US3323668A
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Stackable containers
Assignee: MOUSANTO Co
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Filing: 1965-07-21
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1985-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David G Hills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0201; B65D21/0202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A STACKABLE CONTAINER HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSING, CURVED SIDES, ONE OF SAID OPPOSING SIDES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVE INWARDLY TOWARD THE CONTAINER AXIS, THE OTHER OF SAID OPPOSING SIDES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONVEX OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER AXIS AND REVERSELY MATCHING THE SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVE SIDE, ONE OF THE SIDES HAVING STACKING MEANS WITHIN THE CURVATURE OF SAID SIDE, AND THE OTHER SIDE HAVING A DEPRESSED PORTION WITHIN THE CURVATURE OF ITS SIDE, FOR INTERMESHING WITH THE STACKING MEANS OF A SIMILARLY CONSTRUCTED CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A STACKABLE CONTAINER HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSING, CURVED SIDES, ONE OF SAID OPPOSING SIDES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVE INWARDLY TOWARD THE CONTAINER AXIS, THE OTHER OF SAID OPPOSING SIDES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY CONVEX OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER AXIS AND REVERSELY MATCHING THE SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVE SIDE, ONE OF THE SIDES HAVING STACKING MEANS WITHIN THE CURVATURE OF SAID SIDE, AND THE OTHER SIDE HAVING A DEPRESSED PORTION WITHIN THE CURVATURE OF ITS SIDE, FOR INTERMESHING WITH THE STACKING MEANS OF A SIMILARLY CONSTRUCTED CONTAINER.
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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |