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Rigid paperboard container
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A paperboard container having an opening is wrapped in a shrinkwrapping, and the wrapping is shrunk over the container. The portion of the wrapping extending over the opening is displaced towards the innerside of the container and secured so as to leave the opening unobstructed. The wrapping of the container forms an integral part of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 W Muylle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B53/00; B65B53/02; B65B53/06; B65B53/063; B65B9/00; B65B9/10; B65B9/20; B31; B31B; B31B2105/00; B31B2110/00; B31B2110/30; B31B2110/35; B31B2120/00; B31B2120/50; B65B9/2056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A rigid paperboard container with at least one opening and interior walls extending from the edges of said opening generally at an angle to the plane of said opening; a shrink-wrapping tightly fitting around said container and having an opening therein generally corresponding to the container opening, said wrapping having marginal portions extending inwardly through said container opening in contact with said interior walls; and a generally rigid retaining insert disposed within said container in contact with said inwardly extending marginal portions of said wrapping, said insert having peripheral surface portions in generally tightly fitting engagement with said container interior walls to clampingly secure therebetween the marginal portions of the wrapper contacted thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A rigid paperboard container with at least one opening and interior walls extending from the edges of said opening generally at an angle to the plane of said opening; a shrink-wrapping tightly fitting around said container and having an opening therein generally corresponding to the container opening, said wrapping having marginal portions extending inwardly through said container opening in contact with said interior walls; and a generally rigid retaining insert disposed within said container in contact with said inwardly extending marginal portions of said wrapping, said insert having peripheral surface portions in generally tightly fitting engagement with said container interior walls to clampingly secure therebetween the marginal portions of the wrapper contacted thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A paperboard container according to claim 1 wherein said insert is a generally tubular sleeve fitting at least partially in telescoping relation with said container interior walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container of claim 2 wherein said tubular sleeve insert projects exteriorly of said container through the opening thereof and including a container lid telescopingly fitting over the exterior portion of said insert to close said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A paperboard container according to claim 1 including a bottom wall disposed in spaced parallel relation to the plane of said container opening and wherein the wrapping marginal portions extend into the container at least to said bottom wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A paperboard container according to claim 4 wherein said insert is a false bottom member disposed in close proximity to said bottom wall with the peripheral edges thereof in contact with the marginal portions adjacent said bottom wall.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |