US4003515A
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Handle container
Assignee: Union Camp Corp
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Filing: 1976-01-05
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1996-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A four-sided container formed from a single piece blank having top closure flaps hinged to the sides of the container, which flaps embody handle members permitting the flaps to be folded into place to form a three-ply closure with a three-ply handle. The container further embodies locking tabs and slots for locking the top closure flaps in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Artie Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/46; B65D5/46072; B65D5/46088; B65D5/46096; B65D5/46104; B65D5/02; B65D5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
365 words
A four-sided handle container having a bottom and a top closure, said top closure comprising: a closure flap secured to each side along a hinge line so that the four said flaps can be folded into overlapping horizontal positions to close the container; the opposite first and second said flaps having first and second handle members secured respectively to such flaps along first and second parallel hinge lines, the said parallel hinge lines and first and second handle members being positioned so that the handle members can be folded normal to the closed flaps into superimposed relationship; the third said flap having a third handle member secured to such flap along a third hinge line normal to the said first and second parallel hinge lines of the first and second flaps, said third flap having a first slot adjacent the third hinge line, said third hinge line, first slot and third handle member being positioned so that the third flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the first and second flaps, the superimposed first and second handle members can be inserted through the said first slot, and the third handle member can be folded normal to the first, second and third flaps with the first, second and third handle members in superimposed relationship; the fourth said flap having a second slot parallel to the first slot, said second slot being positioned so that the fourth flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the third flap and the first, second and third superimposed handle members can be inserted through the second slot; means for securing the said flaps in closed position comprising: a tab secured to each outer corner of the fourth said flap along a tab hinge line parallel to the said second slot; and tab slots cut out of the first and second said flaps along the hinge lines securing such flaps to the sides, said slots being of a size to receive the said tabs; the said tabs and tab slots being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the said tabs can be inserted into the said tab slots to lock the flaps into closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
365 words
A four-sided handle container having a bottom and a top closure, said top closure comprising: a closure flap secured to each side along a hinge line so that the four said flaps can be folded into overlapping horizontal positions to close the container; the opposite first and second said flaps having first and second handle members secured respectively to such flaps along first and second parallel hinge lines, the said parallel hinge lines and first and second handle members being positioned so that the handle members can be folded normal to the closed flaps into superimposed relationship; the third said flap having a third handle member secured to such flap along a third hinge line normal to the said first and second parallel hinge lines of the first and second flaps, said third flap having a first slot adjacent the third hinge line, said third hinge line, first slot and third handle member being positioned so that the third flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the first and second flaps, the superimposed first and second handle members can be inserted through the said first slot, and the third handle member can be folded normal to the first, second and third flaps with the first, second and third handle members in superimposed relationship; the fourth said flap having a second slot parallel to the first slot, said second slot being positioned so that the fourth flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the third flap and the first, second and third superimposed handle members can be inserted through the second slot; means for securing the said flaps in closed position comprising: a tab secured to each outer corner of the fourth said flap along a tab hinge line parallel to the said second slot; and tab slots cut out of the first and second said flaps along the hinge lines securing such flaps to the sides, said slots being of a size to receive the said tabs; the said tabs and tab slots being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the said tabs can be inserted into the said tab slots to lock the flaps into closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
The container of claim 1 in which the means for securing the said flaps in closed position includes: tongues cut out of the first and second said flaps and adjacent sides along the hinge lines securing such flaps to the sides; and tongue slots cut out of the said tabs in the center portion of the tab hinge lines, said tongue slots being of a size to receive the said tongues; the said tongues and tongue slots being positioned so that, when the said tabs have been inserted into the said tab slots, the said tongues can be inserted into the said tongue slots to further lock the flaps into closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
275 words
A one-sheet blank which is cut and scored to define four interconnected side panels, a bottom flap connected by a bottom hinge line to each side panel, and a top flap connected by a top hinge line to each side panel, said top flaps comprising: each of alternate first and second top flaps having a handle member secured thereto along a handle member hinge line which is parallel to the top hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said handle member being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the handle member can be folded normal to the closed flaps into superimposed relationship; the third top flap having a third handle member secured thereto along a third handle member hinge line normal to the hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said third top flap having a first slot adjacent to the third handle member hinge line, said third handle member hinge line, first slot and third handle member being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the third handle member can be folded normal to the first, second and third top flaps with all the handle members in superimposed relationship; and the fourth top flap having a second slot normal to the hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said second slot being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position and all the handle members are folded normal to the flaps, the said fourth top flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the third top flap with the handle members inserted through the second slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
275 words
A one-sheet blank which is cut and scored to define four interconnected side panels, a bottom flap connected by a bottom hinge line to each side panel, and a top flap connected by a top hinge line to each side panel, said top flaps comprising: each of alternate first and second top flaps having a handle member secured thereto along a handle member hinge line which is parallel to the top hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said handle member being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the handle member can be folded normal to the closed flaps into superimposed relationship; the third top flap having a third handle member secured thereto along a third handle member hinge line normal to the hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said third top flap having a first slot adjacent to the third handle member hinge line, said third handle member hinge line, first slot and third handle member being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the third handle member can be folded normal to the first, second and third top flaps with all the handle members in superimposed relationship; and the fourth top flap having a second slot normal to the hinge line connecting such flap to its side panel, said second slot being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position and all the handle members are folded normal to the flaps, the said fourth top flap can be folded into superimposed relationship over the third top flap with the handle members inserted through the second slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
The blank of claim 3 in which: a tab is secured to each edge of the said fourth top flap along a tab hinge line parallel to the said second slot, said tabs being spaced from the hinge line securing the fourth said top flap to its side panel; a tongue cut out of the first and second said top flaps and adjacent sides along the hinge lines securing such flaps to the adjacent sides; tongue slots cut out of the said tabs in the center portions of the tab hinge lines, said tongue slots being of a size to receive the said tongues; tab slots cut out of the said first and second top flaps on each side of the said tongue cut outs along the hinge lines securing such flaps to the adjacent sides, the said tab slots being of a size to receive the said tabs; the said tabs, tongues, tab slots and tongue slots being positioned so that, when the flaps are folded into closed position, the said tabs can be inserted into the said tab slots and the said tongues can be inserted into the said tongue slots to lock the flaps into closed position.
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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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |