US3284949A
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Plant shipping container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-13
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR GROWING PLANTS, SEEDLINGS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING, A TRAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED OPEN COMPARTMENTS THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A SUITABLE MEDIUM FOR CARRYING THE ROOT SYSTEM OF THE PLANTS, A COVER FOR SAID TRAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED OPENINGS THEREIN FOR ALLOWING THE REMAINDER OF THE PLANT TO PROJECT THERETHROUGH, BUT POSITIVELY POSITIONING EACH PLANT WITHIN THE TRAY, SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER HAVING OVERLAPPING MARGINAL PORTIONS ON EACH SIDE OF THE TRAY AND COVER, A CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF CARDBOARD AND THE LIKE HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER, MEANS FASTENING SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER TOGETHER FORMING A TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY AND FASTENING SAID ASSEMBLY TO THE WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLY, SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER BEING CONSTRUCTED FROM THIN FLEXIBLE RESILIENT MATERIAL, AND SAID OPENINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF SAID PLANT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR GROWING PLANTS, SEEDLINGS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING, A TRAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED OPEN COMPARTMENTS THEREIN FOR ACCOMMODATING A SUITABLE MEDIUM FOR CARRYING THE ROOT SYSTEM OF THE PLANTS, A COVER FOR SAID TRAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED OPENINGS THEREIN FOR ALLOWING THE REMAINDER OF THE PLANT TO PROJECT THERETHROUGH, BUT POSITIVELY POSITIONING EACH PLANT WITHIN THE TRAY, SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER HAVING OVERLAPPING MARGINAL PORTIONS ON EACH SIDE OF THE TRAY AND COVER, A CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF CARDBOARD AND THE LIKE HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER, MEANS FASTENING SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER TOGETHER FORMING A TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY AND FASTENING SAID ASSEMBLY TO THE WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLY, SAID TRAY AND SAID COVER BEING CONSTRUCTED FROM THIN FLEXIBLE RESILIENT MATERIAL, AND SAID OPENINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF SAID PLANT
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |