US3373921A
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Shipping container
Assignee: Allied Plastics Co
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Filing: 1966-11-17
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walton B Crane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/001; B65D5/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/915; Y10S229/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A TRAY-LIKE CONTAINER WHICH IS FABRICATED FROM A BLANK FORMED OF A RELATIVELY THIN SHEET MATERIAL AND A PAIR OF RIGID END FRAME MEMBERS, EACH OF WHICH HAS A COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID BLANK, SAID BLANK PROVIDING A BOTTOM WALL FORMING PANEL AND SIDE WALL FORMING PANELS WHICH FORM, WHEN THE CONTAINER IS SET UP, A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS CONNECTED TO THE SIDE EDGES OF THE BOTTOM WALL, SAID END FRAME MEMBERS EACH HAVING PLANAR SURFACES OF SUBSTANTIAL WIDTHS ALONG AT LEAST PORTIONS OF ITS TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES AND SAID END FRAME MEMBERS BEING POSITIONED, ONE EACH, AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BOTTOM WALL FORMING PANEL AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES THERETO WITH THE BOTTOM EDGE SURFACES IN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH AND PROJECTING UPWARDLY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A TRAY-LIKE CONTAINER WHICH IS FABRICATED FROM A BLANK FORMED OF A RELATIVELY THIN SHEET MATERIAL AND A PAIR OF RIGID END FRAME MEMBERS, EACH OF WHICH HAS A COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID BLANK, SAID BLANK PROVIDING A BOTTOM WALL FORMING PANEL AND SIDE WALL FORMING PANELS WHICH FORM, WHEN THE CONTAINER IS SET UP, A BOTTOM WALL AND SIDE WALLS CONNECTED TO THE SIDE EDGES OF THE BOTTOM WALL, SAID END FRAME MEMBERS EACH HAVING PLANAR SURFACES OF SUBSTANTIAL WIDTHS ALONG AT LEAST PORTIONS OF ITS TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES AND SAID END FRAME MEMBERS BEING POSITIONED, ONE EACH, AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BOTTOM WALL FORMING PANEL AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES THERETO WITH THE BOTTOM EDGE SURFACES IN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH AND PROJECTING UPWARDLY
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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |