US3258187A
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Carton with cam-latching lid
Assignee: A AND E PLASTIK PAK CO Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-29
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1985-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Greatman Sidney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/32; B65D85/324
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A DISPLAY CARTON FOR EGGS AND LIKE OBJECTS WHEREIN LID AND BOTTOM PARTS MATE FOR CLOSURE AT A MATING ZONE INTERMEDIATE BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE PACKAGE OBJECTS, WHICH CARTON IS COMPRISED OT: AN ELONGATED BOTTOM FORMED OF RELATIVELY THICK AND RIGID MATERIAL, WHICH BOTTOM COMPRISES: WALLS FORMING A PLURALITY OF CELLULAR COMPARTMENTS FOR ACCOMODATING THE LOWER PARTS OF PACKAGED OBJECTS; A PLUALITY OF HOLLOW VERTICAL COLUMNS UPWARDLY PROJECTING ABOVE SAID MATING ZONE FROM SAID SIDE WALLS OF SAID COMPARTMENTS, AND INCLUDING LIDSUPPORT COLUMNS FOR BEARING AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID LID, AND A PLURALITY OF LATCH COLUMNS ON EACH OF THE LONG SIDE WALLS OF SAID BOTTOM, SAID LATCH COLUMNS BEING FORMED WITH OUTWARDLY FACING HOOK STRUCTURES; AND AN ELONGATED LID FORMED OF RELATIVELY THIN AND RESILIENTLY FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, AND MATING FOR CLOSURE WITH SAID BOTTOM AT SAID MATING PLANE, SAID LID INCLUDING: A TOP FORMED WITH A DOWNWARDLY DISHED PLATE IN THE CENTRAL PORTION, SAID PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO REST ON THE UPPER ENDS OF AT LEAST SOME OF SAID LID-SUPPORT COLUMNS; A PLURALITY OF DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING INTERIOR NESTSPACING SHOULDERS;
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |