US3891086A
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Composite package
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A composite package having top and base elements, posts extending between said top and base element, and being encased in a shrink-wrapped organic material sheet to form a shrink-wrapped package. Top and bottom cap elements are maintained over opposed top and bottom ends of the shrink-wrapped package by a band member forcibly encircling each cap element and extending into associated notches of the posts. The top cap element is of a configuration for forming a pocket for lifting and transporting the composite package.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack L Isaacs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/002; B65D75/004; B65D57/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A composite package, comprising: a base element having first and second flanges and a base supporting a packaged item; a top element having first and second top flanges and first flanges having notches; a plurality of posts each having notches adjacent ends thereof and being positioned with one end contacting the base and the other end contacting a respective second top flange inwardly of the respective first top flange; an organic material sheet encasing the base element, top element and posts, being shrunk thereabout, and forming a shrinkwrapped composite; a bottom cap having a base element and a peripheral bottom cap flange and being positioned over the lower portion of the shrink-wrapped composite, said bottom cap flange having notches associated with the post notches; first means extending into the notches of the posts and the bottom cap flange encompassing the bottom cap flange, and urging the posts toward the shrink-wrapped composite; a top cap having a cap-top element and a flange having an infolded portion extending toward the bottom cap between adjacent posts forming a pocket opening in a direction toward the bottom cap, said peripheral flange having notches associated with the post notches; and second means extending into the notches of the posts, top element, and top cap flange encompassing the flange of the top cap and urging the top cap flange toward the shrink-wrapped composite, said second means being positioned along a lower end portion of said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A composite package, comprising: a base element having first and second flanges and a base supporting a packaged item; a top element having first and second top flanges and first flanges having notches; a plurality of posts each having notches adjacent ends thereof and being positioned with one end contacting the base and the other end contacting a respective second top flange inwardly of the respective first top flange; an organic material sheet encasing the base element, top element and posts, being shrunk thereabout, and forming a shrinkwrapped composite; a bottom cap having a base element and a peripheral bottom cap flange and being positioned over the lower portion of the shrink-wrapped composite, said bottom cap flange having notches associated with the post notches; first means extending into the notches of the posts and the bottom cap flange encompassing the bottom cap flange, and urging the posts toward the shrink-wrapped composite; a top cap having a cap-top element and a flange having an infolded portion extending toward the bottom cap between adjacent posts forming a pocket opening in a direction toward the bottom cap, said peripheral flange having notches associated with the post notches; and second means extending into the notches of the posts, top element, and top cap flange encompassing the flange of the top cap and urging the top cap flange toward the shrink-wrapped composite, said second means being positioned along a lower end portion of said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A composite package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the item packaged and shrink-wrapped composite package are of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration, the posts are of ''''V'''' cross-sectional configuration, and are each positioned over and extending along the length of a corner of said item.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composite package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the top and bottom caps are each of a unitary paper-board construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A composite package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the infolded portion of the top cap is of a Z cross-sectional configuration having first, second, and third top cap flange portions, said third top cap flange portion being immediately adjacent the organic material sheet and having a width greater than the width of each of said first and second top cap flange portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A composite package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first and second top cap flange portions are generally of a common width with the juncture of said first and second top cap flange portions being in contact with the cap top-element of the top cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite package, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base of the base element is of a concave configuration.
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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |