US3985289A
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Two-piece container
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A container having a cover removably connected to a receptacle with the receptacle being formed from a flexible material such as paperboard whereas the cover may be formed from a thin flexible plastic sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Prince
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/24; B65D5/248; B65D15/00; B65D15/22; B65D5/2038; B65D5/2047; B65D5/42; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6697
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A container comprising first and second sections, said first section having a rear wall formed from a pair of inner and outer integral flexible panels with the inner panel having a cutout and the outer panel having a cut parallel to its top edge juxtaposed to said cutout, said second container being removably connected to said first section by a flat tongue extending from a rear wall of said second section and positioned between said first section rear walls, said tongue having a transversely formed, wedge-shaped configuration snugly fitting in said cutout with the tapered portion of said wedge-shaped configuration pointed toward the end of said tongue, said tongue being integrally connected to said second section rear wall by a hinge element having a hollow portion closely straddling an upper edge of said first section rear wall and a stabilizing flange in adjacent contact with the interior of said first section rear wall when the container is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A container comprising first and second sections, said first section having a rear wall formed from a pair of inner and outer integral flexible panels with the inner panel having a cutout and the outer panel having a cut parallel to its top edge juxtaposed to said cutout, said second container being removably connected to said first section by a flat tongue extending from a rear wall of said second section and positioned between said first section rear walls, said tongue having a transversely formed, wedge-shaped configuration snugly fitting in said cutout with the tapered portion of said wedge-shaped configuration pointed toward the end of said tongue, said tongue being integrally connected to said second section rear wall by a hinge element having a hollow portion closely straddling an upper edge of said first section rear wall and a stabilizing flange in adjacent contact with the interior of said first section rear wall when the container is closed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |