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US3688899A
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Article group carrier
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An article group carrier for a group of articles, such as chimed cans, the carrier being comprised of tube-like elements formed of conjugately connected webs defining article engaging loops. The article carrier is arranged to support the cans in a pair of side-by-side rows, and at the points of conjugacy between the rows and between articles of a row the loops are joined along areas to enable the webs of the loops to firmly engage the article sides at the points of conjugacy and also in the annular grooves adjacent the chimes. The areas where the webs are joined are defined by generally elongated portions below the annular grooves adjacent the chimes, and by a wider area portion constrained into such annular grooves.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D71/504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In an article group carrier for holding in a predetermined arrangement a plurality of similar articles such as recessed chimed end cans, each having an annular groove adjacent the chime thereof: a. said carrier comprising a plurality of generally tube-like elements formed from webs joined in conjugate relationship to provide a plurality of connected article supporting loops; b. each of said loops holding an article therein and being arranged to hold said articles in a pair of side-by-side rows; c. said article holding loops for the articles of a row being joined between contiguous articles thereof by said loops at areas defined by: i. a generally elongated area portion in said loops at the points of conjugacy of said articles below the annular grooves in such articles; ii. a generally wider area portion in said loops connected to said elongate area portion and disposed at the points of conjugacy of said articles at the annular grooves in such articles; d. said article holding loops and the joining thereof at said areas causing said loops to be constrained into said annular groove adjacent said chime.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In an article group carrier for holding in a predetermined arrangement a plurality of similar articles such as recessed chimed end cans, each having an annular groove adjacent the chime thereof: a. said carrier comprising a plurality of generally tube-like elements formed from webs joined in conjugate relationship to provide a plurality of connected article supporting loops; b. each of said loops holding an article therein and being arranged to hold said articles in a pair of side-by-side rows; c. said article holding loops for the articles of a row being joined between contiguous articles thereof by said loops at areas defined by: i. a generally elongated area portion in said loops at the points of conjugacy of said articles below the annular grooves in such articles; ii. a generally wider area portion in said loops connected to said elongate area portion and disposed at the points of conjugacy of said articles at the annular grooves in such articles; d. said article holding loops and the joining thereof at said areas causing said loops to be constrained into said annular groove adjacent said chime.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement in article carriers according to claim 1 wherein said joined areas are generally T-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement in article carriers according to claim 1 wherein said joined areas are generally Y-shaped.
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) | 1975-09-05 | 1976-03-06 | 1976-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-05 | 1980-03-06 | 1980-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-05 | 1984-03-06 | 1984-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |