US3841519A
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Crate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a crate made of plastics for storage and transport of standard goods such as bottles. The crate has a substantially rectangular bottom with four vertical cornercolumns protruding upwardly from the bottom. Horizontal beams connect the columns at the top and bottom thereof, and at least one side of the crate is provided with such a large opening that the goods may be removed through the opening when a crossbar or the like, which is movable over the opening, is moved out of its locking position. The crate is characterized in that all of the crate-walls are comprised of two wall-plates between which combined stays and spacers are suitably positioned, and that the crossbeams form U-profile.
Inventors
- 👤 P Stromberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/005; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; B65D1/24; B65D1/243; B65D2501/00; B65D2501/24; B65D2501/24006; B65D2501/24012; B65D2501/24019; B65D2501/2405; B65D2501/24063; B65D2501/2407; B65D2501/24121; B65D2501/24133; B65D2501/24146; B65D2501/24152; B65D2501/24554; B65D2501/24585; B65D2501/24598; B65D2501/24764; B65D2501/2477; B65D2501/24777; B65D2501/24789; B65D2501/24808; B65D2501/24828; B65D2501/24847; B65D2501/24853; B65D2501/24866; B65D2501/24955; B65D2501/24961
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A crate for the storage and transport of goods such as bottles and the like, comprising a substantially rectangular bottom wall, vertical columns extending upwardly from all four corners thereof, horizontal beams interconnecting said columns at the top and bottom thereof, at least one side of the crate having an opening, a crossbar spanning said opening and movable vertically thereof between a lowered locked position and an upper position, said opening being of a size sufficient for the removal of the goods therethrough when said crossbar is moved out of its locked position, each of the crate walls defined by said columns and said beams comprising a pair of spaced plates having spacers located therebetween, and said beams being U-shaped in crosssection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A crate for the storage and transport of goods such as bottles and the like, comprising a substantially rectangular bottom wall, vertical columns extending upwardly from all four corners thereof, horizontal beams interconnecting said columns at the top and bottom thereof, at least one side of the crate having an opening, a crossbar spanning said opening and movable vertically thereof between a lowered locked position and an upper position, said opening being of a size sufficient for the removal of the goods therethrough when said crossbar is moved out of its locked position, each of the crate walls defined by said columns and said beams comprising a pair of spaced plates having spacers located therebetween, and said beams being U-shaped in crosssection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein all four sides of the crate are provided with saId openings, and vertically movable crossbars are provided at each said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein the outer surfaces of each said wall are smooth, means are provided for closing the tops of each said wall, and ventilation openings are provided in said closing means for each of said columns, the bottom of said walls being open, and the inner one of said plates for said walls extending outwardly of the other of said plates at the bottom of said walls thereby forming a lower stabilizing edge for the crate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein means are provided for closing the bottom of said walls, and ventilation openings are provided in said closing means for each of said columns, the top of said walls being open, and the inner one of said plates for said walls extending outwardly of the other of said plates at the bottom of said walls thereby forming an upper stabilizing edge for the crate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein slidetracks are provided at said opening along which said crossbar moves, said slidetracks being provided with at least one snap means thereon for the locking of said crossbar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein the exteriors of said columns are formed as right angles, the interiors of said columns are curved, and one of the upper and lower ends of said walls having an inner edge slanting slightly downwardly and inwardly of the crate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein said crossbar comprises a pair of parallel plates having means therebetween serving as combined spacers and connectors, slidetracks being provided at said opening, said crossbar having a guide edge for moving along said slidetracks, and finger grips provided on said crossbar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The crate according to claim 1 wherein the openings formed by said beams of U-shaped cross-section are closed by means of closing elements having means thereon for locking said elements by a snap action within said openings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The crate according to claim 8 wherein the outer surfaces of said closing elements are flat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The crate according to claim 8 wherein the outer Surfaces of said closing elements are scalloped in the form of hand grips.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |