US3987956A
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Container
Assignee: Dolco Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-26
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1994-12-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved container, particularly useful for containing plants, seeds, or seedlings in soil for shipment, is formed of a blank which when unassembled is in a generally planar configuration. A plurality of hinge lines formed in the blank divide the blank into a minimum of three parts and enable the member to be folded into a configuration having a generally U-shaped cross-section. The hinge lines consist of lines of weakness interposed with cut-out tabs which break away from the center section of the blank when it is folded to form feet for the container. A plurality of indentations formed in the blank meet when the blank is folded to divide the container into a plurality of discreet compartments. Opposite side edges of the blank can be continued and folded from hinge lines thereat to form lids for the compartments.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Congleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A container assembly comprising: a blank formed with side sections and with a center section which interconnects said side sections by hinge lines defining the lower edges of said side sections and which enable said blank to be folded into a predetermined shape having a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration; a plurality of cut-out tabs spaced along each of said hinge lines, alternating with lines of weakness therealong, each tab being formed from a portion of material of the center section of said blank adjacent one of said hinge lines and leaving an opening in said adjacent center section material whereby said tabs extend downwardly from said container, when assembled, to elevate said center section above a surface upon which the container rests; a plurality of hollow ribs formed by indentations in said blank, opposing pairs of said ribs being spaced along the axis of said container to divide said container into a plurality of discreet compartments when said blank is folded along said hinge lines, at least one of said cut-out tabs being located in each of said compartments; and a plurality of lids which fold along lines of weakness along the outer edges of said side structure, said lids being notched to allow the material contained therein to protrude partially from the container assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A container assembly comprising: a blank formed with side sections and with a center section which interconnects said side sections by hinge lines defining the lower edges of said side sections and which enable said blank to be folded into a predetermined shape having a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration; a plurality of cut-out tabs spaced along each of said hinge lines, alternating with lines of weakness therealong, each tab being formed from a portion of material of the center section of said blank adjacent one of said hinge lines and leaving an opening in said adjacent center section material whereby said tabs extend downwardly from said container, when assembled, to elevate said center section above a surface upon which the container rests; a plurality of hollow ribs formed by indentations in said blank, opposing pairs of said ribs being spaced along the axis of said container to divide said container into a plurality of discreet compartments when said blank is folded along said hinge lines, at least one of said cut-out tabs being located in each of said compartments; and a plurality of lids which fold along lines of weakness along the outer edges of said side structure, said lids being notched to allow the material contained therein to protrude partially from the container assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A container assembly comprising: a blank formed with side sections and a center section and with hinge lines defining the lower edges of said side sections and enabling said blank to be folded into a predetermined shape; a plurality of cut-out tabs spaced along each of said hinge lines, alternating with lines of weakness therealong, each tab being formed from a portion of material of said blank said material being adjacent one of said hinge lines and opposite a side section thereof when said blank is assembled, leaving an opening in said adjacent blank material; a plurality of hollow ribs formed by indentations in said blank; and a plurality of lids which fold along lines of weakness along the outer edges of said side section, said lids being notched to allow the material contained therein to protrude partially from the container assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A container assembly comprising: a blank formed with side sections and a center section and with hinge lines defining the lower edges of said side sections and enabling said blank to be folded into a predetermined shape; a plurality of cut-out tabs spaced along each of said hinge lines, alternating with lines of weakness therealong, each tab being formed from a portion of material of said blank said material being adjacent one of said hinge lines and opposite a side section thereof when said blank is assembled, leaving an opening in said adjacent blank material; a plurality of hollow ribs formed by indentations in said blank; and a plurality of lids which fold along lines of weakness along the outer edges of said side section, said lids being notched to allow the material contained therein to protrude partially from the container assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |