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US3349986A
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Protective case
Assignee: Reed Paper Group Ltd
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Filing: 1966-02-28
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1986-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael C Chapman
- 👤 William D Weatherup
- 👤 Leslie F Humphrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/06; B65D77/062; B65D77/065; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/76; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A PROTECTIVE CASE SUPPORTING THEREIN A COLLAPSIBLE BOTTLE HAVING A POURING NECK AT ITS UPPER END; SAID CASE COMPRISING A BOX FORMED A STIFF FOLDABLE LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL AND HAVING FOLDABLE FLAPS FOR CLOSING AT LEAST THE UPPER END THEREOF; ONE OF SAID FLAPS HAVING AN APERTURE THERETHROUGH WITH SAID NECK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE FLAP; SAID ONE FLAP HAVING A STIFFENING REINFORCEMENT MEANS EXTENDING THEREACROSS; HOLES IN THE SIDES OF SAID BOX, THE ENDS OF SAID REINFORCEMENT MEANS ENGAGING IN SAID HOLES, THUS HOLDING SAID REINFORCEMENT AGAINST UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT IN SAID BOX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A PROTECTIVE CASE SUPPORTING THEREIN A COLLAPSIBLE BOTTLE HAVING A POURING NECK AT ITS UPPER END; SAID CASE COMPRISING A BOX FORMED A STIFF FOLDABLE LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL AND HAVING FOLDABLE FLAPS FOR CLOSING AT LEAST THE UPPER END THEREOF; ONE OF SAID FLAPS HAVING AN APERTURE THERETHROUGH WITH SAID NECK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND BEING SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE FLAP; SAID ONE FLAP HAVING A STIFFENING REINFORCEMENT MEANS EXTENDING THEREACROSS; HOLES IN THE SIDES OF SAID BOX, THE ENDS OF SAID REINFORCEMENT MEANS ENGAGING IN SAID HOLES, THUS HOLDING SAID REINFORCEMENT AGAINST UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT IN SAID BOX.
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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |