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Bathtub container and method
Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
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Filing: 1975-10-09
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1995-10-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved package for completely enclosing a bathtub within the package wherein the bathtub is carried by a pair of support members fixed to the insides of the end caps of the invention. Each end cap has formed thereon at least one cushion member which is hingedly attached to the end cap and also has fixedly attached to the end cap the beforementioned support member. Also disclosed is a method for supporting a bathtub on its opposite top end edges within the new and improved package so that the bathtub is suspended on the support member fixed to the end caps thereby providing improved protection from shipping and storage damage.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis D. Poggiali
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5035; B65D5/5047; B65D5/5054; B65D5/02; B65D5/12; B65D5/14; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/64; B65D2585/641; B65D2585/642; B65D2585/644; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/6805; B65D2585/681
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A two-piece paperboard end cap for a wrap-around bathtub package, the combination comprising a. a four sided planar member having top and bottom edges and front and rear side edges, b. a plurality of cushion members, one for each of said edges, with each cushion member formed with at least a pair of roll-up members that are perpendicularly disposed to said planar member at its corresponding edge, c. a support member position in juxtaposition to said planar member and between said cushion members, d. the cushion member at said top edge having a recess in one of said roll-up members receiving an end of said support member whereby the end of said support member is disposed adjacent the other of said roll-up members, and e. fixing means operatively connecting said planar member and said support member whereby said support member is fixedly attached to said planar member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A two-piece paperboard end cap for a wrap-around bathtub package, the combination comprising a. a four sided planar member having top and bottom edges and front and rear side edges, b. a plurality of cushion members, one for each of said edges, with each cushion member formed with at least a pair of roll-up members that are perpendicularly disposed to said planar member at its corresponding edge, c. a support member position in juxtaposition to said planar member and between said cushion members, d. the cushion member at said top edge having a recess in one of said roll-up members receiving an end of said support member whereby the end of said support member is disposed adjacent the other of said roll-up members, and e. fixing means operatively connecting said planar member and said support member whereby said support member is fixedly attached to said planar member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A two-piece end cap recited in claim 1 wherein said fixing means includes hinged locking tab means on said planar member and a tab receiving opening on said support member whereby said hinged locking tab means is received in said opening for locking said support member to said planar member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |