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US3618757A
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Article carrier
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An article carrier having top, bottom and sidewalls foldably joined together to form a tubular structure for disposition about a plurality of articles arranged in side-by-side rectilinear relation in at least one row includes at certain corners of the carrier a pair of divergent fold lines arranged to form a web panel which effectively aids in retaining the articles in the wrapper against dislodgment through the open ends thereof. Where apertures are formed at the carrier corners for receiving portions of the packaged articles to aid in retaining the articles, the web panel formed by divergent fold lines also inhibits tearing of a blank and thus further enchances package security.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Funkhouser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/14; B65D71/16; B65D71/34; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00154; B65D2571/00185; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00277; B65D2571/0029; B65D2571/00555; B65D2571/00561; B65D2571/00567; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00716; B65D2571/00833; B65D2571/0087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An article carrier having spaced top, bottom and sidewalls foldably joined together along transverse fold lines to form a tubular structure disposed about a plurality of articles arranged in side-by-side rectilinear relation in at least one row, and wherein The improvement comprises a pair of outwardly diverging fold lines extending to the adjacent end edges of the walls adjoined by one transverse fold line from a vertex point spaced inwardly from said end edges of said structure and disposed in general coincidence with said one of said transverse fold lines to define an article-retaining rupture-inhibiting unitary web panel disposed in a single plane astride one corner of the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An article carrier having spaced top, bottom and sidewalls foldably joined together along transverse fold lines to form a tubular structure disposed about a plurality of articles arranged in side-by-side rectilinear relation in at least one row, and wherein The improvement comprises a pair of outwardly diverging fold lines extending to the adjacent end edges of the walls adjoined by one transverse fold line from a vertex point spaced inwardly from said end edges of said structure and disposed in general coincidence with said one of said transverse fold lines to define an article-retaining rupture-inhibiting unitary web panel disposed in a single plane astride one corner of the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An article carrier according to claim 1 wherein an article-gripping aperture is formed along said one transverse fold line and where said vertex point is disposed immediately adjacent the outer portions of the periphery of said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article carrier according to claim 4 wherein said article-gripping aperture is formed in an inwardly bevelled panel forming a part of one of the walls adjoined by said one transverse fold line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article carrier according to claim 1 wherein said web panel is of a substantially triangular configuration and wherein the single plane thereof is disposed in angular relation to the planes of both of the walls adjoined by said one transverse fold line.
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |