US3811566A
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Tray
Assignee: Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A tray arrangeable and engageable with an identical tray in partially overlapping relation with a portion of the bottom of the underlying tray exposed which includes a bottom having notch means formed on the undersurface thereof and spaced from one end thereof together with upstanding lug means formed on the top surface of the bottom at the opposite end thereof for engagement with the notch means on the bottom of a tray placed partially on the top of the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bateman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D1/00; B65D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A tray arrangeable and engageable with an identical tray in partially overlapping relation and with a portion of the bottom of the underlying tray exposed, comprising: a. a bottom having a relatively low first wall on one edge, and b. a relatively low second wall on the opposed edge, c. said bottom having a groove extending across the undersurface thereof and at least one notch having a rectangular outline formed in the groove, d. at least one upstanding lug having a rectangular outline formed on the top edge surface of the first wall of said bottom at the opposite end of the bottom for engagement with said notch on the bottom of a tray placed partially on the top of the tray with the first wall extended into the groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A tray arrangeable and engageable with an identical tray in partially overlapping relation and with a portion of the bottom of the underlying tray exposed, comprising: a. a bottom having a relatively low first wall on one edge, and b. a relatively low second wall on the opposed edge, c. said bottom having a groove extending across the undersurface thereof and at least one notch having a rectangular outline formed in the groove, d. at least one upstanding lug having a rectangular outline formed on the top edge surface of the first wall of said bottom at the opposite end of the bottom for engagement with said notch on the bottom of a tray placed partially on the top of the tray with the first wall extended into the groove.
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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |