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US3355084A
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Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W Donovan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A ONE-PIECE, SELF-SUPPORTING, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER OF RIGID POLYSTYRENE, WHICH COMPRISES A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR PLASTIC SHEET WHICH HAS BEEN MOLDED TO FORM A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSION PAIRS, EACH DEPRESSION PAIR BEING DESIGNED TO FORM OPPOSING SIDES OF A COMPARTMENT WHEN THE SHEET IS FOLDED BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL DEPRESSIONS MAKING UP THE PAIR WITH PORTIONS OF THE OUTER SURFACES OF ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS BEING FUSED TOGETHER SAID CONTAINER HAVING AT LEAST OEN COVER FLAP LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF THE SHEET WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR SNAP ATTACHMENT WITH ANOTHER PORTION OF THE SHEET AND AT LEAST TWO PAIRS OF FASTENING TABS ON ITS EDGES FOR ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE SHEET IS FOLDED BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL DEPRESSION PAIRS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A ONE-PIECE, SELF-SUPPORTING, MULTI-COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER OF RIGID POLYSTYRENE, WHICH COMPRISES A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR PLASTIC SHEET WHICH HAS BEEN MOLDED TO FORM A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSION PAIRS, EACH DEPRESSION PAIR BEING DESIGNED TO FORM OPPOSING SIDES OF A COMPARTMENT WHEN THE SHEET IS FOLDED BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL DEPRESSIONS MAKING UP THE PAIR WITH PORTIONS OF THE OUTER SURFACES OF ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS BEING FUSED TOGETHER SAID CONTAINER HAVING AT LEAST OEN COVER FLAP LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF THE SHEET WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR SNAP ATTACHMENT WITH ANOTHER PORTION OF THE SHEET AND AT LEAST TWO PAIRS OF FASTENING TABS ON ITS EDGES FOR ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE SHEET IS FOLDED BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL DEPRESSION PAIRS.
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |