US3760974A
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Package for tumblers and the like
Assignee: Anchor Hocking LLC
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Filing: 1971-12-06
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-12-06
Abstract
Abstract An improved package for storing, transporting, and displaying articles such as tumblers is disclosed. The package has a bottom tray preferably formed of shaped plastic having spaced cups or nests for receiving the bottoms of tumblers of differing sizes. A stem extends upwardly from the central portion of the bottom tray through the tumblers to an adjustably positioned top also formed of shaped plastic. The package top includes several tumbler separating members or rim grips which extend downwardly from the top to hold tumblers of differing sizes spaced from one another and firmly positioned on the bottom tray.
Inventors
- 👤 R Oglesbee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D69/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a molded plastic base having a plurality of uniformly spaced article receiving cups thereon and having a hollow central portion positioned inwardly of said cups; a first cylindrical aperture at the center of said central 13 tion; a molded plastic cover plate; a second cylindrical aperture at the center of said cover plate having the same cross-section as said first aperture; an elongated stem having a plurality of longitudinal splines frictionally engaging the side walls of the apertures in said base and in said cover plate and adjustably connecting said cover plate to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said cover plate and said base; a plurality of separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate engaging outer portions of the article rims; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator members engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a molded plastic base having a plurality of uniformly spaced article receiving cups thereon and having a hollow central portion positioned inwardly of said cups; a first cylindrical aperture at the center of said central 13 tion; a molded plastic cover plate; a second cylindrical aperture at the center of said cover plate having the same cross-section as said first aperture; an elongated stem having a plurality of longitudinal splines frictionally engaging the side walls of the apertures in said base and in said cover plate and adjustably connecting said cover plate to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said cover plate and said base; a plurality of separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate engaging outer portions of the article rims; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator members engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The plastic package as claimed in claim 1 in which said article receiving cups have semi-circular side walls with the open ends of the sidE walls terminating in straight flange sections.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |