US3640563A
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Carrier for flanged article
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-30
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1990-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for elongated flanged articles comprises an elongated tubular structure formed from a single rectangular blank and folded along transverse fold lines so as to form a generally rectangular exterior tubular structure inside of which a pair of upwardly converging support panels are disposed, the support panels being foldably joined to each other along their top edges and being hingedly secured to the interior of the sidewalls and a plurality of aligned apertures being formed in the top and bottom panels and in the support panels, the apertures in the support panels being disposed astride the fold line therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Prentice J Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/40; B65D71/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A carrier for an elongated flanged article comprising an elongated tubular structure having foldably joined top, bottom and sidewalls, said top and bottom walls having aligned apertures for receiving a part of the article, a pair of upwardly convergent support panels disposed within said tubular structure and foldably joined together along a fold line constituting their top edge portions and hingedly connected respectively to said sidewalls, a third aperture formed in said support panels and disposed astride said fold line in alignment with said apertures in said top and bottom walls, said third aperture being arranged to engage the article underneath the flange thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A carrier for an elongated flanged article comprising an elongated tubular structure having foldably joined top, bottom and sidewalls, said top and bottom walls having aligned apertures for receiving a part of the article, a pair of upwardly convergent support panels disposed within said tubular structure and foldably joined together along a fold line constituting their top edge portions and hingedly connected respectively to said sidewalls, a third aperture formed in said support panels and disposed astride said fold line in alignment with said apertures in said top and bottom walls, said third aperture being arranged to engage the article underneath the flange thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein said top and bottom walls each includes a medial fold line defining wall half sections foldable into substantially parallel planes so as to render the carrier collapsible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein the lower interior portion of each of said sidewalls comprises an anchoring and reinforcing panel to the upper edge of which one of said support panels is foldably joined.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein the aperture formed in said top wall dimensioned and configured so as snugly to engage the adjacent portion of the article thereby to secure the article in position relative to the carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A carrier according to claim 1 wherein an extension panel is joined to an exterior ply of one of said sidewalls along a weakened severance line whereby said extension panel is detachable from the carrier without materially affecting the strength of said one sidewall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3528697A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |