US3887126A
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Receptacle
Assignee: Banner Metals Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A nestable pasteboard receptacle is provided which has particular utility in the handling of mail, both in conjunction with wheeled racks in which the receptacles may be stacked for the transport of mail from a main post office to sub-station post offices, or in conjunction with special cartons in which the mail may be shipped by air, for example, throughout the country and the world. The receptacle of the invention is intended to replace plastic type prior art receptacles, which are presently in use. The receptacle of the invention has a folded construction, and it is made from a single pasteboard blank to provide a rigid rectangular tray. The sides of the tray have double panels and mating projections and slots, so that the entire tray may be formed without tne need for adhesives. The ends of the tray have integral flaps which are received between the side panels to hold the ends in an upright position. Additional turned-over upper panels are provided on each end of the receptacle to constitute handles and supports.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/22; B65D5/2038; B65D5/2047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
324 words
A rectangular receptacle formed of pasteboard, or the like, and intended to be supported in a tiered condition on wires on a wheeled rack, comprising: a first rectangular panel forming a bottom for the receptacle and having a series of slots extending along each side thereof; a first pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective side edges of said first rectangular panel and forming sides for the receptacle; a second pair of down-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective outer side edges of the panels of the first pair and co-acting with the respective inner faces of the panels of the first pair; a series of projections integral with the outer side edge of each panel of the second pair extending into said slots to maintain the sides of the receptacle in an upright position; a third pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective end edges of said first rectangular panel and forming ends for the receptacle; a pair of side flaps integral with the respective end edges of each of the panels of the third pair and received between the panels of the first and second pairs to hold the panels of the third pair in an upright position; a fourth pair of down-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the third pair, a fifth pair of up-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the fourth pair and positioned between and in surface engagement with the panels of the fourth pair and the panels of the third pair to form handles for the receptacle and supports for suspending the receptacle from the wires of the wheeled rack, and end flaps integral with the end edges of each of these panels of the fourth pair and received between the panels of the first and second pair to hold the panels of the fifth pair turned within the panels of the fourth pair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
324 words
A rectangular receptacle formed of pasteboard, or the like, and intended to be supported in a tiered condition on wires on a wheeled rack, comprising: a first rectangular panel forming a bottom for the receptacle and having a series of slots extending along each side thereof; a first pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective side edges of said first rectangular panel and forming sides for the receptacle; a second pair of down-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective outer side edges of the panels of the first pair and co-acting with the respective inner faces of the panels of the first pair; a series of projections integral with the outer side edge of each panel of the second pair extending into said slots to maintain the sides of the receptacle in an upright position; a third pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective end edges of said first rectangular panel and forming ends for the receptacle; a pair of side flaps integral with the respective end edges of each of the panels of the third pair and received between the panels of the first and second pairs to hold the panels of the third pair in an upright position; a fourth pair of down-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the third pair, a fifth pair of up-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the fourth pair and positioned between and in surface engagement with the panels of the fourth pair and the panels of the third pair to form handles for the receptacle and supports for suspending the receptacle from the wires of the wheeled rack, and end flaps integral with the end edges of each of these panels of the fourth pair and received between the panels of the first and second pair to hold the panels of the fifth pair turned within the panels of the fourth pair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
324 words
A rectangular receptacle formed of pasteboard, or the like, and intended to be supported in a tiered condition on wires on a wheeled rack, comprising: a first rectangular panel forming a bottom for the receptacle and having a series of slots extending along each side thereof; a first pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective side edges of said first rectangular panel and forming sides for the receptacle; a second pair of down-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective outer side edges of the panels of the first pair and co-acting with the respective inner faces of the panels of the first pair; a series of projections integral with the outer side edge of each panel of the second pair extending into said slots to maintain the sides of the receptacle in an upright position; a third pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective end edges of said first rectangular panel and forming ends for the receptacle; a pair of side flaps integral with the respective end edges of each of the panels of the third pair and received between the panels of the first and second pairs to hold the panels of the third pair in an upright position; a fourth pair of down-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the third pair, a fifth pair of up-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the fourth pair and positioned between and in surface engagement with the panels of the fourth pair and the panels of the third pair to form handles for the receptacle and supports for suspending the receptacle from the wires of the wheeled rack, and end flaps integral with the end edges of each of these panels of the fourth pair and received between the panels of the first and second pair to hold the panels of the fifth pair turned within the panels of the fourth pair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
324 words
A rectangular receptacle formed of pasteboard, or the like, and intended to be supported in a tiered condition on wires on a wheeled rack, comprising: a first rectangular panel forming a bottom for the receptacle and having a series of slots extending along each side thereof; a first pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective side edges of said first rectangular panel and forming sides for the receptacle; a second pair of down-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective outer side edges of the panels of the first pair and co-acting with the respective inner faces of the panels of the first pair; a series of projections integral with the outer side edge of each panel of the second pair extending into said slots to maintain the sides of the receptacle in an upright position; a third pair of up-turned rectangular panels integral with the respective end edges of said first rectangular panel and forming ends for the receptacle; a pair of side flaps integral with the respective end edges of each of the panels of the third pair and received between the panels of the first and second pairs to hold the panels of the third pair in an upright position; a fourth pair of down-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the third pair, a fifth pair of up-turned panels integral with the outer edge of each panel of the fourth pair and positioned between and in surface engagement with the panels of the fourth pair and the panels of the third pair to form handles for the receptacle and supports for suspending the receptacle from the wires of the wheeled rack, and end flaps integral with the end edges of each of these panels of the fourth pair and received between the panels of the first and second pair to hold the panels of the fifth pair turned within the panels of the fourth pair.
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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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |