US3935992A
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Box that functions both as enclosed container and open receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-27
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A paper box which can be repeatedly used as a waste box etc. after it has been used as an ordinary container. Four lid members which are formed integrally with four sides of the box body, respectively are adapted to be inwardly turned down and to engage with each other through some means when the box is used as a waste box etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Kohei Uriu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/02; B65D5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A box that functions both as an enclosed container and an open receptacle, comprising a bottom member, side wall members extending upwardly from said bottom member, lid members extending from said side wall members and being of the same uniform width as said side wall members from which they extend and being of sufficient length such that when all of said lid members are folded at the junctures of said lid members and said side wall members there is formed to top that effectively covers the box permitting same to function as an enclosed container, at least two of said lid members each being provided with two slotted openings spaced inwardly from the free edges thereof such that as said at least two of said lid members are folded inwardly and downwardly along their corresponding side wall members said slotted openings are thereby positioned to slope downwardly and inwardly from positions near the corners of the tops of their corresponding side wall members such that as at least two of the remaining of said lid members are folded inwardly and downwardly the edges thereof are positioned within said slotted openings to thus form an open receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A box that functions both as an enclosed container and an open receptacle, comprising a bottom member, side wall members extending upwardly from said bottom member, lid members extending from said side wall members and being of the same uniform width as said side wall members from which they extend and being of sufficient length such that when all of said lid members are folded at the junctures of said lid members and said side wall members there is formed to top that effectively covers the box permitting same to function as an enclosed container, at least two of said lid members each being provided with two slotted openings spaced inwardly from the free edges thereof such that as said at least two of said lid members are folded inwardly and downwardly along their corresponding side wall members said slotted openings are thereby positioned to slope downwardly and inwardly from positions near the corners of the tops of their corresponding side wall members such that as at least two of the remaining of said lid members are folded inwardly and downwardly the edges thereof are positioned within said slotted openings to thus form an open receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A box as in claim 1, wherein said bottom member, side wall members and lid members are paper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A box as in claim 2, wherein the free ends of said lid members that are located opposite the juncture of said lid members and their corresponding side wall members are parallel to the juncture of said lid members and their corresponding side wall members about which said lid members are folded such that the edges of said lid members form right angles, and wherein said slotted openings slope downwardly at 45° angles with respect to the side wall members corresponding to said at least two of the remainder of said lid members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A box as in claim 3, wherein the width of each of said lid members is the same extending and approximately one-half of the width of the side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A box as in claim 1, wherein said at least two of the remainder of said lid members comprise a first member extending from its corresponding side wall member, a second member extending from the opposite side wall member, a third member extending from said second member and a fourth member extending from said third member and being of substantially the same shape and configuration as said first member, said second and third members being joined along a perforated line, such that said second and third members extend across the entire width of said box when said first and fourth members are folded inwardly within said box, while after said third and fourth members have been removed from said box by tearing along said perforation the edges of said first and second members are positioned within said slotted openings.
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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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |