US3779496A
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Container former
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-16
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A device which comprises a generally U-shaped body portion dimensioned to be received at least partially around the open upper end of a generally rectangular container maintaining the container in an opened condition when foreign objects are deposited therein. The bottom of the U-shaped body portion is positioned to extend across the back wall of the container with the legs thereof extending across the container side walls. Preferably, the body portion is constructed from a resilient plastic material with the legs of the body portion biased slightly outward from each other to engage the side walls of the container. The bottom portion includes a mounting hole therein in order that the device may be received over a cooperating supporting and mounting device with the container itself. The bottom and legs of the body portion also include container gripping means for conveniently retaining the container in position and providing strength thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 T Welles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B65B67/1222; B65B67/1227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A container forming device closely receivable about a portion of the inside periphery of a thin walled container having continuous front, rear and side walls, a closed bottom and an open upper end for retaining said container in an open condition with said first, rear and side walls in a spaced apart relationship, said device comprising: a body portion constructed from a material having sufficient stiffness to retain said side walls in said spaced apart relationship when said container has a foreign weight disposed therein, said body portion including a back wall portion adapted to be associated with the inner surface of said rear wall and first and second wing portions extending generally outwardly in diverging relationship from said back wall portion at each end thereof and each of said wing portions adapted to be associated with the inner surface of one of said side walls, said wing portions each including a gripping means comprising an elongated resilient slit area extending longitudinally of its associated wing portion, said back wall portion being dimensioned to extend substantially across the width of said rear wall including means for mounting said device in a desired operative position relative to an adjacent surface, said wing portions being dimensioned to extend at least partially across said side walls, said body portion further having a transverse width sufficient to extend at least partially along the length of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A container forming device closely receivable about a portion of the inside periphery of a thin walled container having continuous front, rear and side walls, a closed bottom and an open upper end for retaining said container in an open condition with said first, rear and side walls in a spaced apart relationship, said device comprising: a body portion constructed from a material having sufficient stiffness to retain said side walls in said spaced apart relationship when said container has a foreign weight disposed therein, said body portion including a back wall portion adapted to be associated with the inner surface of said rear wall and first and second wing portions extending generally outwardly in diverging relationship from said back wall portion at each end thereof and each of said wing portions adapted to be associated with the inner surface of one of said side walls, said wing portions each including a gripping means comprising an elongated resilient slit area extending longitudinally of its associated wing portion, said back wall portion being dimensioned to extend substantially across the width of said rear wall including means for mounting said device in a desired operative position relative to an adjacent surface, said wing portions being dimensioned to extend at least partially across said side walls, said body portion further having a transverse width sufficient to extend at least partially along the length of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The forming device as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said slit areas further includes a plurality of recesses spaced therealong for providing additional gripping force relative said container side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The forming device as defined in claim 2 wherein said plurality of recesses comprise a plurality of holes spaced along and generally bisected by said slits, one of said plurality of holes being disposed at each end of said slits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The forming device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body portion is constructed from polyethylene plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The forming device as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises at least one mounting hole extending through said backing portion adapted to receive at least one hook-like mounting device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The forming device as defined in claim 5 wherein said backing portion further includes intergral means for gripping therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The forming device as defined in claim 6 wherein said gripping means comprises a resilient slit area extending longitudinally of said backing portion, said slit area further including recesses at the ends thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The forming device as defined in claim 7 wherein said at least one mounting hole comprises one mounting hole generally centrally disposed in said backing portion, said slit extending through and generally bisecting said one mounting hole.
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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 |