US3374922A
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Foamed containers
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1964-08-26
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Granted: 1968-03-26
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Expires: 1984-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Shelby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; B65D1/26; B65D1/265; C; C08; C08J; C08J7/00; C08J7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A ONE-PIECE PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING A BASE, A SIDE WALL WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL OPPOSED, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SURFACES, A PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL COMPOSED THROUGHOUT OF A SINGLE LAYER OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A FOAMED POLYMER PORTION EXTENDING FROM WITHIN THE BODY OF SAID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND FORMING SAID OUTSIDE SURFACE, AND A NON-FOAMED POLYMER PORTION INTEGRAL WITH SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION FORMING SAID INSIDE SURFACE, SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE REMAINDER OF SAID WALL, AND NESTING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SIDE WALL OF A LIKE CONTAINER WHEN ONE CONTAINER IS SUPPORTED WITHIN ANOTHER OF SAID LIKE CONTAINERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A ONE-PIECE PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING A BASE, A SIDE WALL WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL OPPOSED, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SURFACES, A PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL COMPOSED THROUGHOUT OF A SINGLE LAYER OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A FOAMED POLYMER PORTION EXTENDING FROM WITHIN THE BODY OF SAID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND FORMING SAID OUTSIDE SURFACE, AND A NON-FOAMED POLYMER PORTION INTEGRAL WITH SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION FORMING SAID INSIDE SURFACE, SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE REMAINDER OF SAID WALL, AND NESTING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID FOAMED POLYMER PORTION OF SAID SIDE WALL OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SIDE WALL OF A LIKE CONTAINER WHEN ONE CONTAINER IS SUPPORTED WITHIN ANOTHER OF SAID LIKE CONTAINERS.
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) | 1971-03-26 | 1971-09-25 | 1972-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-26 | 1975-09-25 | 1976-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-26 | 1979-09-25 | 1980-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |