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US3395848A
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Pouring spout carton
Assignee: WestRock Minnesota Corp
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Filing: 1966-12-29
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1986-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald V Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/70; B65D5/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A RECLOSABLE POUR SPOUT CARTON INCLUDING A RECTANGULAR TUBULAR BODY INCLUDING SIDE AND END WALLS, AND CLOSURE FLAPS SECURED TO SAID WALLS AND INCLUDING AN END WALL CLOSURE FLAP HINGED TO AN END WALL, AND SIDE CLOSURE FLAPS SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS, SSAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS OVERLYING SAID END CLOSURE FLAP AND BEING SECURED IN FACE CONTACT, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY REGISTERING TABS FORMED IN THE END EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS OVERLYING SAID END WALL CLOSURE FLAPS AND HINGED TO THE SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS ALONG REGISTERING FOLDS LINES PARALLEL TO SAID END EDGES, SIDE EDGES OF SAID TABS EXTENDING FROM THE ENDS OF SAID REGISTERING FOLD LINES TO SAID END EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS AND SPACED FROM THE OUTER EDGES THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF EARS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE SIDE EDGES OF THE LOWERMOST OF SAID TABS EXTENDING BENEATH PORTIONS OF THE UPPERMOST SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE UPPERMOST OF SAID TABS, SAID EARS BEING DEFINED BY OUTWARDLY CURVED CUT LINES WHICH TERMINATE SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SIDE EDGES OF THE TABS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A RECLOSABLE POUR SPOUT CARTON INCLUDING A RECTANGULAR TUBULAR BODY INCLUDING SIDE AND END WALLS, AND CLOSURE FLAPS SECURED TO SAID WALLS AND INCLUDING AN END WALL CLOSURE FLAP HINGED TO AN END WALL, AND SIDE CLOSURE FLAPS SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS, SSAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS OVERLYING SAID END CLOSURE FLAP AND BEING SECURED IN FACE CONTACT, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY REGISTERING TABS FORMED IN THE END EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS OVERLYING SAID END WALL CLOSURE FLAPS AND HINGED TO THE SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS ALONG REGISTERING FOLDS LINES PARALLEL TO SAID END EDGES, SIDE EDGES OF SAID TABS EXTENDING FROM THE ENDS OF SAID REGISTERING FOLD LINES TO SAID END EDGES OF SAID SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS AND SPACED FROM THE OUTER EDGES THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF EARS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE SIDE EDGES OF THE LOWERMOST OF SAID TABS EXTENDING BENEATH PORTIONS OF THE UPPERMOST SIDE WALL CLOSURE FLAPS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE UPPERMOST OF SAID TABS, SAID EARS BEING DEFINED BY OUTWARDLY CURVED CUT LINES WHICH TERMINATE SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE SIDE EDGES OF THE TABS.
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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |