US3355087A
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Containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-17
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1985-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iv Thomas Turnbull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00; B65D65/02; B65D65/10; B65D65/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A RETURN MAIL CONTAINER COMPRISING A BLANK, INCLUDING A FRONT PANEL HAVING TWO FACES EACH CARRYING AN ADDRESS, A REAR PANEL HAVING TWO FACES, SAID REAR PANEL BEING GENERALLY COMPLEMENTARY IN SHAPE TO SAID FRONT PANEL, ONE SIDE WALL CONNECTED BY REVERSIBLE FOLD LINES TO CORRESPONDING EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS, A FIRST SIDE WALL FLAP SECURED TO SAID REAR PANEL BY REVERSIBLE FOLD ALONG AN EDGE OF SAID FIRST SIDE WALL FLAP ADJACENT SAID ONE SIDE WALL, TWO SECOND SIDE WALL FLAPS SECURED TO EDGES OF SAID FRONT PANEL BY REVERSIBLE FOLD LINES EACH SAID SIDE WALL FLAP HAVING A TUCK PORTION, COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING TABS ON A COMPLEMENTARY EDGE OF EACH SAID PANEL OPPOSITE EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDE WALL FLAPS, ON THE OTHER SAID PANEL TO ENGAGE ABOUT AND SECURE SAID CORRESPONDING SIDE WALL FLAP IN PLACE, THE CORNER OF SAID REAR PANEL REMOTE FROM SAID SIDE WALL, AND FROM SAID SIDE WALL FLAP, SECURED TO SAID REAR PANEL BEING CUT OFF ALONG A LINE EXTENDING BETWEEN THE LOCKING TABS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A RETURN MAIL CONTAINER COMPRISING A BLANK, INCLUDING A FRONT PANEL HAVING TWO FACES EACH CARRYING AN ADDRESS, A REAR PANEL HAVING TWO FACES, SAID REAR PANEL BEING GENERALLY COMPLEMENTARY IN SHAPE TO SAID FRONT PANEL, ONE SIDE WALL CONNECTED BY REVERSIBLE FOLD LINES TO CORRESPONDING EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS, A FIRST SIDE WALL FLAP SECURED TO SAID REAR PANEL BY REVERSIBLE FOLD ALONG AN EDGE OF SAID FIRST SIDE WALL FLAP ADJACENT SAID ONE SIDE WALL, TWO SECOND SIDE WALL FLAPS SECURED TO EDGES OF SAID FRONT PANEL BY REVERSIBLE FOLD LINES EACH SAID SIDE WALL FLAP HAVING A TUCK PORTION, COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING TABS ON A COMPLEMENTARY EDGE OF EACH SAID PANEL OPPOSITE EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDE WALL FLAPS, ON THE OTHER SAID PANEL TO ENGAGE ABOUT AND SECURE SAID CORRESPONDING SIDE WALL FLAP IN PLACE, THE CORNER OF SAID REAR PANEL REMOTE FROM SAID SIDE WALL, AND FROM SAID SIDE WALL FLAP, SECURED TO SAID REAR PANEL BEING CUT OFF ALONG A LINE EXTENDING BETWEEN THE LOCKING TABS.
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 |