US3779152A
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Storage receptacle-bundler assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-30
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A storage receptacle-bundler assembly for newspapers and the like is made from a flat blank provided with crease lines to be formed at the point of use into the required shape including a box-like receptacle portion with an open top and opposed openings in opposed side sections together with a base portion with support surfaces at opposed positions relative to the side openings lying in a plane above the lower edge forming the side access openings to provide a throughspace for passing a tie line under a collection of newspapers supported on the support surface in the receptacle portion and then up along the top thereof to be tied into a bundle. The flat blank is preferably made of paperboard or a like lightweight, imperforate, disposable material and the receptacle and base portions are made from a single flat blank or separate flat blanks which fit together to form the complete assembly. A line cutting blade and roller support for the tie line is carried by the assembly in a convenient location.
Inventors
- 👤 D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/08; B65B27/083; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly for newspapers and the like, the combination comprising: a receptacle portion made from a flat blank with crease lines arranged therein to be bent along the crease lines into a boxlike shape with a bottom section having opposed upright side sections and opposed upright end sections attached to the bottom section along crease lines, said receptacle portion having an open top, said side sections having opposed access openings; and a base portion made from a flat blank adapted to be positioned inside the receptacle portion to provide support surfaces at opposite positions relative to the access openings, said support surfaces lying in a plane a preselected distance above the plane of the lower edges of the side sections defining the access openings to provide a throughspace under a collection of newspapers supported on said support surfaces whereby to permit a tie line to be passed through the throughspace and up around the newspapers to form a tied bundle of newspapers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly for newspapers and the like, the combination comprising: a receptacle portion made from a flat blank with crease lines arranged therein to be bent along the crease lines into a boxlike shape with a bottom section having opposed upright side sections and opposed upright end sections attached to the bottom section along crease lines, said receptacle portion having an open top, said side sections having opposed access openings; and a base portion made from a flat blank adapted to be positioned inside the receptacle portion to provide support surfaces at opposite positions relative to the access openings, said support surfaces lying in a plane a preselected distance above the plane of the lower edges of the side sections defining the access openings to provide a throughspace under a collection of newspapers supported on said support surfaces whereby to permit a tie line to be passed through the throughspace and up around the newspapers to form a tied bundle of newspapers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said receptacle portion and said base portion both made from a single paperboard blank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said receptacle portion and said base portion all made of separate paperboard blanks with the base portion releasably inserted into said receptacle portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein receptacle portion is sized for the edgewise insertion of newspapers downwardly thereinto with the lateral dimension of the receptacle being less than the width of the newspaper lying in a flat position to form a relatively lightweight, compact bundle of newspapers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said opposed access openings extend upwardly through the top of the inside sections to permit a tie line to be wrapped around a collection of the newspapers supported in the receptacle portion on the base portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said opposed access openings are located in the lower portion of said side sections, said receptacle portion further having spacers along the inside of each side section providing a throughspace above said hand access openings along the inside of said receptacle side sections to permit the tie line to be wrapped around a collection of the newspapers supported in the receptacle portion on the base portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1, further including means to support a tie line and eans to cut the tie line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bottom section has interlocking flap sections which are extensions of the side end sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base portion includes a pair of spaced, generally box-shaped members releasably inserted into said receptacle portion at opposite ends thereof and separated by said access openings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
160 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly for newspapers and the like comprising: a receptacle portion made from a flat, relatively stiff, imperforate, lightweight, blank with crease lines Therein to be formed along the crease lines into a box-like shape with a bottom section having opposed upright side sections and opposed upright end sections attached to the bottom section along the crease lines, said receptacle having opposed side access openings in the side sections; and a base portion made from a flat, relatively stiff, imperforate, lightweight, blank removably inserted into said receptacle portion, said base portion having a pair of support sections defining support surfaces lying in a plane located a preselected distance above the lower edges of the side sections defining the access openings to provide a throughspace under a collection of newspapers supported on said support surfaces whereby to permit a tie line to be passed through said throughspace and up around the newspapers to form a tied bundle of newspapers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
160 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly for newspapers and the like comprising: a receptacle portion made from a flat, relatively stiff, imperforate, lightweight, blank with crease lines Therein to be formed along the crease lines into a box-like shape with a bottom section having opposed upright side sections and opposed upright end sections attached to the bottom section along the crease lines, said receptacle having opposed side access openings in the side sections; and a base portion made from a flat, relatively stiff, imperforate, lightweight, blank removably inserted into said receptacle portion, said base portion having a pair of support sections defining support surfaces lying in a plane located a preselected distance above the lower edges of the side sections defining the access openings to provide a throughspace under a collection of newspapers supported on said support surfaces whereby to permit a tie line to be passed through said throughspace and up around the newspapers to form a tied bundle of newspapers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said blank forming the receptacle portion includes; a first side section having an upper bottom flap attached thereto along a crease line; a first end section attached to the first side section along a crease line and having a tapered bottom flap attached thereto along a crease line; a second side section attached to the first end section along a crease line and having a lower bottom flap attached thereto along a crease line; a second end section attached to said second side section along a crease line and having a tapered bottom flap attached thereto along a crease line; said tapered bottom flaps being inserted into slots in said lower bottom flap to form said bottom section; said upper bottom flap having slots adapted to receive a plurality of tabs on said base portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein each said side section has a flap extending upwardly into the side opening adapted to fold over and releasably insert into slots in the upper bottom flap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said blank forming the base portion includes; a first support section connected by a first intermediate section to the top edge of said first side section; and a second support section connected by a second intermediate section to the top edge of said second side section; said first and second support sections having end sections attached along associated crease lines for supporting the support sections a preselected distance above the bottom of the receptacle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A storage receptacle as set forth in claim 13 wherein said end sections have a tab adapted to insert into a slot in said upper bottom flap.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
99 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said blank forming the base portion includes; a first support section connected along a crease line with a first end section; and a second support section connected along a crease line with a second end section, said first and second end sections being connected along associated crease lines by an intermediate section, each of said support sections having opposed side and back flap sections attached thereto along crease lines and corner sections attached to each side and back sections adapted to fold therebehind to form a box-like structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage receptacle as set forth in claim 15 wherein said side and back flap sections have tabs adapted to insert into slots in said upper bottom flap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
69 words
A storage receptacle-bundler assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said blank forming the base portion is in two similar separate parts each having a support section connected along a crease line to an end section, each said support section having opposed side and back flap sections attached thereto along crease lines and corner sections attached to the flap sections adapted to fold therebehind to form box-like structures.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |