US3672531A
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Receptacle
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1970-03-02
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle for holding objects such as welding rods is disclosed which includes side walls, a bottom wall and partitions defining a box having a plurality of compartments, the walls and partitions being separate members which consist of two different kinds of parts. The members are provided with interfitting slots and tabs so that the members can be readily assembled into the form of a box and disassembled as desired, and without the necessity of screws or bolts and nuts.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin H Balven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24; B65D7/30; B65D7/32; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/28; F16B12/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A receptacle comprising: a first pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a second pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a separate bottom member having a shape substantially identical to each of said first pair of members; at least one partition member identical in shape to said bottom member connected between said second pair of members to divide the receptacle into a plurality of compartments, said first pair, said bottom member, and said partition member being channel shaped; and means for holding said members together, said holding means comprising integral hooks on some of said members and openings on others of said members respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all said members together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A receptacle comprising: a first pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a second pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a separate bottom member having a shape substantially identical to each of said first pair of members; at least one partition member identical in shape to said bottom member connected between said second pair of members to divide the receptacle into a plurality of compartments, said first pair, said bottom member, and said partition member being channel shaped; and means for holding said members together, said holding means comprising integral hooks on some of said members and openings on others of said members respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all said members together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The receptacle according to claim 1 further including hanger means for suspending said receptacle from a support, and wherein each member of said second member pair includes a slot means for receiving said hanger means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The receptacle according to claim 2 wherein all of said members are formed of sheet metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
A receptacle comprising: a first pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a second pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a separate bottom member substantially identical in shape to one of said first and second opposed side member pairs; and means for holding said members together, said holding means comprising integral hooks on some of said members and openings on other of said members respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all of said members together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A receptacle comprising: a first pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a second pair of separate opposed side members substantially identical in shape to each other; a separate bottom member substantially identical in shape to one of said first and second opposed side member pairs; and means for holding said members together, said holding means comprising integral hooks on some of said members and openings on other of said members respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all of said members together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The receptacle according to claim 4 wherein each member of said second pair comprises a generally channel shaped panel having parallel side portions and said bottom member is identical to said second member pair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The receptacle according to claim 5 further including at least one partition member identical in configuration to said bottom member and connected between said members of said first member pair to provide the receptacle with a plurality of compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The receptacle according to claim 4 wherein said bottom member is substantially identical in configuration to each member of said pairs of members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The receptacle according to claim 7 further including a partition panel substantially identical in configuration to said bottom member, said partition being connected between the members of said second pair to provide the receptacle with a plurality of compartments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The receptacle according to claim 5 wherein all of said members are sheet metal members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The receptacle according to claim 5 wherein each of said members has at least one hole therein, the holes being aligned in adjoining members to receive resilient fastener means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The receptacle according to claim 5 further including hanger means for suspending said receptacle from a support, and wherein each member of said second pair of members includes slot means receiving said hanger means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
A receptacle comprising a rigid structure having, a first number of sides including opposed sides and a bottom having a first substantially identical geometrical shape and a second number of opposed sides having a second substantially identical geometrical shape different from said first geometrical shape, and means for removably mounting said sides to one another to form said structure, said mounting means comprising integral hooks on some of said sides and openings on other of said sides respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all said sides together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
89 words
A receptacle comprising a rigid structure having, a first number of sides including opposed sides and a bottom having a first substantially identical geometrical shape and a second number of opposed sides having a second substantially identical geometrical shape different from said first geometrical shape, and means for removably mounting said sides to one another to form said structure, said mounting means comprising integral hooks on some of said sides and openings on other of said sides respectively receiving said hooks to thereby releasably hold all said sides together.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The receptacle of claim 12 wherein the greater number of said first and second number of sides is said first number of sides, said first number of sides also being channel shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The receptacle according to claim 13 wherein each of said sides has at least one hole therein, the holes being aligned in adjoining sides to receive resilient fastner means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The receptacle according to claim 14 wherein all of said sides have identical length and width dimensions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The receptacle according to claim 13 wherein all said sides are sheet metal members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The receptacle according to claim 16 wherein each of said sides has at least one hole therein the holes being adjacent in adjoining panels to receive resilient fastener means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The receptacle according to claim 16 further including hanger means for suspendiNg said receptacle from a support, and wherein each side of said second number of sides includes slot means receiving said hanger means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |