US3273779A
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Assignee: Republic Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-12
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1985-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurie G Mykleby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/107; B65D81/1075; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN A FOLDED BOX HAVING TWO SEPARABLE BOX SECTIONS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BOX SECTIONS TOGETHER COMPRISING: CLOSELY SPACED WALLS ON ONE OF SAID SECTIONS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE TAB-RECEIVING SPACE THEREBETWEEN, SAID ONE SECTION HAVING AN OPENING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX SECTION COMMUNICATING AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, ONE OF SAID WALLS HAVING A FLAP-RECEIVING RECESS OPENING ON SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID OTHER BOX SECTION HAVING A TAB-FORMING EXTENSION EXTENDABLE INTO SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID TAB-FORMING EXTENSION HAVING A FOLD LINE ALONG WHICH A PART OF THE TAB-FORMING EXTENSION CAN BE FOLDED BACK ON EITHER SIDE THEREOF TO FORM A FOLDED BACK FLAP, SAID FLAP WHEN FOLDED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE TABFORMING EXTENSION BEING OPPOSITE SAID FLAP-RECEIVING RECESS WHEN THE TAB-FORMING EXTENSION IS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY INSERTED INTO SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID FOLDED FLAP WHEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN A FOLDED BOX HAVING TWO SEPARABLE BOX SECTIONS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID BOX SECTIONS TOGETHER COMPRISING: CLOSELY SPACED WALLS ON ONE OF SAID SECTIONS DEFINING AT LEAST ONE TAB-RECEIVING SPACE THEREBETWEEN, SAID ONE SECTION HAVING AN OPENING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX SECTION COMMUNICATING AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, ONE OF SAID WALLS HAVING A FLAP-RECEIVING RECESS OPENING ON SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID OTHER BOX SECTION HAVING A TAB-FORMING EXTENSION EXTENDABLE INTO SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID TAB-FORMING EXTENSION HAVING A FOLD LINE ALONG WHICH A PART OF THE TAB-FORMING EXTENSION CAN BE FOLDED BACK ON EITHER SIDE THEREOF TO FORM A FOLDED BACK FLAP, SAID FLAP WHEN FOLDED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE TABFORMING EXTENSION BEING OPPOSITE SAID FLAP-RECEIVING RECESS WHEN THE TAB-FORMING EXTENSION IS SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY INSERTED INTO SAID TAB-RECEIVING SPACE, SAID FOLDED FLAP WHEN
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |