US3817443A
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Returnable carton
Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A totally returnable carton has a collapsible material mounting assembly containable internally of the collapsible return carton whether the carton is collapsed or uncollapsed. When it is collapsed, the material mounting assembly fits into the base of the collapsed returnable carton and when it is uncollapsed it fits internally of the extended returnable carton to provide a material mounting tube whose wall panels reinforce the extended walls of the returnable carton.
Inventors
- 👤 J Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/326; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A totally returnable spring shipping carton having a collapsed return volume substantially smaller than its uncollapsed shipping volume comprising: A. an outer structure consisting essentially of: 1. a non-collapsible base member having rigid sidewalls and one open end, 2. a collapsible open ended, rectangular, tubular wall member mounted against said sidewalls in its uncollapsed condition to extend the enclosure of said sidewalls and adapted to position within said base member in its collapsed condition, and 3. a non-collapsible cover member covering the open end of said tubular member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to cover the open end of said base member when said carton is collapsed; and B. at least one inner collapsible material mounting structure consisting essentially of 1. a pair of spaced, wall panels mounted internally of said tubular wall member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to position within said base member in said carton''s collapsed condition, and 2. a collapsible, open ended, rectangular, tubular mounting member extending when uncollapsed between said panels and adapted when collapsed to position within said base member, and 3. collapsible locking means locaTed on one face of said wall panels for attaching said mounting member thereto, said locking means comprising a rectangular flat sheet having a rectangular bridge extending therefrom in its uncollapsed condition and a flat plane in its collapsed condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A totally returnable spring shipping carton having a collapsed return volume substantially smaller than its uncollapsed shipping volume comprising: A. an outer structure consisting essentially of: 1. a non-collapsible base member having rigid sidewalls and one open end, 2. a collapsible open ended, rectangular, tubular wall member mounted against said sidewalls in its uncollapsed condition to extend the enclosure of said sidewalls and adapted to position within said base member in its collapsed condition, and 3. a non-collapsible cover member covering the open end of said tubular member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to cover the open end of said base member when said carton is collapsed; and B. at least one inner collapsible material mounting structure consisting essentially of 1. a pair of spaced, wall panels mounted internally of said tubular wall member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to position within said base member in said carton''s collapsed condition, and 2. a collapsible, open ended, rectangular, tubular mounting member extending when uncollapsed between said panels and adapted when collapsed to position within said base member, and 3. collapsible locking means locaTed on one face of said wall panels for attaching said mounting member thereto, said locking means comprising a rectangular flat sheet having a rectangular bridge extending therefrom in its uncollapsed condition and a flat plane in its collapsed condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
a collapsible open ended, rectangular, tubular wall member mounted against said sidewalls in its uncollapsed condition to extend the enclosure of said sidewalls and adapted to position within said base member in its collapsed condition, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
a collapsible open ended, rectangular, tubular wall member mounted against said sidewalls in its uncollapsed condition to extend the enclosure of said sidewalls and adapted to position within said base member in its collapsed condition, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A totally returnable carton as set forth in claim 1 wherein the rectangular bridge of said locking means is pressed into the open end of said mounting member to prevent the collapse of both said locking means and said mounting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
a collapsible, open ended, rectangular, tubular mounting member extending when uncollapsed between said panels and adapted when collapsed to position within said base member, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
a collapsible, open ended, rectangular, tubular mounting member extending when uncollapsed between said panels and adapted when collapsed to position within said base member, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
a non-collapsible cover member covering the open end of said tubular member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to cover the open end of said base member when said carton is collapsed; and B. at least one inner collapsible material mounting structure consisting essentially of
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
a non-collapsible cover member covering the open end of said tubular member in its uncollapsed condition and adapted to cover the open end of said base member when said carton is collapsed; and B. at least one inner collapsible material mounting structure consisting essentially of
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
collapsible locking means locaTed on one face of said wall panels for attaching said mounting member thereto, said locking means comprising a rectangular flat sheet having a rectangular bridge extending therefrom in its uncollapsed condition and a flat plane in its collapsed condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
collapsible locking means locaTed on one face of said wall panels for attaching said mounting member thereto, said locking means comprising a rectangular flat sheet having a rectangular bridge extending therefrom in its uncollapsed condition and a flat plane in its collapsed condition.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |