US3645389A
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Packaging device for sheet materials
Assignee: AGC Glass Europe SA
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A device is disclosed for packaging a stack or stacks of sheet articles such as sheets of glass. The device comprises a rectangular frame formed of two L-shaped sections and is positioned around a stack of sheet articles. A panel or floor member is disposed between one side of the frame and a face of the stack so that the edges of the sheet articles of the stack rest upon the floor member. On both ends of the floor member there are mounted stops which abut faces of the stack to prevent movement of the stack with respect to the frame. Protective panels may also be mounted on the frame to extend over at least a portion of a face of the stack to protect or to enclose the packaged sheets. The L-shaped sections of the frame may be assembled in various positions so as to vary the dimensions of the opening of the frame to accommodate stacks of various crosssectional areas. The package may also comprise two or more frames with each frame made of a U-shaped section and a crosspiece to bridge the open ends of this section.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcel Castiaux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/48; B65G; B65G49/00; B65G49/05; B65G49/06; B65G49/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A packaging device for a stack of sheet articles comprising a frame including at least two L-shaped sections, each section comprising first and second arms, the first arms having slot means therein, the second arms of each L-shaped section being received in its respective slot means and being secured therein, said L-shaped sections being oppositely disposed around a stack of sheet articles such that the sheets are pressed against each other, the second arm of at least one of said L-shaped sections being received in the slot means of the opposed L-shaped section and being slideable therein for varying the relative dimensions of said frame, stop means engaging opposed faces of said stack and limiting movement of the sheet articles outwardly for said frame, and panel means supporting another face of said stack and interconnecting said stop means and the first arm of at least one of said L-shaped sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A packaging device for a stack of sheet articles comprising a frame including at least two L-shaped sections, each section comprising first and second arms, the first arms having slot means therein, the second arms of each L-shaped section being received in its respective slot means and being secured therein, said L-shaped sections being oppositely disposed around a stack of sheet articles such that the sheets are pressed against each other, the second arm of at least one of said L-shaped sections being received in the slot means of the opposed L-shaped section and being slideable therein for varying the relative dimensions of said frame, stop means engaging opposed faces of said stack and limiting movement of the sheet articles outwardly for said frame, and panel means supporting another face of said stack and interconnecting said stop means and the first arm of at least one of said L-shaped sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said L-shaped sections define a rectangular opening, said sections being connectable to vary the two dimensions of the rectangular frame opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first arm of at least one said L-shaped sections extends beyond its connection with the adjoining L-shaped section to protrude outwardly of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panel means interconnecting said stop means and said frame is a protecting panel on said packaging device extending over at least a portion of a face of the stack of sheet articles within the packaging device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said panel is between the frame and the stack of sheet articles within the packaging device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said panel has recesses in the edges thereof receiving a portion of at least one of said L-shaped sections which are perpendicular to said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a panel connected between said stop means and said L-shaped sections and extending over a portion of a face of the stack of sheet articles and protecting same, said stop means contacting the edges of the sheets which comprises the protected face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said rectangular opening has one dimension greater than the corresponding dimension of the stack positioned within the frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A packaging device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said articles are sheets of glass.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |