US3826362A
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Shipping folder
Assignee: KRUEGER W CO
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Filing: 1972-08-23
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A one piece cushioned shipping folder for books has the inner end flaps relieved to accommodate an enlarged spiral ring binder or backing for the book and folded to protect the book backing from crushing.
Inventors
- 👤 E Staskus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
In a one piece shipping folder for a book, and having a pair of wall panels joined at one edge by an edge panel and in which the opposite edge and the end edges are adapted to be closed by edge panels and sealing flaps joined thereto, the improvement comprising an end cushion panel joined to the corresponding end portion of one of the wall panels by a hinge flap cut substantially equally from the adjacent wall panel and cushion panel to dispose the cushion panel just beneath and adjacent and parallel to the opposite wall panel when the folder is closed upon a book, the adjacent slit end edge of said one panel and edge of said cushion panel being adapted to be engaged by and support the corresponding end edge panel of said other wall panel when the folder is closed upon a book, and at least one end of said cushion panel being cut-away to provide a spaCe for accommodating a thick back binding of a book to be enclosed in the folder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a one piece shipping folder for a book, and having a pair of wall panels joined at one edge by an edge panel and in which the opposite edge and the end edges are adapted to be closed by edge panels and sealing flaps joined thereto, the improvement comprising an end cushion panel joined to the corresponding end portion of one of the wall panels by a hinge flap cut substantially equally from the adjacent wall panel and cushion panel to dispose the cushion panel just beneath and adjacent and parallel to the opposite wall panel when the folder is closed upon a book, the adjacent slit end edge of said one panel and edge of said cushion panel being adapted to be engaged by and support the corresponding end edge panel of said other wall panel when the folder is closed upon a book, and at least one end of said cushion panel being cut-away to provide a spaCe for accommodating a thick back binding of a book to be enclosed in the folder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The construction of claim 1 in which a cushion panel is creased to fold back upon itself to thereby double the said space and provide additional cushion between the cover of the contained book and the inner surface of the opposite wall panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction of claim 1 in which there is a cushion panel of the designated construction at each end of the shipping folder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction of claim 2 in which there is a cushion panel of the designated construction at each end of the shipping folder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The construction of claim 1 in which both ends of the cushion panel are cut-away to selectively provide space for accommodating a thick back binding of a book to be enclosed in the folder.
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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |