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Method of bringing a plurality of containers in transportable condition by means of a carrier member and an assembly obtained by application of said method
Assignee: Heineken Technisch Beheer NV
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A method of bringing a plurality of containers in particular beer tins, in a transportable condition by means of a carrier member interposed therebetween, which containers are interconnected to a rupturable assembly by glueing or such like process, in which the carrier member is connected to the containers also by glueing or such like process.
Inventors
- 👤 Elbert Gravesteijn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0007; B65D73/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A transportable assembly of individual containers comprising an elongated handle consisting of a relatively rigid sheet of material having a finger receiving opening adjoining one elongated edge, at least two rows of circular containers with the containers of each row in substantial alignment, the other elongated edge portion of said material being disposed between said rows and means releasably bonding each of said containers to said handle portion disposed between said rows of containers, said handle including slots formed in said other elongated edge with the center-to-center spacing of said slots being equal to the diameter of the containers and the bases of said slots contacting said containers and releasably bonded to said containers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A transportable assembly of individual containers comprising an elongated handle consisting of a relatively rigid sheet of material having a finger receiving opening adjoining one elongated edge, at least two rows of circular containers with the containers of each row in substantial alignment, the other elongated edge portion of said material being disposed between said rows and means releasably bonding each of said containers to said handle portion disposed between said rows of containers, said handle including slots formed in said other elongated edge with the center-to-center spacing of said slots being equal to the diameter of the containers and the bases of said slots contacting said containers and releasably bonded to said containers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
161 words
A transportable assembly of individual containers comprising an elongated handle consisting of a relatively rigid sheet of material having a finger receiving opening adjoining one elongated edge, at least two rows of circular containers with the containers of each row in substantial alignment, the other elongated edge portion of said material being disposed between said rows and means releasably bonding each of said containers to said handle portion disposed between said rows of containers, said sheet of material being folded upon itself to provide an upper portion of double thickness and a lower portion of single thickness with said upper portion having the finger receiving opening extending therethrough and said lower portion extending between said rows of containers, said folded portion having an elongated edge bearing against the tops of the containers, the width of each of said slots being selected to cause corresponding containers of each row to at least partially enter and bear against the edges of said slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
A transportable assembly of individual containers comprising an elongated handle consisting of a relatively rigid sheet of material having a finger receiving opening adjoining one elongated edge, at least two rows of circular containers with the containers of each row in substantial alignment, the other elongated edge portion of said material being disposed between said rows and means releasably bonding each of said containers to said handle portion disposed between said rows of containers, said sheet of material being folded upon itself to provide an upper portion of double thickness and a lower portion of single thickness with said upper portion having the finger receiving opening extending therethrough and said lower portion extending between said rows of containers, said folded portion having an elongated edge bearing against the tops of the containers, the width of each of said slots being selected to cause corresponding containers of each row to at least partially enter and bear against the edges of said slots.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |