US3853220A
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Hammock package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract Rigid support members attached to opposite ends of a productreceiving hammock section are tightly wedged between mating sections of a telescoping container to suspend the hammock in a taut condition within the container. The container sections during telescoping cooperatively engage the support members to draw the hammock outwardly from a relaxed to the taut condition. The support members also prevent telescoping beyond a predetermined point. In another form, the hammock section is supported by a single, resilient frame member.
Inventors
- 👤 H Luray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/07; B65D81/075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A package comprising: a flexible but substantially non-elastic hammock member adapted to enclose a product to be packaged, said hammock member being of a size to extend beyond both ends of said product; angularly shaped support means each having an inner leg adapted to be attached to an end of said hammock member, and an outer leg at an angle thereto; and an external structure surrounding said hammock and said support means and supporting the same, said structure engaging said outer legs of said support means to rotate the same to a position to tension said hammock member between them.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A package comprising: a flexible but substantially non-elastic hammock member adapted to enclose a product to be packaged, said hammock member being of a size to extend beyond both ends of said product; angularly shaped support means each having an inner leg adapted to be attached to an end of said hammock member, and an outer leg at an angle thereto; and an external structure surrounding said hammock and said support means and supporting the same, said structure engaging said outer legs of said support means to rotate the same to a position to tension said hammock member between them.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A package as defined in claim 1 in which said external structure includes a generally rectangular container on which said support means rest, and a slightly larger container telescopingly fitting over said rectangular container to rotate said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A package comprising: a flexible but substantially non-elastic hammock member adapted to enclose a product to be packaged, said hammock member having ends extending beyond said product; supporting means adapted to be attached to each end of said hammock member, said supporting means being pivotable about axes substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said hammock means; and enclosing means surrounding said hammock member and receiving said supporting means to apply tension to said hammock member to hold the same suspended by its end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A package comprising: a flexible but substantially non-elastic hammock member adapted to enclose a product to be packaged, said hammock member having ends extending beyond said product; supporting means adapted to be attached to each end of said hammock member, said supporting means being pivotable about axes substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said hammock means; and enclosing means surrounding said hammock member and receiving said supporting means to apply tension to said hammock member to hold the same suspended by its end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A package as defined in claim 3 in which said enclosing means is proportioned so that said hammock member, when suspended, is spaced from said enclosing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A package as defined in claim 3 in which said supporting means are angular members, each having a first leg adapted to be attAched to an end of said hammock member, and a second leg at an angle to said first leg, the junction of said first and second leg forming a concave portion adapted to receive said enclosing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package as defined in claim 5 in which said enclosing means engages said second leg of said supporting means to pivot the latter to suspend said hammock 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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |