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US3747796A
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Molded container
Assignee: PENDLETON TOOL IND Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-12
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A container such as a fishing tackle box made of molded material and including a base and a pair of mating covers hinged to the base and forming the top half of the tackle box. The covers have mating edges including an upwardly opening gutter and a downwardly extending rib that seats in the gutter to aid in holding the covers closed and to prevent water form entering the box. The interlocking edges on the covers enables the tackle box to be lifted without the covers being latched and without them opening.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kneier
- 👤 G Perkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/163; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1083; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/811; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a container made of molded materials and including a base and a pair of covers hinged to the base and closing along a vertical plane extending upwardly from the base, each of said covers including a top wall, a pair of end walls and an outer side wall and engaging each other in a closed position along the inner edges of said top and end walls with said inner edges located substantially along said vertical plane, the improvement comprising: one of said covers having an outwardly opening gutter extending along the inner edges of its top and end walls and the other cover having a rib extendig at least along the inner edges of its top wall and adapted to project into and seat in said gutter when said covers are closed and forming a relatively waterproof joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a container made of molded materials and including a base and a pair of covers hinged to the base and closing along a vertical plane extending upwardly from the base, each of said covers including a top wall, a pair of end walls and an outer side wall and engaging each other in a closed position along the inner edges of said top and end walls with said inner edges located substantially along said vertical plane, the improvement comprising: one of said covers having an outwardly opening gutter extending along the inner edges of its top and end walls and the other cover having a rib extendig at least along the inner edges of its top wall and adapted to project into and seat in said gutter when said covers are closed and forming a relatively waterproof joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The container of claim 1 including: a handle attached to said one cover and located substantially in a vertical plane that extends through said gutter, said handle being operative to lift said gutter upwardly against said rib to prevent said covers from opening when lifting said container by said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The container of claim 2 including: a tongue attached to the other cover and seating under an overhanging portion provided on said one cover to prevent said one cover from bending downwardly away from said other cover if a downward force is applied to said one cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container of claim 1 wherein: said gutter and rib have interengaged surfaces that are inclined relative to said vertical plane and act to pull said covers together as they are closed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |