US3966113A
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One piece box folder
Assignee: CAVALIER PACKAGING CO Inc
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Filing: 1975-05-14
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A one piece box folder that requires no tucking of flaps and can be erected from a one piece blank. The box is assembled from a unitary blank in which the panels are folded over and connected to one another by physical affixation such as hot melt glue, pressure sensitive adhesive or other means of affixation. The front of the box is formed of at least two plies with a slot between a top ply and a bottom ply receiving an end tab of a cover. The slot through its thickness easily receives the end tab of the cover in self guiding relationship and tightly packed articles do not prevent the ready insertion of the tab. The top cover with the end tab forms with the top overlaying ply of the front a closely knit assemblage which resists inadvert opening by a relatively deep width of the hinged cover tending to keep the end tab within the slot closure.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Tipton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6685; B65D5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A one-piece box adapted to be erected from a foldable blank, said box having a front panel provided with a slot for receiving a tuck tab of a hinged cover panel, said front panel having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of the tuck tab in order to receive said tuck tab within the front panel, said box comprising a rear panel foldably connected to top, bottom and a pair of side panels, said front panel being comprised of a pair of underlying front side panels foldably connected to said side panels and an overlying lower front panel foldably connected to said bottom panel and adhesive means securing said last named panels together, the hinged cover panel being foldably connected to said top panel and engageable in abutting relation against the upper portion of the underlying front panels, said front side panels being provided with openings which provide a combined opening receiving said tuck tab, said combined opening having a major portion underlying the overlying lower front panel and a minor portion extending partially across the box above said lower front panel to provide said tuck tab receiving slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A one-piece box adapted to be erected from a foldable blank, said box having a front panel provided with a slot for receiving a tuck tab of a hinged cover panel, said front panel having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of the tuck tab in order to receive said tuck tab within the front panel, said box comprising a rear panel foldably connected to top, bottom and a pair of side panels, said front panel being comprised of a pair of underlying front side panels foldably connected to said side panels and an overlying lower front panel foldably connected to said bottom panel and adhesive means securing said last named panels together, the hinged cover panel being foldably connected to said top panel and engageable in abutting relation against the upper portion of the underlying front panels, said front side panels being provided with openings which provide a combined opening receiving said tuck tab, said combined opening having a major portion underlying the overlying lower front panel and a minor portion extending partially across the box above said lower front panel to provide said tuck tab receiving slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
187 words
A One-piece box adapted to be erected from a foldable blank, said box having a front panel provided with a slot for receiving a tuck tab of a hinged cover panel, said front panel having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of the tuck tab in order to receive said tuck tab within the front panel, said box comprising a rear panel foldably connected to top, bottom and a pair of side panels, said front panel being comprised of a pair of underlying front side panels foldably connected to said side panels and an overlying lower front foldably connected to said bottom panel panel and adhesive means securing said last named panels together, the hinged cover panel being foldably connected to said top panel and engageable in abutting relation against the upper portion of the underlying front panels' the overlying front panel being provided with a foldable spacer panel, said spacer panel being provided with said slot, said slot being of a size to receive said tuck tab, said spacer panel being folded underneath said lower front panel between it and said underlying front side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
187 words
A One-piece box adapted to be erected from a foldable blank, said box having a front panel provided with a slot for receiving a tuck tab of a hinged cover panel, said front panel having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of the tuck tab in order to receive said tuck tab within the front panel, said box comprising a rear panel foldably connected to top, bottom and a pair of side panels, said front panel being comprised of a pair of underlying front side panels foldably connected to said side panels and an overlying lower front foldably connected to said bottom panel panel and adhesive means securing said last named panels together, the hinged cover panel being foldably connected to said top panel and engageable in abutting relation against the upper portion of the underlying front panels' the overlying front panel being provided with a foldable spacer panel, said spacer panel being provided with said slot, said slot being of a size to receive said tuck tab, said spacer panel being folded underneath said lower front panel between it and said underlying front side panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The box of claim 2 in which said slot extends into the panel from a fold line separating said panel from the lower front 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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |