US3645596A
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Cargo container construction
Assignee: Boothe Airside Services Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-30
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1989-12-30
Abstract
Abstract This application discloses a cargo container construction which provides an erection and knockdown arrangement which keeps the parts together in knockdown condition so that no parts will be lost and so that all parts needed for reerection will be carried by the units handy for use when reassembly is desired; also a construction designed to form a package of minimum size in the dismantled or knockdown condition with full assurance that no parts will be lost and that no components will be crushed or marred if the dismantled packages are stacked on each other or with other goods for return shipment; and especially a construction which can be quickly and easily erected with full assurance that no parts will be missing.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M Russell-French
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24; B65D7/28; A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D88/14; B65D88/52; B65D88/522; B65D9/00; B65D9/12; B65D9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A cargo container construction adapted for quick erection and knockdown assembly without loss of parts, comprising in combination, a top panel, end panels hinged to the ends of the top panel with the hinge lines at different distances from the top panel to cause one end panel to lie over the other end panel when they are folded up with the top panel, folding door panels hinged to side edges of the top panel for folding above the top panel at opposite sides thereof, a bottom panel, detachable connections between the lower edges of the end panels and bottom panel for quickly connecting them to and disconnecting them from the bottom panel, said connections including captive fastener elements carried by one of the panels at each connection edge which cooperate with mating fastener elements carried by the other panel, means including captive fastener elements for securing the door panels to the end and bottom panels, a shear panel detachably secured to the top and bottom panels and to at least one end panel by captive fastener elements when the container is erected, and a shelf panel detachably secured to the end panels when the container is erected, and shear panel and shelf panel being disposed flatwise in the knockdown package assembly when the container is dismantled, said shelf panel being disposed on one side of said top panel and said bottom and shear panels being disposed on the other side of said top panel over said door panels in the knockdown package assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A cargo container construction adapted for quick erection and knockdown assembly without loss of parts, comprising in combination, a top panel, end panels hinged to the ends of the top panel with the hinge lines at different distances from the top panel to cause one end panel to lie over the other end panel when they are folded up with the top panel, folding door panels hinged to side edges of the top panel for folding above the top panel at opposite sides thereof, a bottom panel, detachable connections between the lower edges of the end panels and bottom panel for quickly connecting them to and disconnecting them from the bottom panel, said connections including captive fastener elements carried by one of the panels at each connection edge which cooperate with mating fastener elements carried by the other panel, means including captive fastener elements for securing the door panels to the end and bottom panels, a shear panel detachably secured to the top and bottom panels and to at least one end panel by captive fastener elements when the container is erected, and a shelf panel detachably secured to the end panels when the container is erected, and shear panel and shelf panel being disposed flatwise in the knockdown package assembly when the container is dismantled, said shelf panel being disposed on one side of said top panel and said bottom and shear panels being disposed on the other side of said top panel over said door panels in the knockdown package assembly.
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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 |