US3317077A
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Plastic box with dovetailed hinging and latching means
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-17
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1984-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Braginetz
- 👤 Cas George A La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/163; B65D43/169; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016; B65D2251/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A BOX COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE AND A COVER THEREFOR, THE RECEPTACLE AND COVER EACH HAVING FRONT AND REAR WALL PORTIONS ARRANGED IN PLANAR ALIGNMENT WITH THE COVER IN A CLOSED POSITION, A FLAP SWINGABLY CONNECTED WITH THE REAR OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE PRISMATIC RECESS THEREIN, A PRISMATIC PROJECTION CARRIED BY THE REAR WALL OF SAID COVER AND REMOVABLY ENGAGED IN EACH PRISMATIC RECESS, A PRIMATIC LATCH PROJECTION CARRIED BY THE FRONT WALL OF SAID COVER, THE FRONT WALL OF SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING A PRISMATIC LATCHING RECESS FOR RELEASABLY RECEIVING SAID LATCH PROJECTION WHEN SAID COVER IS CLOSED, AND MEANS CARRIES BY SAID RECEPTACLE FOR RELEASING SAID LATCH PROJECTION FROM SAID LATCHING RECESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A BOX COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE AND A COVER THEREFOR, THE RECEPTACLE AND COVER EACH HAVING FRONT AND REAR WALL PORTIONS ARRANGED IN PLANAR ALIGNMENT WITH THE COVER IN A CLOSED POSITION, A FLAP SWINGABLY CONNECTED WITH THE REAR OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE PRISMATIC RECESS THEREIN, A PRISMATIC PROJECTION CARRIED BY THE REAR WALL OF SAID COVER AND REMOVABLY ENGAGED IN EACH PRISMATIC RECESS, A PRIMATIC LATCH PROJECTION CARRIED BY THE FRONT WALL OF SAID COVER, THE FRONT WALL OF SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING A PRISMATIC LATCHING RECESS FOR RELEASABLY RECEIVING SAID LATCH PROJECTION WHEN SAID COVER IS CLOSED, AND MEANS CARRIES BY SAID RECEPTACLE FOR RELEASING SAID LATCH PROJECTION FROM SAID LATCHING RECESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |