US3974956A
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Packaging and dispensing carton
Assignee: American Sterilizer Co
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Filing: 1975-12-30
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A carton and sleeve combination is disclosed. When the carton is closed, it can be used as a container to package, dispense or display a product. The sleeve receives the carton and, when the top of the carton is open, the sleeve may be slid down and the carton becomes a free-standing dispenser for displaying the product from the top of the carton. As the sleeve is moved downward on the carton, the two opposite sides flare outward to form a wide solid base for an otherwise unstable box. A tab on the sleeve engages a slot in the side of the carton to lock the sleeve in position. The sloping sides forming the base may be used as graphic display panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore G. Delang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
In combination, a sleeve and a carton for containing or displaying a product, said carton comprising, a flat front, a flat rear and flat edges and bottom fixed together forming an open-topped container, a sleeve, said sleeve having a tubular portion made up of a flat front, a flat rear, and flat edges forming an open-ended tubular member slidable on said carton and having a length less than the length of said carton, said front of said tubular member extending downward to the full length of said carton and terminating at said bottom and means fixing lower end of said flat front to said bottom, said flat rear of said sleeve extending downwardly the full length of said carton and being fixed to said bottom, a score line in said flat front between said bottom and said tubular portion dividing the lower part of said flat front into a first panel and a second panel, a score line in said flat rear between said bottom and said lower end of said tubular portion dividing the lower part of said flat rear into a first panel and a second panel, said tubular portion of said sleeve being adapted to slide downwardly on said carton whereby said first mentioned panels move downwardly and swing outwardly from said tubular portion and said second mentioned panels swing outwardly into a common plane with said bottom whereby said first mentioned panels form laterally and downwardly extending supports for said carton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
In combination, a sleeve and a carton for containing or displaying a product, said carton comprising, a flat front, a flat rear and flat edges and bottom fixed together forming an open-topped container, a sleeve, said sleeve having a tubular portion made up of a flat front, a flat rear, and flat edges forming an open-ended tubular member slidable on said carton and having a length less than the length of said carton, said front of said tubular member extending downward to the full length of said carton and terminating at said bottom and means fixing lower end of said flat front to said bottom, said flat rear of said sleeve extending downwardly the full length of said carton and being fixed to said bottom, a score line in said flat front between said bottom and said tubular portion dividing the lower part of said flat front into a first panel and a second panel, a score line in said flat rear between said bottom and said lower end of said tubular portion dividing the lower part of said flat rear into a first panel and a second panel, said tubular portion of said sleeve being adapted to slide downwardly on said carton whereby said first mentioned panels move downwardly and swing outwardly from said tubular portion and said second mentioned panels swing outwardly into a common plane with said bottom whereby said first mentioned panels form laterally and downwardly extending supports for said carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said flat front of said sleeve has a tab on the upper end thereof and said front of said carton has a slot therein, said sleeve being adapted to be further forced downward after second mentioned panels come into a common plane with said bottom of said sleeve whereby said first mentioned panels bow downwardly providing a resilient upward force on said sleeve, forcing said tab on said sleeve into said slot on the front of said carton.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein said rear of said sleeve has a flap integrally connected thereto adapted to swing over the upper end of said carton, said flap having a tab thereon adapted to be inserted between said flat front of said tubular member and said front of said carton whereby said flap forms a closure for said sleeve and said carton when said sleeve and said carton are in a position to package a product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination recited in claim 3 wherein said back of said carton extends upwardly above the upper edges of said front and said sides thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination recited in claim 4 wherein inwardly foldable ears are integrally attached to said side of said tubular member sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination recited in claim 5 wherein said front of said sleeve and one said first panel and one said second panel and said bottom of said sleeve comprise a single piece of sheet material having scored lines defining the margin of said front, said first panel, said first panel and said second panel and said bottom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said flat rear of said carton extends above said edges and said front of said carton.
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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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |