US3554369A
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Packaging device for ignition components
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a packaging device for holding a plurality of ignition components for an internal-combustion engine including a plurality of spark plugs, a set of breaker points and a condenser. It comprises a container having a pair of opposed end walls and a continuous sidewall, preferably of cylindrical configuration, joining the two end walls. A first means in the form of a thin, stiff plastic insert and a second means in the form of a thin, stiff plastic insert each has a plurality of receptacles positioned therein. The receptacles in the first means or insert receive one end of the spark plugs, while the receptacles in the second means or insert receive the other end of the spark plugs. Each of these inserts has outwardly extending means, complementary in configuration to the continuous sidewall of the container. The first and second insert together with the spark plugs are positioned within the container and the dimension of the outwardly extending means of the inserts is less than the inner dimension of the cylindrical wall of the container to provide a loose fit so that the first and second inserts and the spark plugs maybe readily inserted into and removed from the container. Additionally, the first insert has a pair of recesses positioned therein which receive a condenser and a set of breaker points respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbert A Paschke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/127; B65D81/133; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A packaging device for holding a plurality of ignition components for an internal-combustion engine including a plurality of spark plugs comprising a container having a pair of opposed end walls and a continuous sidewall joining said end walls, a first means having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving one end of one of said spark plugs, a second means having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving the other end of one of said spark plugs, said first means and said second means and said spark plugs positioned in said container, said first means and said second means eaCh having means extending outwardly of said receptacles and complementary in configuration to said continuous sidewall of said container, said last mentioned means having a dimension to provide a loose fit with the continuous sidewall of said container, whereby said first means, said second means and said spark plugs may be readily inserted into and removed from said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A packaging device for holding a plurality of ignition components for an internal-combustion engine including a plurality of spark plugs comprising a container having a pair of opposed end walls and a continuous sidewall joining said end walls, a first means having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving one end of one of said spark plugs, a second means having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving the other end of one of said spark plugs, said first means and said second means and said spark plugs positioned in said container, said first means and said second means eaCh having means extending outwardly of said receptacles and complementary in configuration to said continuous sidewall of said container, said last mentioned means having a dimension to provide a loose fit with the continuous sidewall of said container, whereby said first means, said second means and said spark plugs may be readily inserted into and removed from said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said first means has a pair of recesses positioned therein, a condenser positioned in said first recess and a set of breaker points positioned in said second recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said opposed end wall adjacent said pair of recesses and said condenser is removable to enable said condenser, said breaker points and said first and second means with said spark plugs to be removed from said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said continuous sidewall is cylindrical in configuration and said means extending outwardly of said receptacles in said first and said second means comprises a substantially annular flange having a diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of said cylindrical wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination of claim 4 in which one of said opposed end walls is a bottom wall of said container and said receptacles in said second means rest against said bottom wall, said other opposed end wall is the top wall of said container and is removable to enable said first and second means with its spark plugs to be removed from said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of claim 5 in which a removable annular plastic cover is positioned over said top wall and the end of said cylindrical wall joining to said top wall to enable the container to be used as a storage means when said first and said second means and said spark plugs have been removed therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination of claim 4 in which the centers of the receptacles in said first means inscribe a circle and the centers of the receptacles in said second means inscribe a circle, said circles having substantially the same diameter, and in which said receptacles and the axes of said spark plugs extend in the direction substantially parallel to the cylindrical sidewall of said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination of claim 4 in which the receptacles in said second means include a main body portion and a portion of reduced peripheral dimension, said portion of reduced peripheral dimension having a pair of inwardly extending shoulders that engage the end of the metallic casing of such spark plugs to prevent the points on said spark plugs from engaging the bottom of said receptacles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
183 words
A packaging device for holding a plurality of ignition components for an automotive vehicle including a plurality of spark plugs comprising a container having a top wall, a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical sidewall joining said top and bottom walls, a first insert constructed of thin, stiff plastic material having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving one end of one of said spark plugs, a second insert constructed of a thin, stiff plastic material having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving the other end of one of said spark plugs, said first insert, said second insert and said spark plugs positioned in said container, said first insert and said second insert having an annular flange extending substantially parallel to the top and bottom walls of said container and having outer diameters slightly less than the inner diameter of said substantially cylindrical sidewall to provide a loose fit with said substantially cylindrical sidewall of said container, whereby said first insert, said second insert and said spark plugs may be readily inserted into and removed from said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
183 words
A packaging device for holding a plurality of ignition components for an automotive vehicle including a plurality of spark plugs comprising a container having a top wall, a bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical sidewall joining said top and bottom walls, a first insert constructed of thin, stiff plastic material having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving one end of one of said spark plugs, a second insert constructed of a thin, stiff plastic material having a plurality of receptacles positioned therein, each receptacle receiving the other end of one of said spark plugs, said first insert, said second insert and said spark plugs positioned in said container, said first insert and said second insert having an annular flange extending substantially parallel to the top and bottom walls of said container and having outer diameters slightly less than the inner diameter of said substantially cylindrical sidewall to provide a loose fit with said substantially cylindrical sidewall of said container, whereby said first insert, said second insert and said spark plugs may be readily inserted into and removed from said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said first insert has a pair of recesses positioned therein adjacent said top wall, a condenser positioned in one of said recesses and a set of breaker points positioned in the other of said recesSes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 10 in which said top wall is removable and a cover constructed of plastic material is press fitted over said removable top wall and the top portion of said cylindrical sidewall.
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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |