US3208619A
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Demountable sheet metal shipping containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-18
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1982-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Kridle
- 👤 Lahon H Grimes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A DEMOUNTABLE CONTAINER COMPRISING A LID, A BASE, SIDE PANELS INTERLOCKING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND INTERFITTING WITH SAID BASE; CORNER BRACES, EACH CORNER BRACE HAVING MEANS INTERFITTING WITH SAID BASE, A PORTION ENCOMPASSING THE CORNER WHERE ADJACENT SIDE PANELS INTERLOCK, AND A PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID LID GENERALLY IN A DIRECTION TOWARD THE CENTER OPF SAID LID; AND MEANS FOR FASTENING TOGETHER SAID EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID CORNER BRACES, SAID FASTENING MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR RECEIVING SECURING MEANS TO SECURE SAID FASTENING MEANS, WHEREBY SAID CONTAINER IS RETAINED IN ASSEMBLED, REINFORCED, RELATIVELY RIGID CONFIGURATION, PROOF AGAINST ACCIDENTAL OPENING AND AGAINST TAMPERING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A DEMOUNTABLE CONTAINER COMPRISING A LID, A BASE, SIDE PANELS INTERLOCKING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND INTERFITTING WITH SAID BASE; CORNER BRACES, EACH CORNER BRACE HAVING MEANS INTERFITTING WITH SAID BASE, A PORTION ENCOMPASSING THE CORNER WHERE ADJACENT SIDE PANELS INTERLOCK, AND A PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID LID GENERALLY IN A DIRECTION TOWARD THE CENTER OPF SAID LID; AND MEANS FOR FASTENING TOGETHER SAID EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID CORNER BRACES, SAID FASTENING MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR RECEIVING SECURING MEANS TO SECURE SAID FASTENING MEANS, WHEREBY SAID CONTAINER IS RETAINED IN ASSEMBLED, REINFORCED, RELATIVELY RIGID CONFIGURATION, PROOF AGAINST ACCIDENTAL OPENING AND AGAINST TAMPERING.
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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |