US3701466A
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Shipping container with emptying chute
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-12
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-04-12
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a corrugated shipping container which is provided with a dispensing spout. The shipping container is formed of an outer container having the interior thereof divided into a plurality of adjacent compartments by internal liners. Adjacent portions of liners defining adjacent compartments are provided with dispensing opening defining flaps, which in turn, are aligned with a dispensing opening defining flap in a wall of the outer container. The flaps open in opposite directions both to facilitate the dispensing of material through the openings defined thereby and to reinforce one another against accidental opening. In addition, upstanding liner walls are disposed intermediate the ends of the flap of the outer container so as to reinforce the flap against inward deformation.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Woodrow
- 👤 Robert R Lynski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/56; B65D5/566; B65D5/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A combined shipping and dispensing container assembly comprising an outer container and inner liners dividing the interior of said outer container into at least two adjacent compartments, a dispensing opening defining flap in a wall of said outer container bridging said compartments, and a dispensing opening defining flap in adjacent portions of said liners in alignment with said outer container flap for selectively dispensing the contents of one or both of said compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A combined shipping and dispensing container assembly comprising an outer container and inner liners dividing the interior of said outer container into at least two adjacent compartments, a dispensing opening defining flap in a wall of said outer container bridging said compartments, and a dispensing opening defining flap in adjacent portions of said liners in alignment with said outer container flap for selectively dispensing the contents of one or both of said compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein said outer container includes a bottom, said outer container wall is an upstanding wall, and said outer container flap is disposed adjacent said bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container assembly of claim 2 wherein said outer container flap is hingedly connected to said bottom and opens downwardly and outwardly to function as a chute for material being dispensed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container assembly of claim 3 wherein said liner flaps open upwardly and outwardly to facilitate material flow in cooperation with said outer container flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container assembly of claim 3 wherein said outer container flap and said liner flaps have remote hinges whereby said flaps open in opposite directions and said flaps reinforce one another against accidental opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The container assembly of claim 5 wherein each of said flaps is defined by cut lines and has a finger receiving cut-out to facilitate the tearing loose thereof, and said finger receiving cut-outs are disposed remote from one another whereby said carton assembly remains sealed until said flaps are loosened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein said outer container flap and said liner flaps have remote hinges whereby said flaps open in opposite directions and said flaps reinforce one another against accidental opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The container assembly of claim 7 wherein each of said flaps is defined by cut lines and has a finger receiving cut-out to facilitate the tearing loose thereof, and said finger receiving cut-outs are disposed remote from one another whereby said carton assembly remains sealed until said flaps are loosened.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said flaps is defined by cut lines and has a finger receiving cut-out to facilitate the tearing loose thereof, and said finger receiving cut-outs are disposed remote from one another whereby said carton assembly remains sealed until said flaps are loosened.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein said flaps are formed in oppositely disposed walls of both said outer container and said liners whereby alignment of said liner flaps with outer container flaps is assured.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein said liners are disposed in upstanding positions and said outer container flap is disposed normal to and in generally abutting relation to adjacent walls of said liner wherein said outer container flap is reinforced against inward deflection.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |