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Shipping container
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1969-09-04
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A shipping container having end panels with matching medial recesses along their lower margins. A series of flaps and panels depending from the side and bottom panels fold conformably into these recesses to define a longitudinal channel for entry of a forklift or the like. A flat-bottom interior may be provided either by a fiber board recess cover or by filler pads inserted into the container legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert O Blasdell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/20; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00044; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00119; B65D2519/00124; B65D2519/00134; B65D2519/00139; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00159; B65D2519/00189; B65D2519/00194; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00497; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00616; B65D2519/00621; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00666; B65D2519/00706; B65D2519/00716; B65D2519/00721; B65D2519/00726
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A shipping container comprising: 1. a pair of rectangular side panels, 2. a pair of end panels joined to said side panels and having matching medial recesses at the lower margins thereof, 3. recess closure means comprising a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the margins of said medial recesses, 4. a pair of integral longitudinally extending legs closed out at the ends thereof by the nonrecessed portions at the lower margins of said end panels; each leg being defined in longitudinal extent by an associated side panel and each comprising: i. a foot panel foldably joined to said side panel, ii. an upwardly extending leg panel foldably joined to the foot panel, and iii. a pair of foot flaps disposed interiorly of said foot panel and extending toward each other Pg,7 from lower marginal fold lines along corresponding nonrecessed portions of said end panels, 5. a pair of mutually abutting recess panels foldably attached to said leg panels and disposed exteriorly of said recess flaps, and 6. an upstanding recess cover comprising a platform supported by a pair of riser panels; said platform resting centrally upon said recess flaps with said riser panels resting on said foot flaps and in face contact with said side panels and thus providing the shipping container with a flat-bottom interior.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A shipping container comprising: 1. a pair of rectangular side panels, 2. a pair of end panels joined to said side panels and having matching medial recesses at the lower margins thereof, 3. recess closure means comprising a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the margins of said medial recesses, 4. a pair of integral longitudinally extending legs closed out at the ends thereof by the nonrecessed portions at the lower margins of said end panels; each leg being defined in longitudinal extent by an associated side panel and each comprising: i. a foot panel foldably joined to said side panel, ii. an upwardly extending leg panel foldably joined to the foot panel, and iii. a pair of foot flaps disposed interiorly of said foot panel and extending toward each other Pg,7 from lower marginal fold lines along corresponding nonrecessed portions of said end panels, 5. a pair of mutually abutting recess panels foldably attached to said leg panels and disposed exteriorly of said recess flaps, and 6. an upstanding recess cover comprising a platform supported by a pair of riser panels; said platform resting centrally upon said recess flaps with said riser panels resting on said foot flaps and in face contact with said side panels and thus providing the shipping container with a flat-bottom interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
a pair of end panels joined to said side panels and having matching medial recesses at the lower margins thereof,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
a pair of end panels joined to said side panels and having matching medial recesses at the lower margins thereof,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
6 words
A single piece shipping container comprising:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
6 words
A single piece shipping container comprising:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
a first side panel foldably joined to the first end panel along the entire vertical extent thereof,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
a first side panel foldably joined to the first end panel along the entire vertical extent thereof,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
a medially recessed second end panel similar to the first end panel and situated opposite thereto by foldable connection along its entire vertical length to the first side panel,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
a medially recessed second end panel similar to the first end panel and situated opposite thereto by foldable connection along its entire vertical length to the first side panel,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
recess closure means comprising a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the margins of said medial recesses,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
recess closure means comprising a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the margins of said medial recesses,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
a pair of integral longitudinally extending legs closed out at the ends thereof by the nonrecessed portions at the lower margins of said end panels; each leg being defined in longitudinal extent by an associated side panel and each comprising: i. a foot panel foldably joined to said side panel, ii. an upwardly extending leg panel foldably joined to the foot panel, and iii. a pair of foot flaps disposed interiorly of said foot panel and extending toward each other Pg,7 from lower marginal fold lines along corresponding nonrecessed portions of said end panels,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
94 words
a pair of integral longitudinally extending legs closed out at the ends thereof by the nonrecessed portions at the lower margins of said end panels; each leg being defined in longitudinal extent by an associated side panel and each comprising: i. a foot panel foldably joined to said side panel, ii. an upwardly extending leg panel foldably joined to the foot panel, and iii. a pair of foot flaps disposed interiorly of said foot panel and extending toward each other Pg,7 from lower marginal fold lines along corresponding nonrecessed portions of said end panels,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
a second side panel foldably joined to the second end panel along the entire vertical extent thereof at the side opposite the first side panel,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
a second side panel foldably joined to the second end panel along the entire vertical extent thereof at the side opposite the first side panel,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
fastening means fastening the second side panel to the first end panel,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
fastening means fastening the second side panel to the first end panel,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
a pair of mutually abutting recess panels foldably attached to said leg panels and disposed exteriorly of said recess flaps, and
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
a pair of mutually abutting recess panels foldably attached to said leg panels and disposed exteriorly of said recess flaps, and
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
an upstanding recess cover comprising a platform supported by a pair of riser panels; said platform resting centrally upon said recess flaps with said riser panels resting on said foot flaps and in face contact with said side panels and thus providing the shipping container with a flat-bottom interior.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
an upstanding recess cover comprising a platform supported by a pair of riser panels; said platform resting centrally upon said recess flaps with said riser panels resting on said foot flaps and in face contact with said side panels and thus providing the shipping container with a flat-bottom interior.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to the end panels along the recessed lower margins thereof and extending mutually inward for provision of a substantially full inner recess ply,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
a pair of recess flaps foldably joined to the end panels along the recessed lower margins thereof and extending mutually inward for provision of a substantially full inner recess ply,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
four foot flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the nonrecessed lower margins thereof and extending mutually inward for provision of a substantially full inner ply for each foot.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
30 words
four foot flaps foldably joined to said end panels along the nonrecessed lower margins thereof and extending mutually inward for provision of a substantially full inner ply for each foot.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
a pair of foot panels foldably joined to the side panels along the lower margins thereof and overlying the foot flaps on the exterior thereof to provide a pair of substantially two-ply supporting feet for said container.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
37 words
a pair of foot panels foldably joined to the side panels along the lower margins thereof and overlying the foot flaps on the exterior thereof to provide a pair of substantially two-ply supporting feet for said container.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
a pair of upwardly extending leg panels foldably joined to the foot panels along the inner margins thereof, and
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
a pair of upwardly extending leg panels foldably joined to the foot panels along the inner margins thereof, and
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
112 words
a pair of recess panels foldably joined to the leg panels along the upper margins thereof; said recess panels overlying the recess flaps on the exterior thereof and extending mutually inward into abutting relationship to provide said container with a substantially two-ply recess for reception of a fork lift or the like; the length of each foot flap being substantially equal to the combined widths of foot panel, a leg panel, and a recess panel and the length of the recess flaps exceeding the length of the foot flaps by an amount equal to the recess distance of said medial recesses thereby enabling fabrication of said container from a generally rectangular blank.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
112 words
a pair of recess panels foldably joined to the leg panels along the upper margins thereof; said recess panels overlying the recess flaps on the exterior thereof and extending mutually inward into abutting relationship to provide said container with a substantially two-ply recess for reception of a fork lift or the like; the length of each foot flap being substantially equal to the combined widths of foot panel, a leg panel, and a recess panel and the length of the recess flaps exceeding the length of the foot flaps by an amount equal to the recess distance of said medial recesses thereby enabling fabrication of said container from a generally rectangular blank.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |