIDE WALL; (II) A FRONT CLOSURE PANEL HINGED TO AND DEPENDING FROM THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE TOP WALL IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH AN UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT WALL;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
AN EASY-OPENING, RECLOSABLE CARTON FORMED FROM A UNITARY BLANK OF FOLDABLE PAPERBOARD, COMPRISING; (A) A BOTTOM WALL; (B) A PAIR OF FRONT AND REAR SIDE WALLS HINGED TO AND UPSTANDING FROM THE BOTTOM WALL; (C) A PAIR OF END WALLS EACH INCLUDING; (I) AN INNER END CLOSURE FLAP HINGED TO AND UPSTANDING FROM AN END EDGE OF THE BOTTOM WALL; AND (II) A PAIR OF OUTER END CLOSURE FLAPS HINGED TO END EDGES OF THE SIDE WALLS AND SECURED TO EACH OTHER IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH THE INNER END CLOSURE FLAP; (D) A COVER INCLUDING: (I) A TOP WALL HINGED TO AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF THE REAR SIDE WALL; (II) A FRONT CLOSURE PANEL HINGED TO AND DEPENDING FROM THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE TOP WALL IN OVERLYING RELATION WITH AN UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT WALL;
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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) | 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 |