US3198172A
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Birdhouse assembly kit and birdhouse constructed therefrom
Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corp
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Filing: 1964-02-17
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1984-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William B Crane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A BIRDHOUSE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) AN OPENED AND RECLOSED PAPERBOARD MILK CONTAINER OF THE TYPE HAVING A PAIR OF INCLINED TOP PANELS AND A PAIR OF RIDGE-FORMING PANELS EXTENDING UPWARD FROM THE TOP PANELS, AND (B) A TOP STRUCTURE FORMING A COMBINED ROOF AND MOUNTING BRACKET SECURED TO THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER, (C) SAID TOP STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SECTION OF SHEETLIKE MATERIAL FOLDED IN THE CENTER TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF OPPOSED, FACING SOCKET-FORMING PANELS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE RIDGE-FORMING PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER AND FOLDED ALONG THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SOCKET-FORMING PANELS TO PROVIDE DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ROOF-FORMING PANELS,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A BIRDHOUSE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING (A) AN OPENED AND RECLOSED PAPERBOARD MILK CONTAINER OF THE TYPE HAVING A PAIR OF INCLINED TOP PANELS AND A PAIR OF RIDGE-FORMING PANELS EXTENDING UPWARD FROM THE TOP PANELS, AND (B) A TOP STRUCTURE FORMING A COMBINED ROOF AND MOUNTING BRACKET SECURED TO THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER, (C) SAID TOP STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SECTION OF SHEETLIKE MATERIAL FOLDED IN THE CENTER TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF OPPOSED, FACING SOCKET-FORMING PANELS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE RIDGE-FORMING PANELS OF SAID CONTAINER AND FOLDED ALONG THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SOCKET-FORMING PANELS TO PROVIDE DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY EXTENDING ROOF-FORMING PANELS,
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |