US3667155A
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Jack-in-the box including box with integral inner cylindrical wall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-05
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A one-shot molded plastic open-top container comprising a boxlike member having an integrally molded central compartment with an open top, and an integrally molded cover for covering both the compartment and the box itself, said cover being hinged at one edge of the box and having a latch to hold it in closed condition of both box and compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Israel Robert Freelander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A special one-piece receptacle comprising a molded plastic open topped box including a bottom and side walls, an integrally molded inner center sleeve in said box, said sleeve also having an open top substantially coplanar with the open top of the box, a cover including a hinge at the top of one of the portions of the wall of the box, and catch therefor at the exterior portion of the box opposite to the hinge, said cover extending over and closing the box and also closing the sleeve, a spring pressed figure, a spring located in the sleeve and bottoming on the bottom of the box, the cover pressing the figure against the action of the spring into the sleeve when the box is closed by said cover, said figure including a flexible dress, and means attaching said flexible dress to the sleeve adjacent its open top and limiting the extend of projection of the spring and figure when the cover is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A special one-piece receptacle comprising a molded plastic open topped box including a bottom and side walls, an integrally molded inner center sleeve in said box, said sleeve also having an open top substantially coplanar with the open top of the box, a cover including a hinge at the top of one of the portions of the wall of the box, and catch therefor at the exterior portion of the box opposite to the hinge, said cover extending over and closing the box and also closing the sleeve, a spring pressed figure, a spring located in the sleeve and bottoming on the bottom of the box, the cover pressing the figure against the action of the spring into the sleeve when the box is closed by said cover, said figure including a flexible dress, and means attaching said flexible dress to the sleeve adjacent its open top and limiting the extend of projection of the spring and figure when the cover is released.
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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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |