US3270913A
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Nestable and stackable container
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1964-10-05
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orville J Bridenstine
- 👤 William A Keene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/04; B65D21/043; B65D21/045; B65D21/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE NESTED AND STACKED VERTICALLY WITH A CONTAINER OF IDENTICAL SHAPE, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OPPOSED FIRST WALLS SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; PAIR OF OPPOSED TRANSVERSE SECOND WALLS SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; A BOTTOM WALL CONNECTED TO THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID FIRST WALLS AND SAID SECOND WALLS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN TOP STRUCTURE; AN INWARDLY AND HORIZONTAL EXTENDING HANDLE PROTUBERANCE DISPOSED IN EACH WALL OF AT LEAST ONE SAID PAIR OF OPPOSED WALLS AND OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, EACH AND PROTUBERANCE TERMINATING IN AN UPPER OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SURFACE AT A LEVEL INTERMEDIATE THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN WHICH IT IS DISPOSED; AND A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY SPACED APART SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AND INWARDLY EXTENDING FLUTES DISPOSED IN EACH OF SAID WALLS HAVING A HANDLE PROTUBERANCE DISPOSED THEREIN, WITH ONE FLUTE AT EACH OPPOSITE END OF SAID HANDLE PROTUBERANCE THEREIN, THE LOWER PORTION OF EACH SAID FLUTE BEING FORMED INTEGRAL WITH THE ADJACENT END OF SAID HANDLE PROTUBERANCE THEREIN, AND EACH FLUTE OF ONE OF SAID PAIR OF FLUTES BEING WIDER HORIZONTALLY THAN EACH FLUTE OF THE OTHER SAID PAIR OF FLUTES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE NESTED AND STACKED VERTICALLY WITH A CONTAINER OF IDENTICAL SHAPE, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF OPPOSED FIRST WALLS SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; PAIR OF OPPOSED TRANSVERSE SECOND WALLS SLOPING INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; A BOTTOM WALL CONNECTED TO THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID FIRST WALLS AND SAID SECOND WALLS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN TOP STRUCTURE; AN INWARDLY AND HORIZONTAL EXTENDING HANDLE PROTUBERANCE DISPOSED IN EACH WALL OF AT LEAST ONE SAID PAIR OF OPPOSED WALLS AND OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, EACH AND PROTUBERANCE TERMINATING IN AN UPPER OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SURFACE AT A LEVEL INTERMEDIATE THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN WHICH IT IS DISPOSED; AND A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY SPACED APART SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AND INWARDLY EXTENDING FLUTES DISPOSED IN EACH OF SAID WALLS HAVING A HANDLE PROTUBERANCE DISPOSED THEREIN, WITH ONE FLUTE AT EACH OPPOSITE END OF SAID HANDLE PROTUBERANCE THEREIN, THE LOWER PORTION OF EACH SAID FLUTE BEING FORMED INTEGRAL WITH THE ADJACENT END OF SAID HANDLE PROTUBERANCE THEREIN, AND EACH FLUTE OF ONE OF SAID PAIR OF FLUTES BEING WIDER HORIZONTALLY THAN EACH FLUTE OF THE OTHER SAID PAIR OF FLUTES.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |