US3853259A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Display and storage container
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1974-02-04
•
Granted: 1974-12-10
•
Expires: 1994-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A container or carton adapted to be made from a one piece die cut blank that when assembled has a partition dividing same into two separate storage areas each adapted to store a candle or the like therein. Perforations extend around the container when assembled to facilitate separating the container into two similar body sections, each having closure flaps to close open ends whereby the two sections each form a base member forming a holder of area or size for holding a candle or the like in an upstanding position for use or for display. One wall of each of the body sections has cut lines therein whereby a plurality of panels are formed so that an end of a respective candle can be inserted through the wall by bending the panels inwardly forming a hole that is in alignment with a hole through the partition so that each body section has spaced candle engaging portions that hold a candle in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 T Tupper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/36; B65D81/368; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48002; B65D5/48014; B65D5/52; B65D5/528; B65D5/5286; B65D5/54; B65D5/5445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A storage and display container comprising: a. walls defining a hollow container; b. first means on one of said walls for forming a plurality of spaced apart openings therethrough; c. a partition in said container and having certain of said walls on opposite sides thereof and separating said container into a plurality of separate storage areas for separating objects stored in said container said partition having apertures therethrough spaced from and in axial alignment with a respective said opening formed by said first means; and d. second means on certain of said walls for facilitating separating said container into a plurality of separate body members each having first means and respective aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A storage and display container comprising: a. walls defining a hollow container; b. first means on one of said walls for forming a plurality of spaced apart openings therethrough; c. a partition in said container and having certain of said walls on opposite sides thereof and separating said container into a plurality of separate storage areas for separating objects stored in said container said partition having apertures therethrough spaced from and in axial alignment with a respective said opening formed by said first means; and d. second means on certain of said walls for facilitating separating said container into a plurality of separate body members each having first means and respective aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The container as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second means including: a. at least one weakened line in certain of said walls and extending around said container for facilitating the separating of same into the body members each having at least one opening and respective aperture adapted to receive an object therein to hold same in a generally upright position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The container as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. said first means includes a plurality of weakened lines diverging outwardly from a common point forming a plurality of panels that are pushed inwardly into said container for forming said opening; and b. said container having a generally rectangular cross section with said partition extending generally diagonally between corners formed by adjacent walls in the interior of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The container as set forth in claim 2 including: a. first closure members on opposite ends of said container for normally closing same; and b. second closure members formed from portions of certain of said walls and being defined by said weakened line for closing open ends of said body members after separating said container into said body members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The container as set forth in claim 4 wherein: a. said walls, first means, second means, first and second closure members and said partition being integral and formed from a single blank of semi-rigid material with portions thereof secured together to form said container, said walls including side top and bottom walls with said bottom wall being substantially flat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The container as set forth in claim 5 wherein: a. said partition including a first panel connected to and extending from an edge of one of said walls and a second panel connected to and extending from an edge of another of said walls adjacent said one wall edge with portions of one panel overlying and secured to a portion of the other said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
A candle container and holder comprising: a. walls defining an elongate hollow container having opposite ends; b. a transverse partition in the interior of said container dividing same into a plurality of separate elongate storage areas each adapted to contain a candle therein said partition having a plurality of spaced apart apertures therethrough; c. first means on one of said walls for forming a plurality of spaced apart openings therethrough each in axial alignment with a respective said aperture whereby each of said opening and respective aperture are adapted to receive a candle therethrough and provide spaced apart candles engaging portions to hold same in an upstanding position; and d. at least one closure member on said container and sElectively movable to an open position for providing access to the interior of said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A candle container and holder comprising: a. walls defining an elongate hollow container having opposite ends; b. a transverse partition in the interior of said container dividing same into a plurality of separate elongate storage areas each adapted to contain a candle therein said partition having a plurality of spaced apart apertures therethrough; c. first means on one of said walls for forming a plurality of spaced apart openings therethrough each in axial alignment with a respective said aperture whereby each of said opening and respective aperture are adapted to receive a candle therethrough and provide spaced apart candles engaging portions to hold same in an upstanding position; and d. at least one closure member on said container and sElectively movable to an open position for providing access to the interior of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
The container as set forth in claim 6 including: a. a weakened line in certain of said walls and extending around said container for facilitating separating same into a plurality of separate body members each having at least one opening and respective aperture substantially centered thereon, each said body member being adapted to hold a respective candle in an upstanding position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container as set forth in claim 7 wherein: a. said weakened line being such as to form a closure member for each said body member whereby the separated ends of said body members are selectively closed by the respective closure member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
The container as set forth in claim 7 wherein: a. said walls, closure member, partition, and first means being formed from a single blank of material having portions thereof overlapping and secured together to form said container; and b. said first means includes a plurality of cut lines forming a plurality of panels that are pushed into the interior of the container to form each said opening.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 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 |