US3688968A
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Composite package
Assignee: Packaging Corp of America
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Filing: 1971-06-24
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1991-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A composite package is provided for accommodating bulky, heavy products such as garden tractors, snowmobiles, etc. The package includes a bottom member subtending the product, bracing members overlying the product and supported by the margin of the bottom member, and a film of moisture-resistant material enveloping in shrink fit relation the bottom and bracing members.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman L Rathfon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D85/00; B65D85/68; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00064; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00099; B65D2519/00119; B65D2519/00134; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00159; B65D2519/00189; B65D2519/00194; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00238; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00452; B65D2519/00457; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00497; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00572; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00587; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00641; B65D2519/00661; B65D2519/00706; B65D2519/00716; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/0086; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A composite package for accommodating a bulky product, said package comprising a bottom member having a plurality of elongated first reinforcing elements mounted on the upper surface thereof and upon which the product rests and a plurality of elongated second reinforcing elements mounted on the under surface of said bottom member, said first and second elements being in angularly disposed relation; a pair of bracing members, each bracing member having a top panel disposed in overlying spaced relation with respect to the accommodated product and depending side panels spaced from the product and engaging and being secured to marginal portions of said bottom member, said top and side panels being provided with reinforcing means; and a film of moisture-resistant material enveloping in shrink fit relation said bottom and bracing members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A composite package for accommodating a bulky product, said package comprising a bottom member having a plurality of elongated first reinforcing elements mounted on the upper surface thereof and upon which the product rests and a plurality of elongated second reinforcing elements mounted on the under surface of said bottom member, said first and second elements being in angularly disposed relation; a pair of bracing members, each bracing member having a top panel disposed in overlying spaced relation with respect to the accommodated product and depending side panels spaced from the product and engaging and being secured to marginal portions of said bottom member, said top and side panels being provided with reinforcing means; and a film of moisture-resistant material enveloping in shrink fit relation said bottom and bracing members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein each bracing member has flaps disposed at one end and foldably connected to said top and side panels, said flaps being relatively folded and cooperating with one another to reinforce an end of said bracing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The composite package of claim 2 including a sleeve unit disposed in telescoping relation with respect to said bracing members, said sleeve unit having a closed end overlying the top panels of said bracing members, said unit being interposed said bracing members and said film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein said bracing members have inner ends thereof in abutting relation, said abutting ends being reinforced by inflexible means carried by one of said bracing members, the outer end of each bracing member being provided with foldable closure flaps disposed in overlapping end closing relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
The composite package of claim 4 wherein the inflexible means carried by said one bracing member comprises a plurality of elongated strut sections, one strut section being secured to the interior surface of said top panel and the remaining strut sections being secured to the interior surfaces of said side panels, said strut sections being in interfitting relation and forming an inverted substantially U-shaped support, said support having a marginal portion thereof projecting beyond the abutting end of said one bracing member and in sliding engagement with the interior surface of the abutting inner end portion of the other bracing member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composite package of claim 1 wherein the bottom member includes a moisture-resistant lamina interposed the first and second reinforcing elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composite package of claim 5 wherein said bottom and bracing members Cooperate to conceal the product accommodated within said package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The composite package of claim 2 wherein the reinforcing means for each bracing member includes a plurality of elongated inflexible strut sections secured to the interior surfaces of the top and side panels and adjacent the ends thereof to which said flaps are foldably connected; said strut sections being in interfitting relation and forming an inverted substantially U-shaped support.
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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) | 1975-09-05 | 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 |