US3184146A
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Collapsible folding carton with odd number of uncreased side walls
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-18
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1984-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Hurley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A COLLAPSIBLE FOLDING CARTON FORMED FROM A UNITARY BLANK OF FOLDABLE PAPERBOARD, COMPRISING: (A) AN UNEVEN NUMBER OF SIDE WALLS OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LENGTH HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER ALONG ADJACENT SIDE EDGES ON PARALLEL HINGE LINES TO FORM A TUBULAR STRUCTURE; (B) ONE OF SAID SIDE WALLS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY CO-EXTENSIVE SIDE WALL INNER AND OUTER PANELS FORMED FROM OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF THE BLANK; (C) EACH OF SAID PANELS HAVING A FREE SIDE EDGE AND BEING HINGEDLY ATTACHED ALONG ITS OPPOSITE SIDE EDGE TO AN ADJACENT WALL OF THE CARTON; (D) SAID OUTER PANEL BEING UNCREASED AND DISPOSED TO COMPLETELY OVERLIE SAID INNER PANEL; (E) SAID INNER PANEL BEING DIVIDED BY A FOLD LINE DISPOSED BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID INNER PANEL, INTO AN OUTWARD SECTION, LOCATED ADJACENT THE FREE SIDE EDGE OF SAID INNER PANEL, AND AN INWARD SECTION, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OUTWARD SECTION AND THE ADJACENT SIDE WALL, TO ACCOMMODATE COLLAPSING OF SAID TUBULAR STRUCTURE; (F) SAID OUTWARD SECTION BEING ADHESIVELY SECURED TO AN ADJACENT OVERLYING PORTION OF SAID OUTER PANEL; (G) SAID OUTER PANEL HAVING HINGED TO AND PROJECTING FROM ITS FREE SIDE EDGE A MALE LOCKING TAB RECEIVABLE WITHIN A COMPLEMENTARY FEMALE LOCKING SLIT, LOCATED AT THE HINGE LINE CONNECTED SAID INNER PANEL AND ADJACENT SIDE WALL, TO MAINTAIN THE CARTON IN ERECTED CONDITION; AND (H) A PAIR OF OPPOSED END WALLS HINGED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A COLLAPSIBLE FOLDING CARTON FORMED FROM A UNITARY BLANK OF FOLDABLE PAPERBOARD, COMPRISING: (A) AN UNEVEN NUMBER OF SIDE WALLS OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LENGTH HINGEDLY ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER ALONG ADJACENT SIDE EDGES ON PARALLEL HINGE LINES TO FORM A TUBULAR STRUCTURE; (B) ONE OF SAID SIDE WALLS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY CO-EXTENSIVE SIDE WALL INNER AND OUTER PANELS FORMED FROM OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF THE BLANK; (C) EACH OF SAID PANELS HAVING A FREE SIDE EDGE AND BEING HINGEDLY ATTACHED ALONG ITS OPPOSITE SIDE EDGE TO AN ADJACENT WALL OF THE CARTON; (D) SAID OUTER PANEL BEING UNCREASED AND DISPOSED TO COMPLETELY OVERLIE SAID INNER PANEL; (E) SAID INNER PANEL BEING DIVIDED BY A FOLD LINE DISPOSED BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID INNER PANEL, INTO AN OUTWARD SECTION, LOCATED ADJACENT THE FREE SIDE EDGE OF SAID INNER PANEL, AND AN INWARD SECTION, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OUTWARD SECTION AND THE ADJACENT SIDE WALL, TO ACCOMMODATE COLLAPSING OF SAID TUBULAR STRUCTURE; (F) SAID OUTWARD SECTION BEING ADHESIVELY SECURED TO AN ADJACENT OVERLYING PORTION OF SAID OUTER PANEL; (G) SAID OUTER PANEL HAVING HINGED TO AND PROJECTING FROM ITS FREE SIDE EDGE A MALE LOCKING TAB RECEIVABLE WITHIN A COMPLEMENTARY FEMALE LOCKING SLIT, LOCATED AT THE HINGE LINE CONNECTED SAID INNER PANEL AND ADJACENT SIDE WALL, TO MAINTAIN THE CARTON IN ERECTED CONDITION; AND (H) A PAIR OF OPPOSED END WALLS HINGED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRUCTURE.
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) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |