US3977592A
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Die cut container blank
Assignee: Hoerner Waldorf Corp
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece die cut blank foldable into a rigid-sided container which has a four-cell divider located within the walls, wherein the divider panels are incorporated into the one-piece blank and are either foldable into position or are removable from the blank and inserted into a partition panel which is foldable from the blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack C. Gorham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48002; B65D5/48014; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48026; B65D5/48038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A blank of foldable sheet material for a square container having a four-cell divider therein, comprising: three rectangular side wall panels connected in side-by-side relationship along vertical fold lines; a fourth side wall panel made of two separate panel sections located at opposite ends of said three side wall panels, said panel sections formed in size to be an overlapping manufacturer's joint; a center partition panel hingedly connected to one lateral edge of said blank along one of said panel sections; at least one removable section hingedly attached along a horizontal weakened line of separation to said center partition panel; and said center partition panel and said removable section each having slots formed partially therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A blank of foldable sheet material for a square container having a four-cell divider therein, comprising: three rectangular side wall panels connected in side-by-side relationship along vertical fold lines; a fourth side wall panel made of two separate panel sections located at opposite ends of said three side wall panels, said panel sections formed in size to be an overlapping manufacturer's joint; a center partition panel hingedly connected to one lateral edge of said blank along one of said panel sections; at least one removable section hingedly attached along a horizontal weakened line of separation to said center partition panel; and said center partition panel and said removable section each having slots formed partially therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The blank of claim 1, including a fold-over section hingedly attached along a horizontal fold line to said center partition panel opposite said removable section, said fold-over section also having a slot formed partially therethrough.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |