US3247955A
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Interlocking package for bearing assemblies
Assignee: Timken Co
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur R Buck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/326; B65D5/38; B65D75/00; B65D75/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN A SHIPPING PACKAGE FOR A PREASSEMBLED MULTIPLE PART ARTICLE TO BE TRANSPORTED IN PREASSEMBLED CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: FIRST WRAPPER MEANS HAVING A PANEL ENGAGING THE ARTICLE, AT LEAST TWO SIDE WALLS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PANEL AND FOLDED TO LIE ALONG THE ARTICLE, FLAPS ON SAID SIDE WALLS FOLDED OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE ARTICLE; SECOND WRAPPER MEANS HAVING A PANEL ENGAGING THE ARTICLE AT A LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE SAID FIRST MENTIONED PANEL, AT LEAST TWO SIDE WALLS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SECOND MENTIONED PANEL FOLDED TO LIE ADJACENT SAID FIRST MENTIONED SIDE WALLS, FLAP ON SAID SECOND MENTIONED SIDE WALLS FOLDED INWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE ARTICLE AND INTERENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST MENTIONED FLAPS; AND LOCKING SLEEVE MEANS SLIDABLY EMBRACING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WRAPPER MEAN AND RETAINING SAID ENGAGED FLAPS AGAINST SEPARATION, SAID SLEEVE MEANS AND PANELS ON SAID FIRST AND SECOND WRAPPER MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY ENCLOSING THE ARTICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN A SHIPPING PACKAGE FOR A PREASSEMBLED MULTIPLE PART ARTICLE TO BE TRANSPORTED IN PREASSEMBLED CONDITION, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: FIRST WRAPPER MEANS HAVING A PANEL ENGAGING THE ARTICLE, AT LEAST TWO SIDE WALLS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PANEL AND FOLDED TO LIE ALONG THE ARTICLE, FLAPS ON SAID SIDE WALLS FOLDED OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE ARTICLE; SECOND WRAPPER MEANS HAVING A PANEL ENGAGING THE ARTICLE AT A LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE SAID FIRST MENTIONED PANEL, AT LEAST TWO SIDE WALLS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SECOND MENTIONED PANEL FOLDED TO LIE ADJACENT SAID FIRST MENTIONED SIDE WALLS, FLAP ON SAID SECOND MENTIONED SIDE WALLS FOLDED INWARDLY RELATIVE TO THE ARTICLE AND INTERENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST MENTIONED FLAPS; AND LOCKING SLEEVE MEANS SLIDABLY EMBRACING SAID FIRST AND SECOND WRAPPER MEAN AND RETAINING SAID ENGAGED FLAPS AGAINST SEPARATION, SAID SLEEVE MEANS AND PANELS ON SAID FIRST AND SECOND WRAPPER MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY ENCLOSING THE ARTICLE.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |