US3782619A
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Shipping container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-29
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A shipping container for air transport of a casket or the like is provided, which can be shipped to the user in a compact condition, erected at the place of use, and discarded after use. The elements of the shipping container involve in combination a casket protecting enclosure and a lifting flat plate positioned beneath the casket. A shipping container is provided as well as a package made up of the parts of the shipping container.
Inventors
- 👤 C Dittbenner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/326; B65D5/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
A package made up of the parts of a shipping container for a casket or the like comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member and fully connected side walls and end walls forming an upstanding rectangular tube when the package is converted to a shipping container, one pair of opposed walls having means enabling the collapsing thereof, whereby said side walls and said end walls are in flattened pancaked superposition on said bottom member, the other pair of opposed walls having reinforcing means along their inside surfaces; a flat plate substantially coextensive with said bottom member and having lifting handles and securing strap means affixed thereto, said bottom tray having slots allowing passage of said handles and said strap means when the package is converted to a shipping container; a box which serves as the shipping container top cover having a top member, a depending peripheral continuous flange forming a depending rectangular tube; and fully connected side panels and end panels adapted to depend from said flange as an extension of said depending rectangular tube when the package is converted to a shipping container, one pair of opposed panels having means enabling the collapsing thereof whereby side panels and said end panels are in flattened enclosing condition under said bottom tray; and a reinforcing band adapted for lining the interior walls of the shipping container when the package is so converted and which is collapsed and positioned within said box, said box enclosing said bottom tray with said flat plate and reinforcing band sandwiched therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
A package made up of the parts of a shipping container for a casket or the like comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member and fully connected side walls and end walls forming an upstanding rectangular tube when the package is converted to a shipping container, one pair of opposed walls having means enabling the collapsing thereof, whereby said side walls and said end walls are in flattened pancaked superposition on said bottom member, the other pair of opposed walls having reinforcing means along their inside surfaces; a flat plate substantially coextensive with said bottom member and having lifting handles and securing strap means affixed thereto, said bottom tray having slots allowing passage of said handles and said strap means when the package is converted to a shipping container; a box which serves as the shipping container top cover having a top member, a depending peripheral continuous flange forming a depending rectangular tube; and fully connected side panels and end panels adapted to depend from said flange as an extension of said depending rectangular tube when the package is converted to a shipping container, one pair of opposed panels having means enabling the collapsing thereof whereby side panels and said end panels are in flattened enclosing condition under said bottom tray; and a reinforcing band adapted for lining the interior walls of the shipping container when the package is so converted and which is collapsed and positioned within said box, said box enclosing said bottom tray with said flat plate and reinforcing band sandwiched therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A shipping container for a casket comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member, side walls and end walls, said walls having slots; a flat plate seated in said tray for substantially coextensive contact with the bottom of a casket and having handles and straps affixed thereto which extend out of said slots; a reinforcing band seated in said tray and extending upwardly around and beyond the interior faces of the side walls and end walls thereof; and a top cover telescopically positioned over said bottom tray having a top member, an unbroken peripheral flange depending therefrom, and end panels and side panels depending from said flange; said straps encircling said top cover to enable the production of a tightly integrated unit when a casket is within the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A shipping container for a casket comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member, side walls and end walls, said walls having slots; a flat plate seated in said tray for substantially coextensive contact with the bottom of a casket and having handles and straps affixed thereto which extend out of said slots; a reinforcing band seated in said tray and extending upwardly around and beyond the interior faces of the side walls and end walls thereof; and a top cover telescopically positioned over said bottom tray having a top member, an unbroken peripheral flange depending therefrom, and end panels and side panels depending from said flange; said straps encircling said top cover to enable the production of a tightly integrated unit when a casket is within the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A shipping container for a casket comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member, side walls and end walls, said side walls having slots; a flat plate seated in said tray for substantially coextensive contact with the bottom of a casket and having handles and straps affixed thereto which extend out of said slots; a reinforcing band seated in said tray and extending upwardly around and beyond the interior faces of the side walls and end walls thereof; and a top cover positioned over said bottom tray having a top member, and a peripheral unit depending therefrom for enclosing the upper portion of a casket; said straps encircling said top cover to enable the production of a tightly integrated unit when a casket is within the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
A shipping container for a casket comprising, a bottom tray having a bottom member, side walls and end walls, said side walls having slots; a flat plate seated in said tray for substantially coextensive contact with the bottom of a casket and having handles and straps affixed thereto which extend out of said slots; a reinforcing band seated in said tray and extending upwardly around and beyond the interior faces of the side walls and end walls thereof; and a top cover positioned over said bottom tray having a top member, and a peripheral unit depending therefrom for enclosing the upper portion of a casket; said straps encircling said top cover to enable the production of a tightly integrated unit when a casket is within the container.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |