US3741430A
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Container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A container having base and lid sections, one of which has a wall member dimensioned to be surrounded by and nested within the wall member of the other section when the container is closed. The container further includes hinge means providing a pivotal connection between the wall members of the base and lid sections. The hinge means defines a pivotal axis which, during opening and closing of the container, is movable laterally relative to one section while being fixed against lateral movement relative to the other section.
Inventors
- 👤 G Bergh
- 👤 R Bergh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A container comprising in combination: base and lid sections suitably dimensioned to be nested one within the other when the container is closed, each of said sections having spaced oppositely disposed straight parallel side walls; a pair of generally U-shaped hinge elements, each of which includes laterally spaced legs interconnected at one end by an intermediate web, one of the legs on each of said hinge elements having a pintle extending laterally therefrom, said hinge elements being mounted in oppositely disposed relationship on the side walls of one of said sections, with the legs of each hinge element straddling the side wall on which the hinge element is mounted and with the pintles of both hinge elements aligned axially; receiving means on the side walls of the other of said sections for receiving said pintles in axial insertion therein, said hinge elements cooperating with said receiving means during opening and closing of said container to permit pivotal movement of one section relative to the other about the axis defined by said pintles while at the same time permitting lateral movement of said axis relative to one of said sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A container comprising in combination: base and lid sections suitably dimensioned to be nested one within the other when the container is closed, each of said sections having spaced oppositely disposed straight parallel side walls; a pair of generally U-shaped hinge elements, each of which includes laterally spaced legs interconnected at one end by an intermediate web, one of the legs on each of said hinge elements having a pintle extending laterally therefrom, said hinge elements being mounted in oppositely disposed relationship on the side walls of one of said sections, with the legs of each hinge element straddling the side wall on which the hinge element is mounted and with the pintles of both hinge elements aligned axially; receiving means on the side walls of the other of said sections for receiving said pintles in axial insertion therein, said hinge elements cooperating with said receiving means during opening and closing of said container to permit pivotal movement of one section relative to the other about the axis defined by said pintles while at the same time permitting lateral movement of said axis relative to one of said sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said hinge elements are fixed in relation to the side walls on which they are mounted, and wherein said receiving means comprise elongated slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said hinge elements are movable along the lengths of the side walls on which they are mounted.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |