US3593846A
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Display carton
Assignee: RECORDER PRINTING AND PUBLISHI
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Filing: 1969-10-27
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A carton folded together and interlocked from a flat sheet of cardboard or the like and including openings for the display of a sales item disposed therein. A particularly structured folded floor and front wall provides exceptional carton strength and permanency of carton contour.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Dolas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/52; B65D73/00; B65D73/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A display carton formed of a single sheet of lightweight material having a substantial rigidity comprising: a pair of vertical backwalls inclined with respect to each other, a pair of like floor portions extending one from the bottom of each backwall and folded upwardly to lie one atop the other, an interlocking tab extending laterally from the lower side of each backwall and folded toward each other across the lower front of the carton and interlocked by cooperating slots in the tabs, a projection extending from the front edge of the bottom floor portion folded up, over and down behind said interlocking tabs with side tabs on the portion extending down behind the interlocking tabs bent upwardly and bearing on the rear walls, and at least one top crossmember extending across the upper front of the display carton from one backwall into engagement with the other backwall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A display carton formed of a single sheet of lightweight material having a substantial rigidity comprising: a pair of vertical backwalls inclined with respect to each other, a pair of like floor portions extending one from the bottom of each backwall and folded upwardly to lie one atop the other, an interlocking tab extending laterally from the lower side of each backwall and folded toward each other across the lower front of the carton and interlocked by cooperating slots in the tabs, a projection extending from the front edge of the bottom floor portion folded up, over and down behind said interlocking tabs with side tabs on the portion extending down behind the interlocking tabs bent upwardly and bearing on the rear walls, and at least one top crossmember extending across the upper front of the display carton from one backwall into engagement with the other backwall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display carton of claim 1 further defined by said floor portions having the shape of isosceles triangles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The display carton of claim 1 further defined by the projection extending from the bottom floor portion including a front wall contiguous with the floor portion and folded upwardly against the front of said interlocking tabs and a fold wall folded downwardly behind said interlocking tabs, said side tabs extending laterally from the sides of said fold wall and bent inwardly by engagement with the backwalls to firmly lock the lower portion of the carton together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display carton of claim 1 further defined by the front edges of said backwalls having a concave configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
The display carton of claim 1 further defined by a first of said top crossmembers extending across the front of said carton from a first backwall to the other backwall with a locking tab at the end of the member and a second of said top crossmembers extending from the other backwall a short distance behind the first member with a tab slot at the edge of the other backwall accommodating the locking tab of the first top crossmember.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |