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US3314587A
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Shipping case
Assignee: Gerber Products Co
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Filing: 1965-10-14
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1985-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James V Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/54; B65D5/5445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A SHIPPING CASE HAVING A BOTTOM PORTION INCLUDING SIDE AND END PANELS, OUTER AND INNER BOTTOM FLAPS HINGEDLY SECURED TO RESPECTIVE SIDE AND END PANELS, AND AN UPTURNED TUCK-IN FLAP ON EACH OUTER BOTTOM FLAP RESPECTIVELY ALONG ITS INNER LONGITUDINAL EDGE WITH SAID INNER BOTTOM FLAPS HAVING ALIGNED SLOTS THEREIN RECEIVING THE TUCK-IN FLAPS OF SAID OUTER BOTTOM FLAPS AND SAID TUCK-IN FLAPS BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY SPANNING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID END PANELS, THE END MARGINS OF SAID TUCK-IN FLAPS FORMING TABS, SAID TABS BEING FOLDED OVER IN FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP TO RESPECTIVE END PANELS, AND MEANS SECURING SAID TABS TO SAID END PANELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A SHIPPING CASE HAVING A BOTTOM PORTION INCLUDING SIDE AND END PANELS, OUTER AND INNER BOTTOM FLAPS HINGEDLY SECURED TO RESPECTIVE SIDE AND END PANELS, AND AN UPTURNED TUCK-IN FLAP ON EACH OUTER BOTTOM FLAP RESPECTIVELY ALONG ITS INNER LONGITUDINAL EDGE WITH SAID INNER BOTTOM FLAPS HAVING ALIGNED SLOTS THEREIN RECEIVING THE TUCK-IN FLAPS OF SAID OUTER BOTTOM FLAPS AND SAID TUCK-IN FLAPS BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY SPANNING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID END PANELS, THE END MARGINS OF SAID TUCK-IN FLAPS FORMING TABS, SAID TABS BEING FOLDED OVER IN FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP TO RESPECTIVE END PANELS, AND MEANS SECURING SAID TABS TO SAID END PANELS.
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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |