US3696940A
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Support structure
Assignee: Beech Nut Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a support structure formed from two adjacent walls. The structure can be utilized in tray containers to divide it into partial shelves. The shelves are formed by utilizing a portion of both sides of two adjacent walls which form the shelves and supports thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis S Hoffman
- 👤 Harry Spruyt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/0007; A47F7/0014; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/11; A47F5/112
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A display tray which comprises a substantially rectangular bottom member, front and back walls and two side walls joined to said bottom member, at least one side wall having at least one partial shelf formed from and hinged at said side wall, a bottom hinge formed from the bottom member to support said partial shelf, said side wall and bottom hinges forming the partial shelf and support for said shelf, respectively, the partial shelf progressively increasing in width from the side wall to the bottom member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A display tray which comprises a substantially rectangular bottom member, front and back walls and two side walls joined to said bottom member, at least one side wall having at least one partial shelf formed from and hinged at said side wall, a bottom hinge formed from the bottom member to support said partial shelf, said side wall and bottom hinges forming the partial shelf and support for said shelf, respectively, the partial shelf progressively increasing in width from the side wall to the bottom member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A display tray blank for forming a display tray in accordance with claim 1 wherein said partial shelf is precut in the sidewall member and the bottom hinge is precut in the bottom member, and said side wall and bottom member are scored from the end of the cuts in the side wall and bottom member, respectively, to the junction of the side wall member and the bottom member, the partial shelf progressively increasing in width from the side wall to the bottom member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display tray having a substantially rectangular bottom member, a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, each wall joined to the bottom member, at least one diagonal cut beginning in one side wall and continuing into the bottom member, a second cut joined to the end of the diagonal cut in the side wall, a third cut joined to the end of the diagonal cut in the bottom member, the end of the second and third cuts each being joined to a scored line extending from the end of each respective cut to the junction of the bottom member and the side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
A display tray having a substantially rectangular bottom member, a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, each wall joined to the bottom member, at least one diagonal cut beginning in one side wall and continuing into the bottom member, a second cut joined to the end of the diagonal cut in the side wall, a third cut joined to the end of the diagonal cut in the bottom member, the end of the second and third cuts each being joined to a scored line extending from the end of each respective cut to the junction of the bottom member and the side wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
A display tray according to claim 3, the end of the diagonal cut in the side wall being joined to a second cut formed at an obtuse angle with respect to the end of the diagonal cut, the end of the diagonal cut in the bottom member being joined to a third cut formed at an obtuse angle with respect to the end of the diagonal cut, the end of the second cut being joined to a scored line forming substantially a right angle with respect to the end of the second cut, the scored line extending to the edge of the side wall joining the bottom member, the end of the third cut being joined to a scored line forming substantially a right angle with respect to the second cut, the scored line extending to the edge of the bottom member joining the side wall, the two scored lines meeting at the junction of the bottom member and the side wall.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |