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US3695453A
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Foamed plastic pocket tray for fruits or like articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-14
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A foamed plastic tray provided with pockets separated at their tops by reinforcing ridges. The tray is provided with a large, upwardly projecting circumferential rim, of a substantially rectangular shape, which is externally flat so as to provide on its sides a flat rim for holding the tray in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Nerio Martelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/32; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; B65D85/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A light, substantially rigid, integral tray capable of storing and transporting a plurality of articles comprising, a plurality of rows of upwardly directed pockets, a single longitudinally extending reinforcing ridge provided between a pair of longitudinal rows of said pockets and plural transversal reinforcing ridges arranged between transverse rows of said pockets, said ridges extending from side to side of said tray, said tray further including a vertically extending continuous circumferential rim, rectangular in plan view, surrounding said pockets, said rim providing a flat surface serving to support said tray in vertically arranged relation with the articles disposed therein, said tray being devoid of an outwardly projecting flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A light, substantially rigid, integral tray capable of storing and transporting a plurality of articles comprising, a plurality of rows of upwardly directed pockets, a single longitudinally extending reinforcing ridge provided between a pair of longitudinal rows of said pockets and plural transversal reinforcing ridges arranged between transverse rows of said pockets, said ridges extending from side to side of said tray, said tray further including a vertically extending continuous circumferential rim, rectangular in plan view, surrounding said pockets, said rim providing a flat surface serving to support said tray in vertically arranged relation with the articles disposed therein, said tray being devoid of an outwardly projecting flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tray according to claim 1, in which the thickness of said circumferential rim is greater than the thickness of the remaining parts of the tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tray as claimed in claim 1, wherein terminal portions of the ridges include bifurcated portions which merges into the circumferential rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tray as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the pockets have wall portions and further include a base portion which merges with upwardly and outwardly divergent areas on said walls, said base and divergent areas serving to position the articles in spaced relation relative to the wall of said pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tray according to claim 1 in which the tray is made of foamed plastics.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A tray as claimed in claim 1, wherein said circumferential rim has a thickness greater than the thickness of the remaining parts of the tray and which increases progressively from the inner to the outer end of said rim, the height of said rim being about one-third to two-thirds of the overall height of said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tray as claimed in claim 6, wherein terminal portions of the ridges include bifurcated portions which merge into the circumferential rim.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
A tray as claimed in claim 6 made of foamed plastic.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |