US3365112A
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Compartmented container formed from blanks
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-30
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1986-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Priest
- 👤 Edward F Manogue
- 👤 Doerr Erwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/321; B65D5/326; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/4804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A TWO-PIECE COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER COMPRISING A BODY PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM PANEL WITH END AND SIDE PANELS CONNECTED THERETO, SAID SIDE PANELS HAVING DISPOSED MIDWAY BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF A SLOT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID SIDE PANELS TO A LOCATION ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID UPPER EDGES AND SAID BOTTOM PANEL; AND A SHELL WHEREIN THE WALLS OF SAID SHELL HAS DISPOSED AT EACH OF THE SIDE EDGES THEREOF A SLOT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID WALLS AT LEAST TO A HEIGHT CORRESPONDING TO SAID LOCATION FITTINGLY ENGAGING A RESPECTIVE SIDE PANEL, AND TELESCOPED OVER SAID BODY PORTION AND COMPRISING A TUBULAR SLEEVE AND HAVING A WALL SLIDABLY AND FITTINGLY ENGAGED WITHIN SAID SLOTS AND DIVIDING SAID BODY PORTION INTO COMPARTMENTS AND WITH SAID END AND SAID SIDE PANELS BEING ENCOMPASSED BY SAID SHELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A TWO-PIECE COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER COMPRISING A BODY PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM PANEL WITH END AND SIDE PANELS CONNECTED THERETO, SAID SIDE PANELS HAVING DISPOSED MIDWAY BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF A SLOT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID SIDE PANELS TO A LOCATION ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID UPPER EDGES AND SAID BOTTOM PANEL; AND A SHELL WHEREIN THE WALLS OF SAID SHELL HAS DISPOSED AT EACH OF THE SIDE EDGES THEREOF A SLOT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF SAID WALLS AT LEAST TO A HEIGHT CORRESPONDING TO SAID LOCATION FITTINGLY ENGAGING A RESPECTIVE SIDE PANEL, AND TELESCOPED OVER SAID BODY PORTION AND COMPRISING A TUBULAR SLEEVE AND HAVING A WALL SLIDABLY AND FITTINGLY ENGAGED WITHIN SAID SLOTS AND DIVIDING SAID BODY PORTION INTO COMPARTMENTS AND WITH SAID END AND SAID SIDE PANELS BEING ENCOMPASSED BY SAID SHELL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |