US3635368A
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Collapsible container
Assignee: IEC Holden Ltd
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Filing: 1969-12-22
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible container having a bottom platform with end walls and at least one side frame pivotably connected thereto, a sidewall pivotably connected to the top edge of the side frame, and a top wall pivotably connected to the top of the container, the various walls of the container being pivotable about an end edge thereof so that said walls may be moved from a collapsed position to an erected position or vice versa, and locking means to ensure that all of the walls are locked in position when the container is closed in erected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Beck Winsor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/52; B65D88/522
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A container comprising a bottom platform, end walls pivoted to said bottom platform, a side frame, means pivotably connecting said side frame to said bottom platform, a sidewall, means pivotably connecting said sidewall to said side frame along an edge of said side frame remote from said means pivotably connecting said side frame to said bottom platform, and means on said end walls cooperating with said frame to hold said side frame in erected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A container comprising a bottom platform, end walls pivoted to said bottom platform, a side frame, means pivotably connecting said side frame to said bottom platform, a sidewall, means pivotably connecting said sidewall to said side frame along an edge of said side frame remote from said means pivotably connecting said side frame to said bottom platform, and means on said end walls cooperating with said frame to hold said side frame in erected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container as defined in claim 1, further comprising a top wall pivotably connected to said side frame along said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A container as defined in claim 2, wherein said means pivotably connecting said sidewall to said side frame also permits sliding motion between sidewall and said side frame, projections on said sidewall, apertures in said bottom platform adapted to receive said projections when said sidewall is in an erected position, and means on said sidewall and said top wall for preventing movement of said projections out of said apertures when said top wall is in a closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container as defined in claim 3, wherein said side frame includes a pair of spaced cornerposts and a rod interconnecting said cornerposts along said edge of said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container as defined in claim 4, wherein said means on said end walls cooperating with said side frame include open channels adapted to embrace said cornerposts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A container as defined in claim 5, wherein said means on said end walls cooperating with said side frame further includes a locking bolt having a projecting handle, a hole in each of said posts, each said locking bolt engaging in said hole when said bolt is in locked position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A container is defined in claim 6, further comprising an aperture in said top wall adapted to receive said handle of said locking bolt, said aperture in said top wall being located and being of a size to receive said handle only when said bolt is in said locked positIon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container as defined in claim 7, further comprising a locking rod on said top wall engaging an aperture in one of said end walls to lock said container in closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container comprising a bottom wall, a pair of end walls pivoted to said bottom platform, a pair of side frames, means pivotably connecting each of said side frames to said bottom platform, a pair of sidewalls, means pivotably connecting one of said sidewalls to each of said frames along an edge of a respective side frame remote from said means pivotably connecting said side frames to said bottom platform, and means on said end walls cooperating with said side frames to hold said side frames in erected position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container comprising a bottom wall, a pair of end walls pivoted to said bottom platform, a pair of side frames, means pivotably connecting each of said side frames to said bottom platform, a pair of sidewalls, means pivotably connecting one of said sidewalls to each of said frames along an edge of a respective side frame remote from said means pivotably connecting said side frames to said bottom platform, and means on said end walls cooperating with said side frames to hold said side frames in erected position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as defined in claim 9, further comprising a pair of top walls, means pivotably connecting one of said top walls to each of said side frames along said edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
81 words
A container as defined in claim 10, wherein said means pivotably connecting said sidewalls to said side frames also permits sliding movement between each said sidewalls and its respective side frame, projections on each of said sidewalls, apertures in said bottom platform adapted to receive said projections when said sidewalls are in an erected position, and means on said sidewalls and said top walls preventing movement of said projections out of said apertures when said top walls are in closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container as defined in claim 11, wherein said side frames each include a pair of spaced cornerposts and a rod interconnecting said cornerposts along said edges of said frames.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container as defined in claim 12, wherein said means on said end walls cooperating with said side frames includes an open-ended embracing each said cornerpost.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
A container as defined in claim 13, wherein said means on said end walls cooperating with said side frames further include locking bolts each having a projecting handle, a hole in each said post adapted to receive a locking bolt, said locking bolts engaging in said holes when said bolts are in locked position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
52 words
A container as defined in claim 14, further comprising apertures in each said top wall adapted to receive one of said handles of said locking bolts, said apertures in said top wall being located and being of a size to receive said handles only when said bolts are in said locked position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
61 words
A container as defined in claim 15, further comprising a pair of locking rods slidably mounted on one of said top walls, and adapted to overlie the other of said top walls when said top walls are in closed position, and apertures in said end walls adapted to receive said locking rods when said locking rods are moved to locked position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |