US3896927A
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Display carton for tumblers and the like
Assignee: WestRock Minnesota Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A display carton is provided for tumblers and the like. The carton is provided with an open front end. A false bottom panel secures the lower ends of the tumblers in place, and tabs extend downwardly from the top of the carton into the open upper ends of the carton to hold the upper ends of the carton in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel P Dutcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A generally rectangular carton for tumblers including: a bottom panel, side walls extending upwardly from opposite ends thereof, and a top panel connecting the upper ends of said side walls, a short front flange extending upwardly from said bottom panel along the forward edge thereof, a false bottom panel extending into said carton from the upper edge of said front flange, means supporting said false bottom panel in spaced relation to said bottom panel, said false bottom panel having spaced notches therein engaging the outer surfaces of said tumblers in spaced relation to the lower ends thereof, said false bottom panel holding said tumblers from forward movement through the open front side of said carton, a top liner panel hingedly connected to the front edge of said top panel and folded to underlie said top panel, tabs foldably connected to said top liner panel extending downwardly into the open upper ends of said tumblers and frictionally engaging the inner walls of said tumblers to hold said tumblers from movement relative to said top panel, and means forming a rear wall on said carton to prevent said tumblers from moving rearwardly away from said false bottom panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A generally rectangular carton for tumblers including: a bottom panel, side walls extending upwardly from opposite ends thereof, and a top panel connecting the upper ends of said side walls, a short front flange extending upwardly from said bottom panel along the forward edge thereof, a false bottom panel extending into said carton from the upper edge of said front flange, means supporting said false bottom panel in spaced relation to said bottom panel, said false bottom panel having spaced notches therein engaging the outer surfaces of said tumblers in spaced relation to the lower ends thereof, said false bottom panel holding said tumblers from forward movement through the open front side of said carton, a top liner panel hingedly connected to the front edge of said top panel and folded to underlie said top panel, tabs foldably connected to said top liner panel extending downwardly into the open upper ends of said tumblers and frictionally engaging the inner walls of said tumblers to hold said tumblers from movement relative to said top panel, and means forming a rear wall on said carton to prevent said tumblers from moving rearwardly away from said false bottom panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said rear wall includes closure flaps hinged to said top and bottom panels, and interlocking means detachably connecting said closure flaps whereby said back wall may be opened for insertion and removed of said tumblers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 2 and including closure flaps on said side walls foldable inwardly of said closure flaps and extending between said top and bottom panels to hold said carton rectangular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said top liner panel is connected to said top panel by means of a front panel extending downwardly from the forward edge of said top panel, and a supporting flange inclining upwardly and rearwardly from the lower edge of said front panel, and to which said top liner panel is hingedly secured.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |