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Utility case
Assignee: Tucker Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1973-12-26
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A utility case formed from a molding having a pair of elongated laterally spaced compartments interconnected at their opposed ends by a pair of uprights. Said uprights are interconnected at their upper ends by an elongated handle-forming strut. A second molding forming a support for a roll of dispensable material extends between said uprights and is removably carried in openings formed therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph M Nowak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; B65D71/00; B65D71/0003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a utility case, a first molding comprising a pair of elongated laterally spaced compartments, a pair of uprights interconnecting said compartments at their opposed ends and projecting upwardly therefrom, and an elongated strut interconnecting the upper ends of said uprights, said uprights having aligned openings formed therein intermediate their heights; and a second molding comprising an elongated bar adapted to support a roll of dispensable material and extending between said uprights and projecting outwardly from uprights through the openings therein, said bar having a pair vertical side walls, said side walls having notches formed in the lower edges thereof at the opposed ends of said bar for reception over the lower edges of said openings in the uprights for removably mounting said bar on said uprights.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a utility case, a first molding comprising a pair of elongated laterally spaced compartments, a pair of uprights interconnecting said compartments at their opposed ends and projecting upwardly therefrom, and an elongated strut interconnecting the upper ends of said uprights, said uprights having aligned openings formed therein intermediate their heights; and a second molding comprising an elongated bar adapted to support a roll of dispensable material and extending between said uprights and projecting outwardly from uprights through the openings therein, said bar having a pair vertical side walls, said side walls having notches formed in the lower edges thereof at the opposed ends of said bar for reception over the lower edges of said openings in the uprights for removably mounting said bar on said uprights.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A utility case as set forth in claim 1 in which each of said compartments has pairs of interconnected side and end walls and a bottom wall, and a panel projects upwardly from said bottom wall and inwardly from said side walls to divide each of said compartments into a pair of sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A utility case as set forth in claim 1 in which said bar has a rounded top wall interconnecting said pair of vertical side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A utility case as set forth in claim 1 in which said bar has a rounded top wall interconnecting said pair of vertical side walls, and a pair of end flaps interconnect said side and top walls at the opposed ends of said bar, said end flaps being angled outwardly from said top wall and being disposed outside the extent of said uprights.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A utility case as set forth in claim 1 in which said bar has a rounded top wall interconnecting said pair of vertical side walls, a pair of end flaps interconnect said side aNd top walls at the opposed ends of said bar, said end flaps being angled outwardly from said top wall and being disposed outside the extent of said uprights, and said uprights have recesses formed therein extending vertically upwardly from the lower edges of the openings in said uprights.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |