US3823894A
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Strand package
Assignee: Anaconda Co
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Filing: 1973-01-04
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-01-04
Abstract
Abstract In a shipping and dispensing package for wire, a reel is fitted into a fiberboard carton of which the cover is formed by foldable extensions of the carton walls. When wire is being dereeled these are held open by stiffeners and support an eyelet for the wire at the proper distance above the upper flange of the reel.
Inventors
- 👤 J Frederick
- 👤 H Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/675; B65D85/676; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6602; B65D5/6614; B65H; B65H49/00; B65H49/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A strand shipping and dispensing package comprising: A. a reel comprising a vertical drum and upper and lower flanges, said reel supporting said strand in a plurality of layers of helical windings, B. a fiberboard carton comprising a square base, four vertical side walls, and a top portion, said carton containing said reel, said base being sufficiently larger than at least the upper of said flanges to allow the free passage of said strand between said upper flange and said walls, C. said top portion comprising four extensions of said four walls, said extensions being connecteD to said walls by horizontal scores in said fiberboard, each of said extensions being foldably connected to two other of said extensions, and two opposing of said extensions comprising diagonal scores for inward folding of said opposing extensions, thereby closing said top portion closely over said upper flange, and D. means for holding open said top portion with said extensions substantially vertical, said top portion forming a continuous wall confining the ballooning of said strand, and E. guide means for said strand supported over said reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A strand shipping and dispensing package comprising: A. a reel comprising a vertical drum and upper and lower flanges, said reel supporting said strand in a plurality of layers of helical windings, B. a fiberboard carton comprising a square base, four vertical side walls, and a top portion, said carton containing said reel, said base being sufficiently larger than at least the upper of said flanges to allow the free passage of said strand between said upper flange and said walls, C. said top portion comprising four extensions of said four walls, said extensions being connecteD to said walls by horizontal scores in said fiberboard, each of said extensions being foldably connected to two other of said extensions, and two opposing of said extensions comprising diagonal scores for inward folding of said opposing extensions, thereby closing said top portion closely over said upper flange, and D. means for holding open said top portion with said extensions substantially vertical, said top portion forming a continuous wall confining the ballooning of said strand, and E. guide means for said strand supported over said reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said holding means comprises split cylindrical stiffeners gripping the edges of said opposing extensions across said diagonal scores.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package of claim 1 comprising a square, fiberboard cover, fitting said extensions, said extensions being vertical, said cover comprising a central perforation, and said guide means comprising an eyelet mounted on said cover for guiding strand through said perforation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |