US3301293A
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Collapsible container
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-16
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Santelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/0223; B65D1/0292; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER COMPRISING OPPOSITE TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND A FLEXIBLE SIDE WALL INTERCONNECTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS TO ENCLOSE A SPACE, SAID SIDE WALL HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY PACED BELLOWSLIKE PLEATS EACH DEFINED BY A RIDGE AND OUTWARDLY EXTENDING WALL PORTIONS CONVERGING AT THE RIDGE, AND INTERLOCKING MEANS FORMED ON A NUMBER OF ADJACENT PAIRS OF SAID PLEATS FOR RETAINING THE CONTAINER IN ANY SELECTED ONE OF A PLURALITY OF COLLAPSED POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER COMPRISING OPPOSITE TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND A FLEXIBLE SIDE WALL INTERCONNECTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS TO ENCLOSE A SPACE, SAID SIDE WALL HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY PACED BELLOWSLIKE PLEATS EACH DEFINED BY A RIDGE AND OUTWARDLY EXTENDING WALL PORTIONS CONVERGING AT THE RIDGE, AND INTERLOCKING MEANS FORMED ON A NUMBER OF ADJACENT PAIRS OF SAID PLEATS FOR RETAINING THE CONTAINER IN ANY SELECTED ONE OF A PLURALITY OF COLLAPSED POSITIONS.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |