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US3715073A
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Decorated or printed containers
Assignee: ES&A Robinson Canada Ltd
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A formed container body having a planar top with straight edges is decorated by applying a preprinted blank of sheet material to the top, around the edges and over the sides. Apparatus for applying the blank has a pattern or cam the same shape as the external profile of the side portions of the container. A cam follower operates a pressure member which brings the sheet material into face-to-face contact with the side portions of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 G Gibbs
- 👤 T Davies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2024; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2842; B65B7/2878; B65D77/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A decorated or printed container comprising a moulded body having a planar top with at least two straight edge portions, and a preprinted blank of sheet material adhered to the moulded body, the blank comprising a main panel applied to the top and extension panels turned around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the moulded body, with substantially no distortion of the sheet material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A decorated or printed container comprising a moulded body having a planar top with at least two straight edge portions, and a preprinted blank of sheet material adhered to the moulded body, the blank comprising a main panel applied to the top and extension panels turned around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the moulded body, with substantially no distortion of the sheet material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A decorated or printed container comprising a moulded body having a planar top with at least two straight edge portions, and a preprinted blank of sheet material adhered to the moulded body, the blank comprising a main panel applied to the top and extension panels turned around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the moulded body, with substantially no distortion of the sheet material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A decorated or printed container comprising a moulded body having a planar top with at least two straight edge portions, and a preprinted blank of sheet material adhered to the moulded body, the blank comprising a main panel applied to the top and extension panels turned around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the moulded body, with substantially no distortion of the sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the top of the body has more than two straight edge portions, and the blank is in the form of a main panel with a number of extension panels corresponding to the straight edge portions, the main panel covering the top of the body and the extension panels being turned around the straight edge portions and over the side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the body is in the form of an open-topped molded tray having an out-turned peripheral flange at the top of the side walls, and the tray is closed by a layer of sheet material extending over the top and continuously peripherally sealed to the flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container according to claim 3 wherein the preprinted blank forms the layer of cLosure material.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of producing a decorated or printed container body having a moulded body with a planar top having at least two straight edge portions, which comprises applying to the top of the body the main panel of a preprinted blank of sheet material comprising a main panel and extension panels, passing the extension panels around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the container so that no distortion occurs in the sheet material, and adhering the extension panels to the container body.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of producing a decorated or printed container body having a moulded body with a planar top having at least two straight edge portions, which comprises applying to the top of the body the main panel of a preprinted blank of sheet material comprising a main panel and extension panels, passing the extension panels around said edge portions and over at least the side walls of the container so that no distortion occurs in the sheet material, and adhering the extension panels to the container body.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |