US3628843A
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Container for fishing tackle or the like
Assignee: PENDLETON TOOL IND Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-07
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A container for carrying fishing or hunting supplies or for use as a tool box, sewing chest or various industrial uses. A large container or case is provided with supports on which a tray is removably mounted. The tray is provided with divider ribs which are adapted to hold small articles containers. A handle is pivotally mounted on the tray and serves to assist in the removal of the tray from the container and to prevent the small article containers from becoming jumbled when the container is closed. The supports for the tray are spaced from the bottom of the box so that large articles may be carried in the box below the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald T Wynne
- 👤 David E Workman
- 👤 Joseph W Kneier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:49
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A container comprising: first and second box halves each having sidewalls and a bottom; hinge means pivotally connecting an edge of one side of each box half so that the container can be swung between open and closed positions, whereby the first box half serves as the bottom of the container and the second box half serves as the top of the container; support means mounted within said first box half; tray means removably mounted on said support means, a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart retainer means mounted on the inside of aid tray means adapted to hold small article containers with said tray means; and means pivotally mounted on said tray means for assisting said retainer means in holding small article containers within said tray means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A container comprising: first and second box halves each having sidewalls and a bottom; hinge means pivotally connecting an edge of one side of each box half so that the container can be swung between open and closed positions, whereby the first box half serves as the bottom of the container and the second box half serves as the top of the container; support means mounted within said first box half; tray means removably mounted on said support means, a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart retainer means mounted on the inside of aid tray means adapted to hold small article containers with said tray means; and means pivotally mounted on said tray means for assisting said retainer means in holding small article containers within said tray means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said tray means includes means for limiting the pivotal movement of said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said support means includes a pair of support members mounted on opposite sidewalls of said first box half and spaced from the bottom of said first box half and said tray means extends above the edge of said first box half.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said retainer means is an outwardly projecting rib and there are a plurality of ribs on opposite sidewalls of said tray means the the ribs on one sidewall are aligned with the ribs on opposite sidewall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 4 wherein said support means includes means for preventing lateral movement of said tray means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A case having a top, bottom and sidewalls comprising: a pair of box halves each having sidewalls and a bottom; hinge means pivotally connecting an edge of one sidewall of each box half so that the case can be swung between open and closed positions; support means mounted within one of said box halves; tray means having sidewalls and a bottom removably mounted on said support means; retainer meanS mounted on opposite sidewalls of said support means; and at least one small article container removably mounted on said tray means adapted to be held by said retainer means and dimensioned to extend into the other box half when said case is closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A case having a top, bottom and sidewalls comprising: a pair of box halves each having sidewalls and a bottom; hinge means pivotally connecting an edge of one sidewall of each box half so that the case can be swung between open and closed positions; support means mounted within one of said box halves; tray means having sidewalls and a bottom removably mounted on said support means; retainer meanS mounted on opposite sidewalls of said support means; and at least one small article container removably mounted on said tray means adapted to be held by said retainer means and dimensioned to extend into the other box half when said case is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The case of claim 6 further comprising handle means pivotally mounted on said tray means adapted to be pivoted between a position which permits removal of said small article container from said tray means and a position which substantially prevents movement of said small article container when said case is closed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The case of claim 7 wherein said retainer means includes at least a pair of parallel, outwardly projecting ribs mounted on opposite sidewalls of said tray means and the ribs on one sidewall are aligned with the ribs on the opposite sidewall and said small article container is dimensioned to snugly fit between said ribs.
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |