US3888348A
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Package for tumblers and the like
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Packaging Co
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Filing: 1973-08-15
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Granted: 1975-06-10
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Expires: 1993-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A molded plastic package is described for supporting articles such as tumblers for storage, transport and display. The package has a molded base including spaced cup-like receptacles for the bottoms of tumblers. A vertical molded plastic connecting rod attaches the base to a molded plastic top. The top has arcuate article gripping members corresponding in number and position to the cup-like receptacles in the base for engaging and gripping the upper rim portions of the stored articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond C Frey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An improved molded plastic package for cylindrical articles comprising the combination of: a plastic base with a central aperture; a plurality of spaced article receiving receptacles on said base; a plastic cover with a central receptacle; a plastic post passing through said base aperture and connecting the receptacle on said cover to a central portion of said base for positioning a plurality of articles between said cover and said base; a plurality of outwardly directed arcuate article clips on said cover forming a major part of a circle positioned for engaging arcuate portions of the article tops; said post comprising an elongated member having a plurality of splines for frictionally engaging said base aperture and said cover receptacle; and said cover receptacle including a locking detent for frictionally engaging said post and for positioning said cover clips with respect to said base receptacles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An improved molded plastic package for cylindrical articles comprising the combination of: a plastic base with a central aperture; a plurality of spaced article receiving receptacles on said base; a plastic cover with a central receptacle; a plastic post passing through said base aperture and connecting the receptacle on said cover to a central portion of said base for positioning a plurality of articles between said cover and said base; a plurality of outwardly directed arcuate article clips on said cover forming a major part of a circle positioned for engaging arcuate portions of the article tops; said post comprising an elongated member having a plurality of splines for frictionally engaging said base aperture and said cover receptacle; and said cover receptacle including a locking detent for frictionally engaging said post and for positioning said cover clips with respect to said base receptacles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package as claimed in claim 1 in which said arcuate article clips extend about 250* to 290*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package as claimed in claim 1 in which said base aperture includes a locking detent for engaging said post.
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) | 1978-06-09 | 1978-12-09 | 1979-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-09 | 1982-12-09 | 1983-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-09 | 1986-12-09 | 1987-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |