US3596798A
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Dispensing carton for sheet-form articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-07
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A disposable carton for sheet-form articles, such as disposable plastic film gloves, plastic film bags, etc., comprises an elongated flat carton having a continuous outer wall and inner flaps. The carton is folded so that the inner flaps holds the edges of the sheet-form articles apart to facilitate removal therefrom. End flaps hold the carton in folded form and a removable portion in the folded outer wall provides an opening for removal of the contents one by one.
Inventors
- 👤 Buford B Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0847; B65D83/0852
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A dispensing carton for a plurality of a thin sheet-form articles comprising a. a box formed from sheet material and having top, bottom, side, and end walls, b. the bottom of said box including two separate wall portions each with a wall member extending upward inside of the box and terminating in a flap member rebent downward and outward, c. said rebent flap members forming a bridge member integral with said box and operable to support the sheet-form articles therein and urge the outer edges of said articles toward the sidewall of said box to facilitate dispensing said articles therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A dispensing carton for a plurality of a thin sheet-form articles comprising a. a box formed from sheet material and having top, bottom, side, and end walls, b. the bottom of said box including two separate wall portions each with a wall member extending upward inside of the box and terminating in a flap member rebent downward and outward, c. said rebent flap members forming a bridge member integral with said box and operable to support the sheet-form articles therein and urge the outer edges of said articles toward the sidewall of said box to facilitate dispensing said articles therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carton as defined in claim 1 in which the top and sidewalls of said box have a removable cutout portion to provide an opening for dispensing said sheet-form articles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carton as defined in claim 2 in which the end walls of said box comprise flaps securing said two bottom wall portions and said upwardly extending wall portions together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A carton blank comprising a generally rectangular cardboard sheet having integral flaps cut in opposite sided thereof and score lines to facilitate folding into a dispensing carton as defined in claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A carton blank comprising a generally rectangular cardboard sheet having integral flaps cut in opposite sides thereof and score lines to facilitate folding into a dispensing carton as defined in claim 2.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |