US3880343A
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Partition structure for cartons
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A carton having a plurality of interconnected side walls and at least one partition member attached to the inside of the side walls to form a plurality of rectangular cells. Top and bottom closures are provided which not only reinforce the side walls but permit the side walls to be made of material with good column crush properties without wasting such material for top and bottom flaps.
Inventors
- 👤 Winston G Rockefeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48026; B65D5/4804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A carton comprising a plurality of interconnected side walls, a bottom connected to said side walls, and at least two angulated partition members engaging each other and attached to the inside of said side walls to form a plurality of cells, each of said partition members being essentially shaped in a figure 8 and each being bonded to two of said four side walls opposed from each other to form at least seven rectangular cells within said interconnected side walls with at least four of said cells having essentially the same volume.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A carton comprising a plurality of interconnected side walls, a bottom connected to said side walls, and at least two angulated partition members engaging each other and attached to the inside of said side walls to form a plurality of cells, each of said partition members being essentially shaped in a figure 8 and each being bonded to two of said four side walls opposed from each other to form at least seven rectangular cells within said interconnected side walls with at least four of said cells having essentially the same volume.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carton according to claim 1 wherein each cell is defined by length and width dimensions between side walls and said length and width dimensions are a minimum of from about 2 inches to a maximum of about 6 inches.
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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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |