US3632010A
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Self-constraining container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-06
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1989-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A self-constraining container for carrying unstable articles in a nontipable or unshiftable position comprising a base member, side members hingedly connected to the opposite sides of the base member, one of said side members being spring dominated to normally maintain said side member folded over the base member, and flexibly foldable end walls connected to the ends of said side members.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin G Marty Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D25/101; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A container for stabilizing articles stored therein comprising: a base member; a side panel hingedly connected to opposite sides of said base member; a spring member connecting one of said side panels and said base member urging said side panel toward said base member; and flexibly foldable end walls connected to the ends of said side panels allowing pivotal movement of said side panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A container for stabilizing articles stored therein comprising: a base member; a side panel hingedly connected to opposite sides of said base member; a spring member connecting one of said side panels and said base member urging said side panel toward said base member; and flexibly foldable end walls connected to the ends of said side panels allowing pivotal movement of said side panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said flexibly foldable end walls are further characterized as being elastically stretchable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said end walls are further characterized as comprising strips of fabric material.
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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) | 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 |