US3767041A
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Multiple-article carrier of the crown-support type
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A multiple-article carrier, and blank therefor, of the crownsupport type comprising a bottom panel having means for securing said bottom panel to the carried articles, side wall panels and overlapping top panels. In a preferred form, the carrier also comprises crown-cover panels, locking panels and at least one of the top panels is designed such that it may be interlocked with the bottom panel and with one or more of the articles.
Inventors
- 👤 E Graser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/40; B65D71/46; B65D71/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A multiple-article carrier blank comprising: a bottom panel, said bottom panel comprising means for securing same to the upper portion of a carried article and means for interlocking same with a top panel; a side panel pivotally attached to each of the lateral edges of said bottom panel; a crown-cover panel pivotally attached to each of said side panels; a top panel pivotally connected to each of said crown-cover panels, each of said top panels comprising a crown-locking panel, and at least one of said top panels being fashioned such that same may be depressed downwardly when said blank is converted to a carrier and comprising means for interlocking same with said bottom panel; and a locking panel pivotally connected as an integral part of said top panel, said locking panel being capable of holding said top panel in a depressed state through a locking engagement with one or more articles when said blank is converted to a carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A multiple-article carrier blank comprising: a bottom panel, said bottom panel comprising means for securing same to the upper portion of a carried article and means for interlocking same with a top panel; a side panel pivotally attached to each of the lateral edges of said bottom panel; a crown-cover panel pivotally attached to each of said side panels; a top panel pivotally connected to each of said crown-cover panels, each of said top panels comprising a crown-locking panel, and at least one of said top panels being fashioned such that same may be depressed downwardly when said blank is converted to a carrier and comprising means for interlocking same with said bottom panel; and a locking panel pivotally connected as an integral part of said top panel, said locking panel being capable of holding said top panel in a depressed state through a locking engagement with one or more articles when said blank is converted to a carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The multiple-article carrier blank of claim 1 wherein said means for interlocking said bottom panel with said top panel is a plurality of locking bars and said means for interlocking said top panel with said bottom panel is a plurality of locking tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
A package comprising a multiple-article carrier in combination with two or more articles, said carrier comprising a bottom panel, said bottom panel being secured by suitable means to said articles with a portion of each article extending upwardly through an aperture in the bottom panel; a side panel pivotally attached to each of the lateral edges of said bottom panel and extending upwardly therefrom; a crown-cover panel pivotally attached to each of said side panels at the top thereof and extending inwardly from the point of pivotal attachment; a top panel pivotally connected to each of said crown-cover panels and extending, generally, inwardly from the point of pivotal connection, each of said top panels being depressed downwardly such that a portion of each of said panels is secured under a protuberance extending outwardly from said articles at or near the top thereof and at least one of said top panels being secured to said bottom panel; and a locking panel, pivotally attached as an integral part of the same top panel which is secured to said bottom panel, which locking panel extends upwardly from the point of pivotal attachment such that the free-end thereof is secured under a protuberance extending outwardly from at least one of said articles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
208 words
A package comprising a multiple-article carrier in combination with two or more articles, said carrier comprising a bottom panel, said bottom panel being secured by suitable means to said articles with a portion of each article extending upwardly through an aperture in the bottom panel; a side panel pivotally attached to each of the lateral edges of said bottom panel and extending upwardly therefrom; a crown-cover panel pivotally attached to each of said side panels at the top thereof and extending inwardly from the point of pivotal attachment; a top panel pivotally connected to each of said crown-cover panels and extending, generally, inwardly from the point of pivotal connection, each of said top panels being depressed downwardly such that a portion of each of said panels is secured under a protuberance extending outwardly from said articles at or near the top thereof and at least one of said top panels being secured to said bottom panel; and a locking panel, pivotally attached as an integral part of the same top panel which is secured to said bottom panel, which locking panel extends upwardly from the point of pivotal attachment such that the free-end thereof is secured under a protuberance extending outwardly from at least one of said articles.
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |