US3631970A
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Package with rotation-preventing insert
Assignee: WestRock Minnesota Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-16
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-02-16
Abstract
Abstract An insert is used to prevent a bottle of circular cross section from rotating within a noncircular outer container and thereby causing a label on the bottle moving out of register with a window in the side of the outer container. The insert is in the shape of a flanged cup. The cup portion fits snugly on one end of the bottle and the flange is sized to engage the inner walls of the outer container. The insert is made of deformed sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Trauschke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4204; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A folding carton of rectangular cross section having a window in one side; a bottle within said carton of circular cross section having a label thereon at a position such that the label can be observed when it is in register with said window; and an insert of deformed plastic sheet material in the shape of a shallow cup sized to snugly fit on one end of said bottle with a rectangular flange of a size to fit snugly within said carton, said insert being fitted on one end of said bottle and within said carton with said label in register with said window whereby said label is held in register with said window by interposing said insert between said bottle and said carton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A folding carton of rectangular cross section having a window in one side; a bottle within said carton of circular cross section having a label thereon at a position such that the label can be observed when it is in register with said window; and an insert of deformed plastic sheet material in the shape of a shallow cup sized to snugly fit on one end of said bottle with a rectangular flange of a size to fit snugly within said carton, said insert being fitted on one end of said bottle and within said carton with said label in register with said window whereby said label is held in register with said window by interposing said insert between said bottle and said carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said insert cup has a relief groove extending outwardly therefrom to assist in airflow when the cap is fitted upon or removed from said bottle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
130 words
A package comprising an outer container having a noncircular cross section and having a window in one side; an inner container of circular cross section having a label thereon at a position such that the label is observed when in register with said window; an insert of deformed plastic sheet material having a cup-shaped depression sized to fit on one end of said inner container with a flange means extending outwardly from said depression, said flange being of a size to fit snugly within the major dimension of the carton internal cross section, said insert cup being fitted on said one end of said inner container with said label in register with said window and with said flange means disposed along the major dimension of the carton internal cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
A package comprising an outer container having a noncircular cross section and having a window in one side; an inner container of circular cross section having a label thereon at a position such that the label is observed when in register with said window; an insert of deformed plastic sheet material having a cup-shaped depression sized to fit on one end of said inner container with a flange means extending outwardly from said depression, said flange being of a size to fit snugly within the major dimension of the carton internal cross section, said insert cup being fitted on said one end of said inner container with said label in register with said window and with said flange means disposed along the major dimension of the carton internal cross section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A package according to claim 3 wherein said outer contAiner has a polygonal cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package according to claim 3 wherein said insert has a relief groove extending in the direction from top to bottom of the cup and extending outwardly of the cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A package according to claim 3 wherein said outer container has a rectangular cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A package according to claim 6 wherein said insert flange means is rectangular and sized to fit substantially the inner walls of said outer container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A package as in claim 3 where said inner container has a second insert having a second cup surrounded by a second flange that is of a size to fit snugly within the carton internal cross section, said second cup being attached to the other end of said inner container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A package according to claim 8 wherein both said flanges are hingedly connected to opposite ends of a connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A package according to claim 9 wherein said insert connector is made from one piece of transparent plastic material and said connector is positioned to substantially block said window and overlie said inner container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package according to claim 9 wherein said inserts and connector are made from one piece of material that is not transparent such as a translucent or opaque plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A package according to claim 8 wherein said container has a rectangular internal cross section and each of said flanges is rectangular and fits snugly therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A package according to claim 12 wherein said inserts are hingedly connected to opposite ends of a connector.
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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |