US3784082A
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Non-returnable container case
Assignee: ELOTRADE AG A SWISS CORP
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A single piece corrugated case blank which can be formed into a four support post one way case having reinforced three column structure per post provided with a support shelf supported by the support post members.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hurlock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/125; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/28; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/0079; B65D2571/00833; B65D2571/00839; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
324 words
A case member having in combination: a. a rectangular bottom panel; b. first and second end walls connected to first and second opposite sides of said bottom panel; c. first and second side panels connected to third and fourth opposite sides of said bottom panel; d. first and second support post assemblies connected to the ends of said first side panel and positioned over said bottom panel; e. third and fourth support post assemblies connected to the ends of said second side panel and positioned over said bottom panel; f. said first and third support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said first end wall; g. said second and fourth support post assemblies are secured to the end of said second end wall; h. said support post assemblies have a first, second and third columns; i. said third columns are connected to their respective side panel ends by one side and their other side to a said second column; j. said second columns are positioned substantially parallel with said third columns and have their other side connected to said first column; k. said first column is positioned between said second and third columns and has its free side adjacent the connection of said second and third columns; l. said first side panel has a first support shelf connected at its upper edge; m. said second side panel has a second support shelf connected at its upper edge; n. said first support shelf is positioned over said bottom panel and substantially parallel to it; o. said second support shelf is positioned over said bottom panel and substantially parallel to it; p. said first and second support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said first support shelf and extend between it and said bottom panel; and q. said third and fourth support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said second support shelf and extend between it and said bottom panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
324 words
A case member having in combination: a. a rectangular bottom panel; b. first and second end walls connected to first and second opposite sides of said bottom panel; c. first and second side panels connected to third and fourth opposite sides of said bottom panel; d. first and second support post assemblies connected to the ends of said first side panel and positioned over said bottom panel; e. third and fourth support post assemblies connected to the ends of said second side panel and positioned over said bottom panel; f. said first and third support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said first end wall; g. said second and fourth support post assemblies are secured to the end of said second end wall; h. said support post assemblies have a first, second and third columns; i. said third columns are connected to their respective side panel ends by one side and their other side to a said second column; j. said second columns are positioned substantially parallel with said third columns and have their other side connected to said first column; k. said first column is positioned between said second and third columns and has its free side adjacent the connection of said second and third columns; l. said first side panel has a first support shelf connected at its upper edge; m. said second side panel has a second support shelf connected at its upper edge; n. said first support shelf is positioned over said bottom panel and substantially parallel to it; o. said second support shelf is positioned over said bottom panel and substantially parallel to it; p. said first and second support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said first support shelf and extend between it and said bottom panel; and q. said third and fourth support post assemblies are secured to the ends of said second support shelf and extend between it and said bottom panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A case member as defined in claim 1, having: a. support tabs connected to said third columns and positioned over the upper ends of said support post assemblies; and b. said support tabs are secured to said support shelves.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |