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US3281053A
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Cartons from mutually nestable blanks
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-16
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth T Buttery
- 👤 Norman A Nuyen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5405; B65D5/5415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A CARTON FORMED OF AN INTEGRAL BLANK CUT AND SCORED TO PROVIDE A BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING INNER END WALL FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, A FRONT WALL MEMBER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO ONE EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING FRONT WALL OUTER END FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, AND A REAR WALL MEMBER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, AT LEAST THE UPPER PORTION OF THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE FRONT AND REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS AT EACH END OF SAID CARTON BEING IN EDGE TO EDGE ENGAGEMENT, A COVER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID REAR WALL MEMBER PROVIDED WITH COVER FLAPS COMPRISING COVER END WALL PANELS AND A COVER FRONT WALL PANEL, DETACHABLE MEANS ADHESIVELY AFFIXING SAID COVER FRONT WALL PANEL TO SAID FRONT WALL MEMBER, AND AN ADHESIVE PANEL DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID COVER END WALL PANELS AND ADHESIVELY AFFIXED TO BOTH SAID FRONT WALL OUTER END FLAPS AND SAID REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS AT THE LINE OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE VERTICAL EDGES THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A CARTON FORMED OF AN INTEGRAL BLANK CUT AND SCORED TO PROVIDE A BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING INNER END WALL FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, A FRONT WALL MEMBER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO ONE EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING FRONT WALL OUTER END FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, AND A REAR WALL MEMBER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER EDGE OF SAID BOTTOM MEMBER HAVING REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE ENDS THEREOF, AT LEAST THE UPPER PORTION OF THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE FRONT AND REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS AT EACH END OF SAID CARTON BEING IN EDGE TO EDGE ENGAGEMENT, A COVER HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID REAR WALL MEMBER PROVIDED WITH COVER FLAPS COMPRISING COVER END WALL PANELS AND A COVER FRONT WALL PANEL, DETACHABLE MEANS ADHESIVELY AFFIXING SAID COVER FRONT WALL PANEL TO SAID FRONT WALL MEMBER, AND AN ADHESIVE PANEL DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID COVER END WALL PANELS AND ADHESIVELY AFFIXED TO BOTH SAID FRONT WALL OUTER END FLAPS AND SAID REAR WALL OUTER END FLAPS AT THE LINE OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE VERTICAL EDGES THEREOF.
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |