US3637073A
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Separator for glass articles
Assignee: Kimble Glass Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-06
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1989-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A plastic-shipping container and separator for an assortment of pieces of glassware of different shapes and sizes. The separator has a conical body for the various ranges of ware sizes. Diagonally spaced support ridges reinforce the body portion of the separator and hold the glassware in spaced relationship to the separator. An annular orifice at the top of the separator permits hot gases entrapped within the conical portion of the glass to escape.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Capuano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/127; B65D81/133; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
The plastic separator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means of said throat section forms a radially inwardly extending flange defining an annular opening therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The plastic separator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support ribs are diagonally spaced on said wall section to hold the articles to be stacked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The plastic separator as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wall section contains a plurality of inwardly extending reinforcing ribs spaced between said support ribs for contacting the exterior surface of a fragile article when the articles are arranged in stacked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
In combination, a plastic separator comprising: a generally rectangular base; a generally frustoconical wall section defining a hollow interior and merging into said base and defining a central axis perpendicular to said base; a plurality of peripherally spaced support ribs protruding outwardly from said wall section; a truncated conical throat section axially concentric with said wall section and having a bottom portion merging integrally with said wall section and having a top section projecting axially outward from said wall section and defining a central opening therein communicating with the hollow interior of said wall section; and a fragile television bulb funnel snugly nested over said plastic separator and gravitationally supported upon said support ribs in spaced relationship to said wall section and in substantially concentric relationship therewith.
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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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |