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US3567014A
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Tray for shipping and displaying merchandise
Assignee: Churchill Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-09
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-05-09
Abstract
Abstract Open-topped tray has flap hinged to upper edge of its rear wall, flap being folded down parallel to face of rear wall. Slot extends along hinge line. A display slide is arranged between the flap and rear wall, and in shipping position a portion of the slide projects through the slot. Slide movable upwardly to display position wherein its lower margin is sandwiched between the flap and rear wall to maintain the slide erect.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Feigelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/52; B65D5/522; B65D5/5246; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/0413; B65D77/0426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A merchandise tray within which merchandise may be packed for shipment and thereafter displayed without removing the merchandise from the tray, comprising interconnected bottom, side, front, and rear walls, said tray having an open top, a flap hinged to the upper edge of said rear wall and folded down substantially parallel to one face of said rear wall, said flap being located in its folded down position during both shipment and display of merchandise in the tray, a slot extending along the hinge line between said flap and rear wall, and a display slide arranged parallel to said rear wall and located between said rear wall and said flap, a portion of said slide projecting through said slot when said slide is in its shipping position, and said slide being movable upwardly through said slot to a display position wherein its lower margin is located between said flap and rear wall, said flap and rear wall serving to maintain said slide erect.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A merchandise tray within which merchandise may be packed for shipment and thereafter displayed without removing the merchandise from the tray, comprising interconnected bottom, side, front, and rear walls, said tray having an open top, a flap hinged to the upper edge of said rear wall and folded down substantially parallel to one face of said rear wall, said flap being located in its folded down position during both shipment and display of merchandise in the tray, a slot extending along the hinge line between said flap and rear wall, and a display slide arranged parallel to said rear wall and located between said rear wall and said flap, a portion of said slide projecting through said slot when said slide is in its shipping position, and said slide being movable upwardly through said slot to a display position wherein its lower margin is located between said flap and rear wall, said flap and rear wall serving to maintain said slide erect.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 wherein said flap is folded toward the front face of said rear wall, and said slide is located between said flap and the front face of said rear wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 2 wherein the merchandise within the tray engages said flap and urges it toward said rear wall so as to snugly sandwich said slide between said flap and rear wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 wherein the width of the lower margin of said slide is substantially equal to the width of said rear wall, but the remainder of said slide at least when in shipping position is narrower than said rear wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 including an extension integral with said rear wall and projecting above the hinge line between said flap and rear wall, said extension serving to help maintain said slide erect when the latter is in its display position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 5 wherein said flap and rear wall are formed integrally, and said slot is defined by a slit extending from said hinge line into said flap, whereby when said flap is folded down the region bordered by said slit remains unbent and defines said extension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 including additional flaps hinged to the upper edges of said front and sidewall, each of said additional flaps being folded against the inner face of its respective wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 wherein said display slide includes a main panel, and an auxiliary panel hinged to said main panel, said auxiliary panel being folded against said main panel when said slide is in its shipping position, and said auxiliary panel terminating above the lower margin of said slide, whereby when said slide is moved to its display position said auxiliary panel may be swung away from said main panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 wherein the height of said display is substantially equal to the height of the merchandise packed in the tray.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A merchandise tray as defined in claim 1 wherein said bottom, side, front, and rear walls, and said flap are all integrally formed from a single blank of sheet material, and said slide is a separate element of sheet material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |