US3370774A
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Dispensing container
Assignee: Hartman Leddon Co Inc
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Filing: 1966-07-25
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1986-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz J Hopf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/06; B65D77/062; B65D77/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A DISPENSING CONTAINER COMPRISING AN OUTER CARTON HAVING TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE PANELS; A SUPPORT SLEEVE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CARTON; SAID SLEEVE BEING OPEN AT ITS UPPER AND LOWER ENDS AND HAVING SIDE WALLS IN SURFACE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE SIDE PANELS OF SAID OUTER CARTON; AN INNER CARTON HAING TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE PANELS AND BEING DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND WITH THE SIDE PANELS THEREOF IN SLIDABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDE WALLS OF THE SLEEVES; THE HEIGHT OF SAID OUTER CARTON AND SLEEVE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME, AND THE HEIGHT OF SAID INNER CARTON BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THAT OF SAID SLEEVE; MEANS FOR OPENING SAID OUTER CARTON TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID SLEEVE AND INNER CARTON THEREFROM; THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID SLEEVE HAVING INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS AT ONE END THEREOF; SAID INNER CARTON BEING RESTRAINED BY SAID INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS AGAINST SLIDING MOVEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION WITHIN SAID SLEEVE DURING SHIPMENT THEREOF, AND BEING SUPPORTABLE IN ELEVATED POSITION BY SAID INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS WHEN SAID CONTAINER IS IN USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A DISPENSING CONTAINER COMPRISING AN OUTER CARTON HAVING TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE PANELS; A SUPPORT SLEEVE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CARTON; SAID SLEEVE BEING OPEN AT ITS UPPER AND LOWER ENDS AND HAVING SIDE WALLS IN SURFACE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE SIDE PANELS OF SAID OUTER CARTON; AN INNER CARTON HAING TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE PANELS AND BEING DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLEEVE AND WITH THE SIDE PANELS THEREOF IN SLIDABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SIDE WALLS OF THE SLEEVES; THE HEIGHT OF SAID OUTER CARTON AND SLEEVE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME, AND THE HEIGHT OF SAID INNER CARTON BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THAT OF SAID SLEEVE; MEANS FOR OPENING SAID OUTER CARTON TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID SLEEVE AND INNER CARTON THEREFROM; THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID SLEEVE HAVING INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS AT ONE END THEREOF; SAID INNER CARTON BEING RESTRAINED BY SAID INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS AGAINST SLIDING MOVEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION WITHIN SAID SLEEVE DURING SHIPMENT THEREOF, AND BEING SUPPORTABLE IN ELEVATED POSITION BY SAID INDENTED CORNER PORTIONS WHEN SAID CONTAINER IS IN USE.
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) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |