US3362610A
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Locking arrangement for carton walls
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1966-11-23
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1986-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E Van Dyke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/4804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
IN A LOCKING ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING AN END OF ONE WALL TO A SIDE OF ANOTHER WALL OF A CARTON, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A FIRST WALL INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PANEL; (B) A SECOND WALL DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL AND INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER PANELS; (C) SAID SECOND WALL INNER PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN; (D) A LOCK TAB HINGED TO SAID SECOND WALL INNER PANEL AT AN EDGE OF SAID OPENING; (E) A LOCK TAB HINGED TO AN END EDGE OF SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL, FOLDED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL, EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID SECOND WALL ONE PANEL, AND POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IN PARALLEL RELATION WITH THE SECOND WALL INNER AND OUTER PANELS; (F) SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN DISPOSED INWARDLY ADJACENT SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL LOCK TAB; (G) SAID SECOND WALL LOCK TAB BEING DISPOSED TO EXTEND OVER A PORTION OF SAID FIRST WALL LOCK TAB AND INTO THE OPENING OF SAID FIRST WALL LOCK TAB AND INTO FIRST WALL LOCK TAB IN POSITION BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF SAID SECOND WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
IN A LOCKING ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING AN END OF ONE WALL TO A SIDE OF ANOTHER WALL OF A CARTON, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) A FIRST WALL INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PANEL; (B) A SECOND WALL DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL AND INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER PANELS; (C) SAID SECOND WALL INNER PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN; (D) A LOCK TAB HINGED TO SAID SECOND WALL INNER PANEL AT AN EDGE OF SAID OPENING; (E) A LOCK TAB HINGED TO AN END EDGE OF SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL, FOLDED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL, EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID SECOND WALL ONE PANEL, AND POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IN PARALLEL RELATION WITH THE SECOND WALL INNER AND OUTER PANELS; (F) SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN DISPOSED INWARDLY ADJACENT SAID FIRST WALL ONE PANEL LOCK TAB; (G) SAID SECOND WALL LOCK TAB BEING DISPOSED TO EXTEND OVER A PORTION OF SAID FIRST WALL LOCK TAB AND INTO THE OPENING OF SAID FIRST WALL LOCK TAB AND INTO FIRST WALL LOCK TAB IN POSITION BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF SAID SECOND WALL.
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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |