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US3583559A
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Packaging means for cathode-ray tube structures
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1969-03-07
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-03-07
Abstract
Abstract The invention is packaging means utilizing a pair of integrally formed packaging sections as a multipack enclosure to provide compact, shockproof horizontal packaging of a plurality of cathode-ray tubes, and permit vertical stacking of a plurality of the multipack enclosures.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Brander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/70; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0032; B65D19/0036; B65D19/004; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
322 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means comprising a pair of integrally formed individual package sections, each of said package sections having an open surface and a closed surface and at least one cell unit comprised of recesses including a tapered cavity element having an enlarged open end and a reduced open end for receiving in a horizontal position a relatively fragile glass cathode ray tube envelope, said envelope having a neck section, an outwardly extending portion extending from the reduced open end of said tapered cavity element to accommodate said neck section, orientation of said open surfaces of said pair of package sections in an oppositely disposed mating relationship completely enclosing said cathode-ray tube envelope, the opening formed by the mating of the enlarged open ends of said tapered cavity elements being substantially rectangular, ear-type members projecting outwardly from the corners of the rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements, a face panel section corresponding substantially to the glass face panel of said cathode-ray tube envelope extending from said rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements thereby providing a surface for enclosing the rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity element and forming a peripheral rim about said rectangular opening of mated said tapered cavity elements, said rim extending between said rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements and said surface, an outwardly projecting ridge disposed substantially perpendicular to said neck cavity element and terminaTing at each end in a configuration suitable for mating in an interlocking relationship with said ear-type members, the surface of said ridge being contoured to mate in an abutting relationship with said peripheral rim such that the vertical stacking of alternate mated pairs of package sections in a reverse, end for end relationship establishes a vertical supporting and interlocking relationship between the neck portion of one pair of mated package sections and the face panel portion of the adjacent pair of mated package sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
322 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means comprising a pair of integrally formed individual package sections, each of said package sections having an open surface and a closed surface and at least one cell unit comprised of recesses including a tapered cavity element having an enlarged open end and a reduced open end for receiving in a horizontal position a relatively fragile glass cathode ray tube envelope, said envelope having a neck section, an outwardly extending portion extending from the reduced open end of said tapered cavity element to accommodate said neck section, orientation of said open surfaces of said pair of package sections in an oppositely disposed mating relationship completely enclosing said cathode-ray tube envelope, the opening formed by the mating of the enlarged open ends of said tapered cavity elements being substantially rectangular, ear-type members projecting outwardly from the corners of the rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements, a face panel section corresponding substantially to the glass face panel of said cathode-ray tube envelope extending from said rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements thereby providing a surface for enclosing the rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity element and forming a peripheral rim about said rectangular opening of mated said tapered cavity elements, said rim extending between said rectangular opening of said mated tapered cavity elements and said surface, an outwardly projecting ridge disposed substantially perpendicular to said neck cavity element and terminaTing at each end in a configuration suitable for mating in an interlocking relationship with said ear-type members, the surface of said ridge being contoured to mate in an abutting relationship with said peripheral rim such that the vertical stacking of alternate mated pairs of package sections in a reverse, end for end relationship establishes a vertical supporting and interlocking relationship between the neck portion of one pair of mated package sections and the face panel portion of the adjacent pair of mated package sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein the recesses of one of said package sections correspond in size and shape to recesses of the opposed mating package section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mating of said pairs of package sections positions said cathode-ray tube envelope such that the neck section is secured without making contact with said packaging means and the outwardly extending neck portions of said mated package sections cooperate to buffer said neck section of the cathode-ray tube envelope from damaging shock and stress.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein the recesses of said packaged sections are tapered to permit nesting of superimposed package sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said package section comprises a plurality of cell units arranged unidirectionally in rows, and alternate rows of cell units arranged in reverse end for end and slightly overlapping relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein each package section includes lateral interlock means, the interlock means of mated package sections engaging to restrict lateral movement of the individual package sections relative to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cathode-ray tube envelope is a television picture tube of the type having an envelope comprised of a glass face panel section with an extended rim portion having a continuous peripheral edge, a funnel-shaped body section sealed at its enlarged end to said face panel rim portion, and a neck section extending from the opposite end of said funnel-shaped body section, said packaging means including a first inwardly projecting support member extending substantially parallel to but displaced from the seal between said funnel-shaped body section and said face panel rim portion to displace said seal from damaging contact with said packaging means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
Packaging means as claimed in claim 7, further including a relief area outwardly extending from the tapered portion of said package section cavity to accommodate the corona area of the television picture tube to prevent contact between the corona area and the package section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
Packaging means as claimed in claim 7 further including a second inwardly projecting support member in the package section area corresponding to the end portion of said face panel section to contact said end portion and maintain clearance between said end portion and said package section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
Packaging means as claimed in claim 7, further including a relief area at the juncture of said tapered cavity portion and said neck portion to provide access for removal of said television picture tube from said package section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 1 wherein said package sections are made of a plastic material with the wall thickness of the supporting portions of said package sections being greater than the wall thickness of the remaining portions of said package sections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A stacking and nesting packaging means as claimed in claim 7 wherein said television picture tube includes mounting ears extending from the corners thereof, said ear-type members providing packaging recesses therefor.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |