US3835994A
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Cone package
Assignee: SWEETHEART PROPERTIES Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-18
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1992-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A package for ice cream cones including a pair of generally rectangular complementary panels made of an expanded foam plastic material with each panel having a pocket which corresponds in shape to the shape of a number of nested ice cream cones. The panels completely enclose the cones in the pockets when oriented in face to face relation, and the assembled cones and panels fit in a box which is smaller in thickness than the assembly so as to preload the cone package to prevent movement of the cones in the box.
Inventors
- 👤 P Davis
- 👤 D Schneider
- 👤 P Hollinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/127; B65D81/133; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; B65D75/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones comprising a pair of complementary generally rectangular panels made of a resilient plastic material, at least one pocket in each panel and facing one another when the panels are in face to face relationship, for receiving the nested cones, said pockets being spaced inwardly from the peripheral edges of at least three sides of the panels said pockets diminshing in depth and width at one end to receive the end cone in the nest with the end cone having its apex spaced inwardly from the adjacent peripheral edge, and a depression provided along the bottom of each pocket to space a portion of the rim of each cone in the stack from the panel and provide pressure absorbing characteristics to said panel to prevent application of excessive pressure to said cones so that each pocket is divided into elongated side gripping portions which are resiliently spread apart to grip said cones when said pockets and associated cones are inserted in a box which has a top to bottom dimension less than the top to bottom outer dimension of said cone packed panels at said depressions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones comprising a pair of complementary generally rectangular panels made of a resilient plastic material, at least one pocket in each panel and facing one another when the panels are in face to face relationship, for receiving the nested cones, said pockets being spaced inwardly from the peripheral edges of at least three sides of the panels said pockets diminshing in depth and width at one end to receive the end cone in the nest with the end cone having its apex spaced inwardly from the adjacent peripheral edge, and a depression provided along the bottom of each pocket to space a portion of the rim of each cone in the stack from the panel and provide pressure absorbing characteristics to said panel to prevent application of excessive pressure to said cones so that each pocket is divided into elongated side gripping portions which are resiliently spread apart to grip said cones when said pockets and associated cones are inserted in a box which has a top to bottom dimension less than the top to bottom outer dimension of said cone packed panels at said depressions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 1 further characterized by a well formed in each panel adjacent said one end and of a depth to proximate the depth of the pockets at their deepest point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 3 further characterized by said panels being formed as a unitary structure and hingedly connected together along edges opposite said one ends of the pockets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 3 further characterized by end wall forming the ends of the pockets, said walls tapering upwardly and away from said one end of the pockets to the hinged edge, whereby the hinged edge lies removed from the plane of the adjacent rim of end cones of the nest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in caim 4 further characterized by a pair of pockets in each panel disposed side by side and each having ends which diminish in depth and width, and means including a rib between the side by side pockets in each panel imparting lateral stiffness to said panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in caim 4 further characterized by a pair of pockets in each panel disposed side by side and each having ends which diminish in depth and width, and means including a rib between the side by side pockets in each panel imparting lateral stiffness to said panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 5 and further characterized by, said panels being made of an expanded foam plastic material, and a box housing the panels therein with said elongated side gripping portions resiliently spread apart to grip said cones.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 3 further characterized by said pockets being generally cylindrical with slightly narrower widths than the widest dimension of the nested cones whereby when the cones are assembled between the panels the margins of the panels about the pockets are spaced from one another as the pockets together will not accommodate the full thickness of the stack of cones.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 3 further characterized by lands provided in said one end of each pocket for gripping the tapered cone at that end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
An ice cream cone package for a plurality of nested cones as described in claim 3 further characterized by a recess in each panel immediately beyond said one end of each pocket into which the apex of the end cone extends when a stack of cones lies in the pocket.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |