US3884353A
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X-shaped carton
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Packaging Co
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Filing: 1974-03-20
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1994-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A carton for glassware which is X-shaped in end view, is made from a single piece blank. The carton can be folded flat for shipping even when fully glued up, and is erected for use in a simple ''''pop-in'''' operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Forte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/14; B65D71/16; B65D71/22; B65D71/24; B65D71/26; B65D71/28; B65D71/32; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00283; B65D2571/00302; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/00339; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00438; B65D2571/00444; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A carton for glassware or the like, comprising: a central divider wall having upper and lower edges and a score line parallel to and midway between said upper and lower edges, a top wall and a bottom wall each medially attached to said divider wall at the respective edges thereof, said top wall and said bottom wall being parallel to each other and generally perpendicular to said divider wall, and a pair of side walls on opposite sides of said divider wall, each having upper and lower margins which are foldably attached to said top wall and said bottom wall respectively, each said side wall including an upper portion and a lower portion flexibly joined together along a central fold line parallel to said score line, each said side wall having a dimension between said upper and lower margins which is greater than the height of said divider wall, each said side wall being bent at said fold line to form a V, the V formed by each side wall being invertable between a collapsible position in which it opens inwardly toward said central divider wall, across a center position to an erected position in which it opens outwardly, said divider wall being foldable along said score line by bringing said upper and lower edges toward one another when said side walls are in the said collapsible position, said upper portions and said lower portions including openings to hold glassware therebetween when said side walls are in said erected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A carton for glassware or the like, comprising: a central divider wall having upper and lower edges and a score line parallel to and midway between said upper and lower edges, a top wall and a bottom wall each medially attached to said divider wall at the respective edges thereof, said top wall and said bottom wall being parallel to each other and generally perpendicular to said divider wall, and a pair of side walls on opposite sides of said divider wall, each having upper and lower margins which are foldably attached to said top wall and said bottom wall respectively, each said side wall including an upper portion and a lower portion flexibly joined together along a central fold line parallel to said score line, each said side wall having a dimension between said upper and lower margins which is greater than the height of said divider wall, each said side wall being bent at said fold line to form a V, the V formed by each side wall being invertable between a collapsible position in which it opens inwardly toward said central divider wall, across a center position to an erected position in which it opens outwardly, said divider wall being foldable along said score line by bringing said upper and lower edges toward one another when said side walls are in the said collapsible position, said upper portions and said lower portions including openings to hold glassware therebetween when said side walls are in said erected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein the fold lines of the respective side walls are disposed substantially adjacent said score line on said divider wall on opposite sides thereof, when said side walls are in said erected position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein said central divider wall, said top wall, said bottom wall and both said side walls are formed integrally from a single piece blank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The carton of claim 3 wherein said blank is made of paperboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein the height of said divider wall between said top wall and said bottom wall is substantially equal to the height of glassware to be inserted within said openings and said openings are shaped to conform with the sectional shape of the glassware where the glassware contacts the respective side wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
220 words
An erected display carton comprising: a central divider wall having an upper edge and a lower edge, a first flap foldably joined to said upper edge of said divider wall, said first flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a second flap foldably joined to said lower edge of said divider wall, said second flap also being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a first lower side wall foldably joined with said secOnd flap and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, a first upper side wall foldably joined with said first lower side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a top wall foldably joined with said first upper side wall, said top wall overlying and secured to said first flap, a second upper side wall foldably joined with said top wall and converging inwardly toward said divider wall on a side thereof opposite from said first upper side wall, a second lower side wall foldably joined with said second upper side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a bottom wall foldably joined with said second lower side wall, said bottom wall overlying and secured to said second flap, and a plurality of opposed openings in said first and second upper and lower side walls for receiving articles between said top and bottom walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
220 words
An erected display carton comprising: a central divider wall having an upper edge and a lower edge, a first flap foldably joined to said upper edge of said divider wall, said first flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a second flap foldably joined to said lower edge of said divider wall, said second flap also being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a first lower side wall foldably joined with said secOnd flap and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, a first upper side wall foldably joined with said first lower side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a top wall foldably joined with said first upper side wall, said top wall overlying and secured to said first flap, a second upper side wall foldably joined with said top wall and converging inwardly toward said divider wall on a side thereof opposite from said first upper side wall, a second lower side wall foldably joined with said second upper side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a bottom wall foldably joined with said second lower side wall, said bottom wall overlying and secured to said second flap, and a plurality of opposed openings in said first and second upper and lower side walls for receiving articles between said top and bottom walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
224 words
An erected display carton made from a single piece carton blank comprising: a central divider wall having an upper edge and a lower edge, a first flap formed integrally at said upper edge of said divider wall, said first flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a second flap formed integrally at said lower edge of said divider wall, said second flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a first lower side wall formed integrally with said second flap and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, a first upper side wall formed integrally with said first lower side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a top wall formed integrally with said first upper side wall, said top wall overlying and secured to said first flap, a second upper side wall formed integrally with said top wall and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, on a side thereof opposite from said first upper side wall, a second lower side wall hinged to said second upper side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a bottom wall formed integrally with said second lower side wall, said bottom wall overlying and secured to said second flap, and a plurality of openings in said first and second upper and lower side walls for receiving articles between said top and bottom walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
224 words
An erected display carton made from a single piece carton blank comprising: a central divider wall having an upper edge and a lower edge, a first flap formed integrally at said upper edge of said divider wall, said first flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a second flap formed integrally at said lower edge of said divider wall, said second flap being disposed generally perpendicularly to said divider wall, a first lower side wall formed integrally with said second flap and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, a first upper side wall formed integrally with said first lower side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a top wall formed integrally with said first upper side wall, said top wall overlying and secured to said first flap, a second upper side wall formed integrally with said top wall and converging inwardly toward said divider wall, on a side thereof opposite from said first upper side wall, a second lower side wall hinged to said second upper side wall and diverging outwardly from said divider wall, a bottom wall formed integrally with said second lower side wall, said bottom wall overlying and secured to said second flap, and a plurality of openings in said first and second upper and lower side walls for receiving articles between said top and bottom walls.
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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |