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US3249214A
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Banana shipping container and blank therefor
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-18
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Aust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/34; B65D5/00; B65D5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A SHIPPING CARTON FOR A CLUSTER OF BANANAS, SAID CARTON INCLUDING: A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR BOTTOM WALL, CONNECTED UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS OF L-SHAPED CONTOUR, THE VERTICAL LEG DEFINING THE GREATEST HEIGHT OF THE CARTON AND THE HORIZONTAL LEG DEFINING SPACED FLANGELIKE WALLS OF REDUCED HEIGHT, SAID FLANGE-LIKE WALLS BEING CUT TO DEFINE TAB DEFLECTORS AND CONTIGUOUS SLIT OPENINGS, A TOP WALLS CONNECTING THE VERTICAL LEG SEGMENTS OF THE SIDE WALL, A TOP CLOSURE PANEL FOLDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TOP WALL AND EXTENDING COEXTENSIVELY WITH SAID BOTTOM WALL AND THE HORIZONTAL LEG PORTION OF THE L-SHAPED SIDE WALLS,
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |