US3872969A
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Collapsible self-storing shipping carton
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1973-11-09
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible self-storing shipping carton for packaging a plurality of ringlike elements. The carton contains a plurality of packaging assemblies, each of which mounts and supports a number of the ringlike elements. Each package assembly includes two spaced support panels between which extends core members. The ringlike elements are mounted around the core elements which are collapsible for return. An upper and a lower closure member, nestable or telescopically receivable within each other, is placed over the package assemblies. The height of the support panels are less than the width of the closure members so that the panel members may be disassembled from the core elements and laid within one of the closure members for return. With the carton components disassembled and in the collapsed condition, the outside dimensions of the knocked down carton is no larger than the width and length of the larger of the upper and lower closure members. The carton is designed to have a minimum number of parts or components and adapted to be returned and reused.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger Burl Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5097; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/942
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A collapsible self-storing shipping carton for packing a plurality of ringlike elements of at least two distinct sizes, each of said sizes having at least one dimension in common with at least one dimension of the other and at least another dimension different from at least another dimension of the other, said carton comprising larger and smaller open box-shaped closure members dimensioned such that the larger will telescopically receive the smaller and at least one package assembly capable of being disassembled and collapsed for reception within the confines of said smaller closure member, said at least one package assembly comprising: A. two spaced essentially planar support panels telescopically received by said closure members and disposed substantially normal to the bottom surfaces of said closure members. B. at least two spaced collapsible core members extending between said support panels, each of said core members having 1. at least one dimension substantially corresponding to said at least one common dimension of the ring-like elements, and 2. at least one other dimension which is additive to at least one other dimension of the other of said at least two core members and to the space between said at least two core members to substantially correspond to the larger of said at least another different dimension of said ring-like elements; and C. at least two core member locating and positioning means on each of the facing surfaces of said panels to maintain said core members in a non-collapsed condition and in position with respect to said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A collapsible self-storing shipping carton for packing a plurality of ringlike elements of at least two distinct sizes, each of said sizes having at least one dimension in common with at least one dimension of the other and at least another dimension different from at least another dimension of the other, said carton comprising larger and smaller open box-shaped closure members dimensioned such that the larger will telescopically receive the smaller and at least one package assembly capable of being disassembled and collapsed for reception within the confines of said smaller closure member, said at least one package assembly comprising: A. two spaced essentially planar support panels telescopically received by said closure members and disposed substantially normal to the bottom surfaces of said closure members. B. at least two spaced collapsible core members extending between said support panels, each of said core members having 1. at least one dimension substantially corresponding to said at least one common dimension of the ring-like elements, and 2. at least one other dimension which is additive to at least one other dimension of the other of said at least two core members and to the space between said at least two core members to substantially correspond to the larger of said at least another different dimension of said ring-like elements; and C. at least two core member locating and positioning means on each of the facing surfaces of said panels to maintain said core members in a non-collapsed condition and in position with respect to said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
at least one other dimension which is additive to at least one other dimension of the other of said at least two core members and to the space between said at least two core members to substantially correspond to the larger of said at least another different dimension of said ring-like elements; and C. at least two core member locating and positioning means on each of the facing surfaces of said panels to maintain said core members in a non-collapsed condition and in position with respect to said panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
at least one other dimension which is additive to at least one other dimension of the other of said at least two core members and to the space between said at least two core members to substantially correspond to the larger of said at least another different dimension of said ring-like elements; and C. at least two core member locating and positioning means on each of the facing surfaces of said panels to maintain said core members in a non-collapsed condition and in position with respect to said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The collapsible self-storing shipping carton defined in claim 1 wherein said package assembly comprises additional locating and positioning means on each of the facing surfaces operative to permit replacement of at least one of said at least two shaped collapsible core members by at least one collapsible core member having at least one other dimension different from said at least one other dimension of said at least one of said least two collapsible core members to be replaced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The collapsible self-storing carton defined in claim 1 further comprising a generally rectangular shaped tubular side closure member extending between said larger and smaller open box-like closure members to thereby enclose said at least one package assembly, said side enclosure being collapsible upon itself for reception within the confines of said smaller open box-like closure member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
The collapsible self-storing carton defined in claim 3 wherein said package assembly comprises additional locating and positioning means of each of the facing surfaces operative to permit replacement of at least one of said at least two spaced collapsible core members by at least one collapsible core member having at least one other dimension different from said at least one other dimension of said at least one of said at least two collapsible core members to be replaced.
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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |