US3610412A
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Single-service delivery packages
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1969-10-02
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of stacked articles maintained from separation one from another by means within the article stack and heat shrunk film encompassing a portion of the external surfaces of the article stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford G Morse
- 👤 George E Macewen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D71/10; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024; B65D2571/00043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An article package having portions of said package open, comprising: a plurality of articles each having a body with a recessed portion, one portion of said plurality of articles being arranged in at least three rows adjacent one another to form a first article layer, other portions of said plurality of articles being positioned above said first layer forming at least three subsequent article layers thereby forming a layered article stack; a tray means having a plurality of substantially rectangular flaps with each flap having an edge hingedly connected to said tray means, one of said tray means and associated flaps being positioned between each adjacent article layers of the article stack with each article on the outer periphery of the article stack not in contact with a hereafter heat shrunk tubular member having only a single flap of the associated tray extending into contact with the recess of said article with the hinged edge of each flap being adjacent its respective tray end; and a heat shrunk tubular member disposed around a portion of said layered article stack and associated tray means to compact said article stack and said tray means together to form a package construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An article package having portions of said package open, comprising: a plurality of articles each having a body with a recessed portion, one portion of said plurality of articles being arranged in at least three rows adjacent one another to form a first article layer, other portions of said plurality of articles being positioned above said first layer forming at least three subsequent article layers thereby forming a layered article stack; a tray means having a plurality of substantially rectangular flaps with each flap having an edge hingedly connected to said tray means, one of said tray means and associated flaps being positioned between each adjacent article layers of the article stack with each article on the outer periphery of the article stack not in contact with a hereafter heat shrunk tubular member having only a single flap of the associated tray extending into contact with the recess of said article with the hinged edge of each flap being adjacent its respective tray end; and a heat shrunk tubular member disposed around a portion of said layered article stack and associated tray means to compact said article stack and said tray means together to form a package construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tubular member has opposed ends covering only a portion of each opposed end of said layered article stack and tray means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the length and width of the tray means is substantially the same length and width as the article layers associated therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the tray has a lower surface and the flaps thereof extend from the lower surface of the tray means at an angle in the range between 30* to 90* relative to said surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An article package, as set forth in claim 1, including a cover sheet over the bottom and top of the layered article stack.
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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |