US3251504A
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Collapsible carrier for glass tumblers or the like
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-26
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Granted: 1966-05-17
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Expires: 1984-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Sankey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CARRIER FOR TUMBLERS OR THE LIKE COMPRISING, TWO SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULARLY SHAPED FRAME MEMBERS HAVING GENERALLY PARALLEL OPPOSED END PORTIONS, COMPLEMENTARY FLATTENED AREAS FORMED IN SAID END PORTIONS, RIVET MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH OPENINGS IN SAID FLATTENED AREAS PIVOTALLY JOINING THE END PORTIONS OF ONE MEMBER TO THE END PORTIONS OF THE OTHER MEMBER WHEREBY SAID MEMBERS MAY BE RELATIVELY PIVOTED FROM SUBSTANTIALLY SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP INTO SPACED-APART RELATIONSHIP WHERE THE RESPECTIVELY JOINED END PORTIONS DESCRIBE AN "X," COMPLEMENTARY RECESS AND DETENT MEANS FORMED IN SAID FLATTENED AREAS FOR RETAINING SAID FRAME MEMBERS IN EXPANDED POSITION, A GENERALLY INVERTED USHAPED MEMBER CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE MEANS PIVOTALLY JOINING THE END PORTIONS AND SERVING AS A CARRYING MEANS FOR SAID FRAME MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CARRIER FOR TUMBLERS OR THE LIKE COMPRISING, TWO SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULARLY SHAPED FRAME MEMBERS HAVING GENERALLY PARALLEL OPPOSED END PORTIONS, COMPLEMENTARY FLATTENED AREAS FORMED IN SAID END PORTIONS, RIVET MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH OPENINGS IN SAID FLATTENED AREAS PIVOTALLY JOINING THE END PORTIONS OF ONE MEMBER TO THE END PORTIONS OF THE OTHER MEMBER WHEREBY SAID MEMBERS MAY BE RELATIVELY PIVOTED FROM SUBSTANTIALLY SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP INTO SPACED-APART RELATIONSHIP WHERE THE RESPECTIVELY JOINED END PORTIONS DESCRIBE AN "X," COMPLEMENTARY RECESS AND DETENT MEANS FORMED IN SAID FLATTENED AREAS FOR RETAINING SAID FRAME MEMBERS IN EXPANDED POSITION, A GENERALLY INVERTED USHAPED MEMBER CONNECTED AT ITS ENDS TO THE MEANS PIVOTALLY JOINING THE END PORTIONS AND SERVING AS A CARRYING MEANS FOR SAID FRAME MEMBERS.
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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) | 1969-05-16 | 1969-11-15 | 1970-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-16 | 1973-11-15 | 1974-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-16 | 1977-11-15 | 1978-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |