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US3285491A
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Assignee: Packaging Corp of America
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bessett Clifford Harold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/32; B65D85/324
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A PACKAGING CARTON FOR ARTICLES COMPRISING A CELLULAR BOTTOM SECTION; A COVER SECTION HAVING A FRONT WALL PROVIDED WITH A FIRST LOCKING MEANS; A DOUBLE HINGE INTEGRAL WITH AND INTERCONNECTING A REAR WALL OF SAID BOTTOM SECTION WITH A REAR WALL OF SAID COVER SECTION SO THAT SAID COVER SECTION CAN ASSUME A CLOSED SUPERIMPOSED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BOTTOM SECTION, SAID DOUBLE HINGE RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID COVER BOTTOM SECTION WHEN SAID COVER ALIGNED RELATION WITH SAID BOTTOM SECTION WHEN SAID COVER SECTION IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; AND A LOCKING FLAP HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE FRONT WALL OF SAID BOTTOM SECTION, SAID LOCKING FLAP INCLUDING A SECOND LOCKING MEANS COMPLEMENTAL WITH SAID FIRST LOCKING MEANS AND FOR INTERLOCKING THEREWITH WHEN SAID COVER SECTION IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND SAID LOCKING FLAP HAS ASSUMED A POSITION OF HINGED ADJUSTMENT BEHIND THE FRONT SURFACE OF SAID CLOSED COVER SECTION; SAID DOUBLE HINGE BEING PROVIDED WITH A WIDE INTERMEDIATE PORTION SO THAT SAID COVER SECTION, WHEN IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, IS SHIFTABLE LATERALLY FORWARD RELATIVE TO SAID BOTTOM SECTION AND SAID LOCKING FLAP WHEN SAID FLAP IS IN SAID POSITION OF HINGED ADJUSTMENT, TO EFFECT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF FIRST AND SECOND LOCKING MEANS TO AN UNLOCKING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A PACKAGING CARTON FOR ARTICLES COMPRISING A CELLULAR BOTTOM SECTION; A COVER SECTION HAVING A FRONT WALL PROVIDED WITH A FIRST LOCKING MEANS; A DOUBLE HINGE INTEGRAL WITH AND INTERCONNECTING A REAR WALL OF SAID BOTTOM SECTION WITH A REAR WALL OF SAID COVER SECTION SO THAT SAID COVER SECTION CAN ASSUME A CLOSED SUPERIMPOSED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BOTTOM SECTION, SAID DOUBLE HINGE RESILIENTLY RETAINING SAID COVER BOTTOM SECTION WHEN SAID COVER ALIGNED RELATION WITH SAID BOTTOM SECTION WHEN SAID COVER SECTION IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION; AND A LOCKING FLAP HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE FRONT WALL OF SAID BOTTOM SECTION, SAID LOCKING FLAP INCLUDING A SECOND LOCKING MEANS COMPLEMENTAL WITH SAID FIRST LOCKING MEANS AND FOR INTERLOCKING THEREWITH WHEN SAID COVER SECTION IS IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND SAID LOCKING FLAP HAS ASSUMED A POSITION OF HINGED ADJUSTMENT BEHIND THE FRONT SURFACE OF SAID CLOSED COVER SECTION; SAID DOUBLE HINGE BEING PROVIDED WITH A WIDE INTERMEDIATE PORTION SO THAT SAID COVER SECTION, WHEN IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, IS SHIFTABLE LATERALLY FORWARD RELATIVE TO SAID BOTTOM SECTION AND SAID LOCKING FLAP WHEN SAID FLAP IS IN SAID POSITION OF HINGED ADJUSTMENT, TO EFFECT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF FIRST AND SECOND LOCKING MEANS TO AN UNLOCKING POSITION.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 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 |