US3727752A
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Multipack carrier
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-07
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1990-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A multi-unit package of containers, such as cans, with outward end beads or rims and a carrier for the package in the form of a strip of suitable material, preferably plastic, carrying clips, either integral with the strip or separately attached thereto, and appropriately spaced to engage adjacent and abutting container rims in the package; and when the strip is assembled to one end of the package, the strip may be looped intermediate adjacent clips to provide finger gripping means for carrying the package or separate handle means may be provided; or when the strip is applied to opposite ends of the packaged containers, the strip may have included handle means for carrying the package with the containers in horizontal position.
Inventors
- 👤 O Poupitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A multi-unit package of cans or like containers having outward end beads or rims with outer bead surfaces of adjacent containers in abutting relationship, and including a strip of sheet material with spaced clips therealong, each clip including a top portion overlying adjacently positioned container beads, side walls depending from said top portion and presenting opposite inner surfaces shaped to snugly engage inner surfaces of adjacent container beads, and end walls depending from said top portion and each having outward lug formations to engage beneath outwardly extending undersurfaces of adjacent container beads, and handle means associated with the strip for carrying the package, and wherein the strip carries clips at spaced intervals and separately attached thereto in position to engage adjacent container beads in the package with the associated strip and clips being disposed at opposite ends of the packaged containers with the clips engaging the container beads at both ends thereof, and wherein the handle means comprises a handle member separately attached to the ends of the strip at one end of the package for carrying the package with the containers in horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A multi-unit package of cans or like containers having outward end beads or rims with outer bead surfaces of adjacent containers in abutting relationship, and including a strip of sheet material with spaced clips therealong, each clip including a top portion overlying adjacently positioned container beads, side walls depending from said top portion and presenting opposite inner surfaces shaped to snugly engage inner surfaces of adjacent container beads, and end walls depending from said top portion and each having outward lug formations to engage beneath outwardly extending undersurfaces of adjacent container beads, and handle means associated with the strip for carrying the package, and wherein the strip carries clips at spaced intervals and separately attached thereto in position to engage adjacent container beads in the package with the associated strip and clips being disposed at opposite ends of the packaged containers with the clips engaging the container beads at both ends thereof, and wherein the handle means comprises a handle member separately attached to the ends of the strip at one end of the package for carrying the package with the containers in horizontal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
A multi-unit package of cans or like containers having outward end beads or rims with outer bead surfaces of adjacent containers in abutting relationship, and including a strip of sheet material with spaced clips therealong, each clip including a top portion overlying adjacently positioned container beads, side walls depending from said top portion and presenting opposite inner surfaces shaped to snugly engage inner surfaces of adjacent container beads, and end walls depending from said top portion and each having outward lug formations to engage beneath outwardly extending undersurfaces of adjacent container beads, and handle means associated with the strip for carrying the package, and wherein the strip carries clips at spaced intervals and separately attached thereto in position to engage adjacent container beads in the package at least at one end thereof, and wherein a cover element is trapped by the strip over the secured ends of the containers in the package and is apertured for passage of the clips therethrough into engagement with the adjacent container beads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
A multi-unit package of cans or like containers having outward end beads or rims with outer bead surfaces of adjacent containers in abutting relationship, and including a strip of sheet material with spaced clips therealong, each clip including a top portion overlying adjacently positioned container beads, side walls depending from said top portion and presenting opposite inner surfaces shaped to snugly engage inner surfaces of adjacent container beads, and end walls depending from said top portion and each having outward lug formations to engage beneath outwardly extending undersurfaces of adjacent container beads, and handle means associated with the strip for carrying the package, and wherein the strip carries clips at spaced intervals and separately attached thereto in position to engage adjacent container beads in the package at least at one end thereof, and wherein a cover element is trapped by the strip over the secured ends of the containers in the package and is apertured for passage of the clips therethrough into engagement with the adjacent container beads.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |