US3312337A
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Protective package for frangible articles
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-21
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1986-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon P Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/38; B65D75/002; B65D75/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A SHOCK-ABSORBING PACKAGE ADAPTED FOR PROTECTING A PLURALITY OF FRANGIBLE ARTICLES COMPRISING AN OUTER CONTAINER, AN INNER CONTAINER HOUSED WITHIN SAID OUTER CONTAINER, SAID OUTER CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF NON-HEATSHRINKABLE MATERIAL, SAID INNER CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF HEAT-SHRINKABLE MATERIAL, A PLURALITY OF FRANGIBLE ARTICLES IN SAID INNER CONTAINER, SAID INNER CONTAINER BEING HEAT-SHRUNK INTO INTIMATE CONFORMING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID ARTICLE, SAID INNER AND OUTER CONTAINERS BEING TUBULAR BAG MEMBERS HAVING CLOSED AXIALLY OPPOSITE END PORTIONS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID INNER CONTAINER TO SAID OUTER CONTAINER AT EACH OF THE AXIAL END PORTIONS THEREOF, AND SAID CONTAINERS BEING DISCONNECTED OVER MAJOR SURFACE AREAS THEREOF WHEREBY THE SHRINKAGE OF SAID INNER CONTAINER IS INEFFECTIVE TO MATERIALLY AFFECT THE OUTER CONTAINER AND THE MATERIAL OF THE LATTER REMAINS RELATIVELY SMOOTH AND UNWRINKLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A SHOCK-ABSORBING PACKAGE ADAPTED FOR PROTECTING A PLURALITY OF FRANGIBLE ARTICLES COMPRISING AN OUTER CONTAINER, AN INNER CONTAINER HOUSED WITHIN SAID OUTER CONTAINER, SAID OUTER CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF NON-HEATSHRINKABLE MATERIAL, SAID INNER CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF HEAT-SHRINKABLE MATERIAL, A PLURALITY OF FRANGIBLE ARTICLES IN SAID INNER CONTAINER, SAID INNER CONTAINER BEING HEAT-SHRUNK INTO INTIMATE CONFORMING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID ARTICLE, SAID INNER AND OUTER CONTAINERS BEING TUBULAR BAG MEMBERS HAVING CLOSED AXIALLY OPPOSITE END PORTIONS, MEANS CONNECTING SAID INNER CONTAINER TO SAID OUTER CONTAINER AT EACH OF THE AXIAL END PORTIONS THEREOF, AND SAID CONTAINERS BEING DISCONNECTED OVER MAJOR SURFACE AREAS THEREOF WHEREBY THE SHRINKAGE OF SAID INNER CONTAINER IS INEFFECTIVE TO MATERIALLY AFFECT THE OUTER CONTAINER AND THE MATERIAL OF THE LATTER REMAINS RELATIVELY SMOOTH AND UNWRINKLED.
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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |