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Collapsible bulk handling bin
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1990-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A rectangular collapsible bulk handling bin having a palletized base in which at least one pair of opposite walls are secured to the base as by easily releasable interlocking means the interlocking means at least strongly securing the said pair of walls against outward thrust, the other pair of opposite walls being secured to the base or the first pair of opposite walls as by peg and socket means the adjacent walls being interconnected at the top the combination being simply assembled or disassembled the assembled bin being strongly secure against at least outward thrust on the walls produced by weight of contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Dudley J Schubert
- 👤 Donald R Howe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/14; B65D19/16; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00064; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00169; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00233; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00502; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00587; B65D2519/00611; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00641; B65D2519/00661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
339 words
A collapsible bulk handling bin comprising a rectangular pallet base having cross members including an intermediate cross member, and planks affixed to said cross members to form a floor, said cross members projecting beyond the edge of said floor, four side walls comprising a first pair of opposite side walls and a second pair of opposite side walls mounted on the edges of said pallet floor, said first pair of opposite side walls adapted to rest on the projecting portion of said cross members and contact a floor edge, interlock means on each end of said intermediate cross member and on the lower outer edge portion of each of said first pair of opposite side walls when said first pair of opposite side walls are resting on said projecting portion of said cross members, said interlock means including a catch member having a substantially horizontally extending protuberance spaced a predetermined distance from said floor edge, and a latch member including at least one notched projection, said protuberance and said at least one notched projection being coincident with one another and adapted to releasably interconnect in a snap action to form said interlock means when said first pair of opposite side walls are mounted on said cross members, each of said first pair of opposite side walls being in abutting relationship with said floor edge, said four side walls including planks secured together at the ends by upright members, said upright members including releasable securing means attached thereto for releasable interengagement to secure said second pair of opposite side walls to said first pair of opposite side walls to form said bin, said interlock means and said releasable securing means interconnecting said first pair of opposite side walls and said pallet base and said releasable securing means interconnecting said first pair of opposite side walls to said second pair of opposite side walls to resist outward thrust exerted by bin contents and being releasable to allow disassembly of said four side walls from one another and from said pallet base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
339 words
A collapsible bulk handling bin comprising a rectangular pallet base having cross members including an intermediate cross member, and planks affixed to said cross members to form a floor, said cross members projecting beyond the edge of said floor, four side walls comprising a first pair of opposite side walls and a second pair of opposite side walls mounted on the edges of said pallet floor, said first pair of opposite side walls adapted to rest on the projecting portion of said cross members and contact a floor edge, interlock means on each end of said intermediate cross member and on the lower outer edge portion of each of said first pair of opposite side walls when said first pair of opposite side walls are resting on said projecting portion of said cross members, said interlock means including a catch member having a substantially horizontally extending protuberance spaced a predetermined distance from said floor edge, and a latch member including at least one notched projection, said protuberance and said at least one notched projection being coincident with one another and adapted to releasably interconnect in a snap action to form said interlock means when said first pair of opposite side walls are mounted on said cross members, each of said first pair of opposite side walls being in abutting relationship with said floor edge, said four side walls including planks secured together at the ends by upright members, said upright members including releasable securing means attached thereto for releasable interengagement to secure said second pair of opposite side walls to said first pair of opposite side walls to form said bin, said interlock means and said releasable securing means interconnecting said first pair of opposite side walls and said pallet base and said releasable securing means interconnecting said first pair of opposite side walls to said second pair of opposite side walls to resist outward thrust exerted by bin contents and being releasable to allow disassembly of said four side walls from one another and from said pallet base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
124 words
The collapsible bulk handling bin of claim 1 wherein said upright members are channel section members, each channel section member on said first pair of opposite side walls including an eyelet extending from an end at the foot thereof and a depending peg from each channel section member on said second pair of opposite side walls, said four side walls in assembled position overlapping at their ends to an extent whereby said depending peg releasably interengages with said eyelet to secure said side walls to one another at the foot thereof and a pivotal slotted link and peg means near the top of said side walls attached to said channel section members for releasable interengagement to secure said side walls to the top thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
373 words
A collapsible bulk handling bin comprising a rectangular pallet base having cross members including an intermediate cross member, and planks affixed to said cross members to said cross members to form a floor, said cross members projecting beyond the edge of said floor, four side walls comprising a first pair of opposite side walls and a second pair of opposite side walls mounted on the edges of said pallet floor, said first pair of opposite side walls adapted to rest on the projecting portion of said cross members and contact a floor edge, interlock means on each end of said intermediate cross member and on the lower outer edge portion of each of said first pair of opposite side walls when said first pair of opposite side walls are resting on said projecting portion of said cross members, said interlock means including a catch member having a substantially horizontally extending protuberance spaced a predetermined distance from said floor edge, and a latch member including at least one notched projection, said protuberance and said at least one notched projection being coincident with one another and adapted to releasably interconnect in a snap action to form said interlock Means when said first pair of opposite side walls are mounted on said cross members, each of said first pair of opposite side walls being in abutting relationship with said floor edge, said four side walls including planks secured together at the ends by upright members, said upright members including a depending peg for removal engagement in a corresponding socket in the floor of said pallet base to secure in said second pair of opposite side walls to said pallet base relative to said first pair of opposite side walls and a pivotal slotted link and peg means attached near the top of said side walls for releasable interengagement to secure said side walls to one another to form said bin, said interlock means and said peg and socket means interconnecting said respective side walls to said pallet base and said pivotal slotted link and peg means releasably interconnecting said side walls to resist outward thrust exerted by bin contents and being releasable to allow disassembly of said side walls from one another and from said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
373 words
A collapsible bulk handling bin comprising a rectangular pallet base having cross members including an intermediate cross member, and planks affixed to said cross members to said cross members to form a floor, said cross members projecting beyond the edge of said floor, four side walls comprising a first pair of opposite side walls and a second pair of opposite side walls mounted on the edges of said pallet floor, said first pair of opposite side walls adapted to rest on the projecting portion of said cross members and contact a floor edge, interlock means on each end of said intermediate cross member and on the lower outer edge portion of each of said first pair of opposite side walls when said first pair of opposite side walls are resting on said projecting portion of said cross members, said interlock means including a catch member having a substantially horizontally extending protuberance spaced a predetermined distance from said floor edge, and a latch member including at least one notched projection, said protuberance and said at least one notched projection being coincident with one another and adapted to releasably interconnect in a snap action to form said interlock Means when said first pair of opposite side walls are mounted on said cross members, each of said first pair of opposite side walls being in abutting relationship with said floor edge, said four side walls including planks secured together at the ends by upright members, said upright members including a depending peg for removal engagement in a corresponding socket in the floor of said pallet base to secure in said second pair of opposite side walls to said pallet base relative to said first pair of opposite side walls and a pivotal slotted link and peg means attached near the top of said side walls for releasable interengagement to secure said side walls to one another to form said bin, said interlock means and said peg and socket means interconnecting said respective side walls to said pallet base and said pivotal slotted link and peg means releasably interconnecting said side walls to resist outward thrust exerted by bin contents and being releasable to allow disassembly of said side walls from one another and from said base.
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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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |