US3726558A
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Multiple container carrier
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-02
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A carrier device for use with multiple container carriers for effectively interlocking and transporting of a plurality of multiple container carriers when the multiple container carriers are mounted on the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 M Klygis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50; B65D71/504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A carrier device formed from a sheet of plastic material in an inverted U-shape comprising a rectangular central member and integral side members depending from opposite longitudinal edges of said central member, a plurality of tabs integrally formed to depend from each of said side members, said tabs being formed to include integral ear members extending outwardly froM said tabs generally in the planes of said tabs and said side members, the outward marginal edges of said ear members being formed to converge downwardly toward the center line of the associated tab, said ear members including line means formed to permit relatively resilient folding of said ear members about the longitudinal axes of said line means, the longitudinal axes of said line means being positioned to converge downwardly toward the center line of the associated tab, a handle means integrally formed in said central member to extend longitudinally centrally thereof, and said handle means being formed to have a central hand-gripping portion of substantially greater width than the integral end portions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A carrier device formed from a sheet of plastic material in an inverted U-shape comprising a rectangular central member and integral side members depending from opposite longitudinal edges of said central member, a plurality of tabs integrally formed to depend from each of said side members, said tabs being formed to include integral ear members extending outwardly froM said tabs generally in the planes of said tabs and said side members, the outward marginal edges of said ear members being formed to converge downwardly toward the center line of the associated tab, said ear members including line means formed to permit relatively resilient folding of said ear members about the longitudinal axes of said line means, the longitudinal axes of said line means being positioned to converge downwardly toward the center line of the associated tab, a handle means integrally formed in said central member to extend longitudinally centrally thereof, and said handle means being formed to have a central hand-gripping portion of substantially greater width than the integral end portions thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A carrier device as defined in claim 1, wherein said line means comprises slits formed through said ear members and terminating a spaced distance from the upper and lower marginal edges of said ear members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A carrier device as defined in claim 1, wherein said carrier device is formed from a sheet of plastic material capable of sustaining molecular orientation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A carrier device as defined in claim 3, wherein said line means comprises line indentations in said ear members to an extent providing substantial orientation of the molecules of said material in and about said line identations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A carrier device as defined in claim 3, wherein the integral connection of said side members to said central member comprises line indentations in said material to an extent providing substantial orientation of the molecules of said material in and about said lines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A carrier device as defined in claim 3, wherein said central hand-gripping portion includes a plurality of longitudinally extending and transversely spaced-apart indentations, said indentations being formed to an extent to provide substantial orientation of the molecules of said material in and about said indentations.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |