US3924798A
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Relatively flat blank for a container and the container made therefrom
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-22
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A container is fabricated from first and second sections, each of which includes a central sector and wing sectors connected on opposite sides thereof. Each of the sections is foldable into a U-shape and the two sections are interengageable with each other to form a parallelepiped structure enclosing a chamber. One or more of the wing sectors have hooks formed therein for interengagement with hooks on the wing sector of the other of the sections for locking the sections together. The first and second sections may be separate parts or, as an alternative, may be integral with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Saul Saveth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/188; B65D11/1886; B65D5/00; B65D5/32; B65D5/322; B65D5/324; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A collapsible container comprising first and second separate sections each including hingeably connected, generally quAdrilateral central and wing sectors with the wing sectors being connected on opposite sides of the central sector so that each central sector has two opposite free edge sides and two further sides connected to the associated wing sectors, the sectors of the first section corresponding at least substantially in size and shape to the sectors of the second section, the sections each being foldable into a U-shape and being interengageable with each other to form a parallelepiped structure enclosing a chamber, each wing sector having a side connected to the associated central sector and an opposite parallel free side, each wing sector further having two lateral sides extending between the first two said sides thereof, and hook-shaped members on the lateral sides of said wing sectors of each section for locking the wing sectors together, each central sector being provided with grooves extending along and adjacent the free sides thereof for receiving and accommodating the free sides of the wing sectors of the other section, each wing sector being provided with a channel extending along the free and lateral sides thereof and at least in part providing for strengthening the associated wing sector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A collapsible container comprising first and second separate sections each including hingeably connected, generally quAdrilateral central and wing sectors with the wing sectors being connected on opposite sides of the central sector so that each central sector has two opposite free edge sides and two further sides connected to the associated wing sectors, the sectors of the first section corresponding at least substantially in size and shape to the sectors of the second section, the sections each being foldable into a U-shape and being interengageable with each other to form a parallelepiped structure enclosing a chamber, each wing sector having a side connected to the associated central sector and an opposite parallel free side, each wing sector further having two lateral sides extending between the first two said sides thereof, and hook-shaped members on the lateral sides of said wing sectors of each section for locking the wing sectors together, each central sector being provided with grooves extending along and adjacent the free sides thereof for receiving and accommodating the free sides of the wing sectors of the other section, each wing sector being provided with a channel extending along the free and lateral sides thereof and at least in part providing for strengthening the associated wing sector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first and second sections are integral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wing sectors are provided, adjacent said lateral sides, with holes and slits connected to said holes to separate the hook-shaped members in major part from the lateral sides, the hook-shaped members extending in generally cantilever manner along said lateral sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container as claimed in claim 3 wherein at least one of said sections is of expanded polystyrene foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container as claimed in claim 3 wherein at least one of said sections is of a transparent plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A container as claimed in claim 3 wherein each wing sector includes a lip at each free side outwardly of the related channel, said lip being adapted for insertion into a groove of the central sector of the other section with the related channel of the related wing sector resting on the latter said central sector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A container as claimed in claim 3 wherein said grooves are rectilinear.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container as claimed in claim 3 wherein said channels include three rectilinear portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein one parallel side of one wing sector is connected to one edge side of the central sector of the other section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container as claimed in claim 9 wherein each central section is provided with a groove adjacent at least one edge side.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as claimed in claim 10 wherein at least one wing sector for each section is provided with a channel extending along and adjacent the parallel and lateral sides thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said U-shape sections are interengaged in cross-wise relation with one another to form the parallelpiped structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
110 words
A relatively flat blank for a container comprising a quadrilateral central sector and two wing sectors hingeably connected on opposite sides of the central sector, said central sector having two first sides connected to the wing sectors and two parallel sides extending between the first sides and being provided with a groove extending along at least one of said parallel sides, said wing sectors including spaced parallel sides one of which is connected to said central sector and lateral sides connected between the latter said parallel sides, and hook means on the lateral sides of at least one wing sector, a channel being provided in the latter said wing sector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
110 words
A relatively flat blank for a container comprising a quadrilateral central sector and two wing sectors hingeably connected on opposite sides of the central sector, said central sector having two first sides connected to the wing sectors and two parallel sides extending between the first sides and being provided with a groove extending along at least one of said parallel sides, said wing sectors including spaced parallel sides one of which is connected to said central sector and lateral sides connected between the latter said parallel sides, and hook means on the lateral sides of at least one wing sector, a channel being provided in the latter said wing sector.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A blank as claimed in claim 13 wherein the latter said wing sector is provided with a hole and connecting slot to separate each said hook means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
A blank as claimed in claim 13 comprising a second central sector and two further wing sectors hingeably connected to said central sector, said second central sector being connected to one of the parallel sides Of one of the wing sectors.
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 |