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Crown-support carrier
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International LLC
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Filing: 1973-03-20
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1993-03-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved multiple-article carrier of the crown-support type comprising a bottom panel, side wall panels, crown cover panels, elevation panels, a securing panel and a top panel. The improved carrier has formed in at least one crown cover panel a recessed tear-out handle means which is formed from a plurality of die cuts so that the handle can be recessed in the crown cover when the carrier is stacked on top of another carrier and can later be torn out of the crown support cover by the customer. A modification of the preferred embodiment teaches a similar carrier having formed in the central portion thereof at least one gripper means which allows the carrier to be gripped with the gripper means when stacking one carrier on top of another without having to tear out the handle means from the crown cover panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl J Graser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/40; B65D71/46; B65D71/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An improved crown support carrier for a plurality of objects comprising: a. a bottom panel for receiving the plurality of objects; b. a pair of side wall panels hingedly connected to said bottom panel; c. a pair of crown cover panels, hinged connected to said side wall panels; d. a pair of substantially vertical elevation panels, hingedly connected to said crown cover panels; e. a top panel and a securing panel each hingedly connected to a respective elevation panel and extending to the opposite elevation panel to restrain its motion; f. recessed handle means, formed from at least one crown cover panel and associated with the restrained elevation panel so that when said handle means is utilized, the weight of the objects is carried by the restrained elevation panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An improved crown support carrier for a plurality of objects comprising: a. a bottom panel for receiving the plurality of objects; b. a pair of side wall panels hingedly connected to said bottom panel; c. a pair of crown cover panels, hinged connected to said side wall panels; d. a pair of substantially vertical elevation panels, hingedly connected to said crown cover panels; e. a top panel and a securing panel each hingedly connected to a respective elevation panel and extending to the opposite elevation panel to restrain its motion; f. recessed handle means, formed from at least one crown cover panel and associated with the restrained elevation panel so that when said handle means is utilized, the weight of the objects is carried by the restrained elevation panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein a recessed handle means is formed from a portion of both crown cover panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The carrier as defined in claim 2 wherein each of said recessed handle means has formed therein a central folded portion formed by means of a longitudinal scoreline for providing a cushioning effect at the line of hand contact when the carrier is carried by the customer thereby cushioning the load of the carrier on the hand of the customer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The carrier as defined in claim 3 wherein the central folded portion of one handle is in juxtaposition with the folded portion of the other handle thereby providing larger surfaces of contact for cushioning the hand of the customer whenever the carrier is carried by the custOmer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The carrier as defined in claim 2 wherein at least one gripper means is provided in the central portion of the carrier so that the carrier can be gripped by the gripper means when stacking one carrier on top of another carrier without tearing out the handle means from the crown cover panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
The carrier as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said recessed handle means has formed thereon a folded portion formed by means of a longitudinal scoreline in the handle for folding back against the handle to provide a cushioning effect at the line of hand contact when the carrier is carrier by the customer thereby cushioning the load of the carrier on the hand of the customer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The carrier as defined in claim 6 wherein the folded portion of one handle is folded to be in juxtaposition with the folded portion of the other handle to thereby provide a larger surface of contact for cushioning the hand of the customer when the carrier is carried.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
The carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein said recessed handle means has formed thereon a folded portion by means of a longitudinal scoreline in the handle for folding back against the handle to provide a cusioning effect at the line of hand contact when the carrier is carried by the customer thereby cushioning the load on the carrier on the hand of the customer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein gripper means are provided in the central portion of the carrier so that the carrier can be gripped by the gripper means when stacking on carrier or top of another carrier without tearing out the handle means from the crown cover panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The carrier as defined in claim 9 wherein said gripper means comprises at least one hole formed in the bottom panel and at least one associated opening formed in the securing panel and in the top panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The carrier as defined in claim 9 wherein said gripper means comprises at least two holes formed in the bottom panel and at least two associated openings formed in the securing panel and in the top panel.
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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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |