US3313404A
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Temporary storage receptacle for package wrappers
Assignee: Keebler Co
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Filing: 1966-02-21
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1986-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Hekman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A TEMPORARY STORAGE RECEPTACLE FOR ARTICLES SUCH AS PACKAGE WRAPPERS OR THE LIKE, A VERTICALLY ELONGATED BODY HAVING AN ENLARGED BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING SAID BODY ON A TABLE TOP OR THE LIKE, SAID BODY HAVING A BORE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUCH ARTICLES, SAID BORE HAVING AN OPEN END AT THE TOP OF SAID BODY AND EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE HEIGHT OF SAID BODY, THE LOWER END PORTION OF SAID BORE BEING SMALLER IN CROSS SECTION THAN THE REMAINING PORTION THEREOF TO PREVENT FREE FALLOUT OF ARTICLES DEPOSITED THEREIN, SAID BODY BEING OPAQUE TO CONCEAL SUCH ARTICLES DEPOSITED THEREIN AND SAID ENLARGED BASE PORTION HAVING A THICKENED WALL SURROUNDING THE PORTION OF SAID BORE THEREIN TO RENDER SAID BODY STABLE WHEN SUPPORTED ON A TABLE TOP OR THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A TEMPORARY STORAGE RECEPTACLE FOR ARTICLES SUCH AS PACKAGE WRAPPERS OR THE LIKE, A VERTICALLY ELONGATED BODY HAVING AN ENLARGED BASE PORTION FOR SUPPORTING SAID BODY ON A TABLE TOP OR THE LIKE, SAID BODY HAVING A BORE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SUCH ARTICLES, SAID BORE HAVING AN OPEN END AT THE TOP OF SAID BODY AND EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE HEIGHT OF SAID BODY, THE LOWER END PORTION OF SAID BORE BEING SMALLER IN CROSS SECTION THAN THE REMAINING PORTION THEREOF TO PREVENT FREE FALLOUT OF ARTICLES DEPOSITED THEREIN, SAID BODY BEING OPAQUE TO CONCEAL SUCH ARTICLES DEPOSITED THEREIN AND SAID ENLARGED BASE PORTION HAVING A THICKENED WALL SURROUNDING THE PORTION OF SAID BORE THEREIN TO RENDER SAID BODY STABLE WHEN SUPPORTED ON A TABLE TOP OR THE LIKE.
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) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |