US3828965A
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Container having resilient support means
Assignee: JET FORWARDING Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-29
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A container including a metal frame over which are plastic sheets secured to it by fasteners, a bottom support for the container including spaced pads filled with foam material capable of withstanding compression loads and providing shock absorbing properties, the door of the container having a peripheral flange which overlaps a comparable flange around the door opening, the flanges having convergent portions so that they can be wedged together, with a gasket providing a seal, while latches hold the door in the secured position.
Inventors
- 👤 J Yarbrough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/08; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00174; B65D2519/00189; B65D2519/00208; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00422; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00497; B65D2519/00532; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00616; B65D2519/00621; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00666; B65D2519/00706; B65D2519/00716; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00805; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A container device comprising means defining an enclosed space for receiving objects, and a support for said means, said support including a substantially rigid member at the bottom of said means defining an enclosed space, sheet means on the lower surface of said rigid member having at least portions thereof in a spaced relationship with said rigid member, and a resiliently deformable material intermediate said portions of said sheet means and said rigid member for providing said support with shock absorbing properties, said sheet means including an integral plastic sheet member beneath the entire area of said substantially rigid member, said portions of said sheet means being defined by spaced pockets in said sheet member, said sheet member overlying said rigid member intermediate said pockets, said resiliently deformable material being substantially complementary to the confines of said pockets, said sheet member entirely covering said resiliently deformable Material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A container device comprising means defining an enclosed space for receiving objects, and a support for said means, said support including a substantially rigid member at the bottom of said means defining an enclosed space, sheet means on the lower surface of said rigid member having at least portions thereof in a spaced relationship with said rigid member, and a resiliently deformable material intermediate said portions of said sheet means and said rigid member for providing said support with shock absorbing properties, said sheet means including an integral plastic sheet member beneath the entire area of said substantially rigid member, said portions of said sheet means being defined by spaced pockets in said sheet member, said sheet member overlying said rigid member intermediate said pockets, said resiliently deformable material being substantially complementary to the confines of said pockets, said sheet member entirely covering said resiliently deformable Material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as recited in claim 1 in which said pockets have substantially flat undersurfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as recited in claim 2 in which said pockets are substantially rectangular in plan, and arranged to provide spaces therebetween both longitudinally and laterally of said sheet for allowing a fork to enter the space beneath said rigid member from any side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as recited in claim 2 in which said rigid member is planar and has side edges, and said sheet member is of substantially uniform thickness and has an upstanding flange on its periphery overlapping said side edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device as recited in claim 4 in which said means defining an enclosed space includes a frame, said frame having a lower portion engaging said substantially rigid member, said upstanding flange overlapping said lower portion as well as said side edges, and including means connecting said flange to said lower portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as recited in claim 5 in which said lower portion of said frame includes rails adjacent said side edges of said substantially rigid member, said means connecting said flange to said lower portion including fasteners extending through said flange and into said rails.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as recited in claim 6 including additional fasteners attaching said rails to said rigid member.
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |