US3178091A
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Gable top container
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1963-03-19
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1983-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence S Tobias
- 👤 Bernard R Drolen
- 👤 Carlton E Odell
- 👤 Robert P Annick
- 👤 Donald C Hinga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/06; B65D5/067; B65D5/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A THERMOPLASTIC COATED PAPERBOARD GABLE TOPPED, FOUR SIDED, OVERLAP CONTAINER FOR FLUIDS HAVING, IN AND AS COMPONENTS OF THE GABLE TOP STRUCTURE, GABLE SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS WITH OUTER LIPS, MEANS DEFINING A LATERALLY DISPOSED FULL SLIT IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE GABLE SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS NEAR THE OUTER LIP THEREOF, MEANS DEFINING AN EXTERIOR ZONE OF SURFACE DISRUPTING WHEREIN THE THERMOPLASTIC COATING HAS A GLOSSINESS LESS THAN THAT OF THE THERMOPLASTIC COATING OUTSIDE THE ZONE AND AN IMPROVED HEAT SEALABILITY AT LEAST BELOW THE SLIT, FIRST PORTIONS OF THE ZONE BEING DISPOSED ABUTTINGLY AND HEAT-SEALED TO SECOND PORTIONS OF THE ZONE, AND ROOF SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A THERMOPLASTIC COATED PAPERBOARD GABLE TOPPED, FOUR SIDED, OVERLAP CONTAINER FOR FLUIDS HAVING, IN AND AS COMPONENTS OF THE GABLE TOP STRUCTURE, GABLE SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS WITH OUTER LIPS, MEANS DEFINING A LATERALLY DISPOSED FULL SLIT IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE GABLE SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS NEAR THE OUTER LIP THEREOF, MEANS DEFINING AN EXTERIOR ZONE OF SURFACE DISRUPTING WHEREIN THE THERMOPLASTIC COATING HAS A GLOSSINESS LESS THAN THAT OF THE THERMOPLASTIC COATING OUTSIDE THE ZONE AND AN IMPROVED HEAT SEALABILITY AT LEAST BELOW THE SLIT, FIRST PORTIONS OF THE ZONE BEING DISPOSED ABUTTINGLY AND HEAT-SEALED TO SECOND PORTIONS OF THE ZONE, AND ROOF SURFACE END CLOSURE PANELS.
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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |