US3601439A
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Container-packaging device
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-06
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-06-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates generally to a multipackaging device or carrier for containers and more particularly to devices for accommodating containers having a circumferential bead adjacent one extremity thereof, as for example the conventional bead on a can. The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein includes a paperboard sheet which is apertured to provide a plurality of pockets for receiving the extremity of beaded containers. The circumferential marginal area adjacent each aperture is adapted to be deflected out of the plane of the paperboard sheet upon telescopic association of a beaded container therewith so as to position the edge of said marginal area for engagement with the underside of the container bead. A flexible plastic film is adhered to the upper side of the paperboard sheet in superimposed relation with respect to the circumferential marginal areas. The portion of the film which superimposes the marginal areas serves to maintain the edge of the deflected margin in underlying relation with respect to the bead of a telescopically associated container.
Inventors
- 👤 Ougljesa Jules Poupitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A multipackaging device for accommodating beaded containers, as for example cans having beaded extremities, including a paperboard sheet having pockets for receiving one extremity of a beaded container, each of said pockets comprising an aperture defined by the edge of the paperboard sheet and having a diameter which is less than the diameter of the beaded portion of the container to be accommodated, the circumferential marginal area of the sheet adjacent said aperture adapted to be deflected out of the plane of the sheet upon telescopic association therewith of a beaded container so as to position said edge for engagement with the underside of the container bead, and a flexible plastic film adhered to the upper side of said paperboard sheet in superimposed relation with respect to said circumferential marginal area, said flexible plastic film when adhered to the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet cooperating to provide a flexible container-engaging band enabling the edge of the deflected marginal area to resiliently grip and engage the container below the beaded portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A multipackaging device for accommodating beaded containers, as for example cans having beaded extremities, including a paperboard sheet having pockets for receiving one extremity of a beaded container, each of said pockets comprising an aperture defined by the edge of the paperboard sheet and having a diameter which is less than the diameter of the beaded portion of the container to be accommodated, the circumferential marginal area of the sheet adjacent said aperture adapted to be deflected out of the plane of the sheet upon telescopic association therewith of a beaded container so as to position said edge for engagement with the underside of the container bead, and a flexible plastic film adhered to the upper side of said paperboard sheet in superimposed relation with respect to said circumferential marginal area, said flexible plastic film when adhered to the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet cooperating to provide a flexible container-engaging band enabling the edge of the deflected marginal area to resiliently grip and engage the container below the beaded portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the relatively thin plastic film is secured to the upper surface of the paperboard sheet by means of adhesive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the thin plastic film completely traverses each container accommodating aperture whereby to provide a protective covering for the end surface of a telescopically associated container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet which defines each aperture consists of a plurality of axially deflectable fingers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet defining each aperture is undulated to facilitate axial deflection thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein finger-gripping means is provided to facilitate manual transportation of a plurality of supported containers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet which defines each aperture is radially slit so as to provide a plurality of axially deflectable prongs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A packaging device for beaded containers as set forth in claim 1 wherein the circumferential marginal area of the paperboard sheet which defines each aperture is circumferentially continuous and axially deflectable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |