US3756681A
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Container
Assignee: INT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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Filing: 1971-06-23
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-06-23
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a container assembly for packing material such as fish cooled with ice which comprises a box like container and an insert panel for location in the container as to be spaced above and apart from the bottom of the container. The water resulting from the melting of the ice is retained in the container until the container is inverted. At the same time the fish are not being contaminated.
Inventors
- 👤 W Croston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/261; B65D81/262; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/902; Y10S220/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A container assembly for the packaging of material cooled with ice, said container assembly comprising in combination: A. a generally rectangular flat bottom surface having end walls and side walls integral therewith and defining an open topped box like container for material, said end walls and side walls having a rabbeted surface about the open topped portion; B. an insert panel having a generally rectangular flat upper surface dimensioned for location within the end walls and side walls of the box like container and substantially parallel to said bottom surface, said insert panel having corner portions removed, with oppositely disposed indentations along two side surfaces, said insert panel further having a plurality of circular perforations therein and integral means for solely supporting the panel above and spaced apart from the bottom of the container by contact therewith, said means for supporting being disposed one each along the length and near said side surfaces, with a further means for supporting being disposed intermediate said means near the side surfaces, each of said means for supporting having a panel member with end leg portions and a central leg portion, said end leg portions joined to said central leg portion by an arch surface; and C. a generally rectangular lid having a retaining surface for contact with said rabbeted surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A container assembly for the packaging of material cooled with ice, said container assembly comprising in combination: A. a generally rectangular flat bottom surface having end walls and side walls integral therewith and defining an open topped box like container for material, said end walls and side walls having a rabbeted surface about the open topped portion; B. an insert panel having a generally rectangular flat upper surface dimensioned for location within the end walls and side walls of the box like container and substantially parallel to said bottom surface, said insert panel having corner portions removed, with oppositely disposed indentations along two side surfaces, said insert panel further having a plurality of circular perforations therein and integral means for solely supporting the panel above and spaced apart from the bottom of the container by contact therewith, said means for supporting being disposed one each along the length and near said side surfaces, with a further means for supporting being disposed intermediate said means near the side surfaces, each of said means for supporting having a panel member with end leg portions and a central leg portion, said end leg portions joined to said central leg portion by an arch surface; and C. a generally rectangular lid having a retaining surface for contact with said rabbeted surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 in which the perforations are formed by longitudinal slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 2 in which each support leg is of circular cross-section and tapers from the underside of the insert panel to its free end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 2 in which each support leg is integral with the insert panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 4 in which each support leg is in the form of a double arch like arrangement providing three downwardly projecting legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 5 in which there are three support legs one adjacent an end of the insert panel, another adjacent the opposite end of the insert panel and the third intermediate the other two support legs and adjacent the transverse centre line of the insert panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 6 in which the three support legs are integral with the insert panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 in which the perforations are formed by longitudinal slots.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |