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US4037750A
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Transport-display case
Assignee: PIPER INDUSTRIES OF TEXAS Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A reusable enclosed transport case made up of a pair of complementary interlocking members each having a base, a wall along a first edge of the base and a pair of opposed side walls adjoining that wall is disclosed. During shipping, the two interlocking members are locked together to safely retain and protect the contents of the crate. However, upon delivery, one of the interlocking members is removed to provide a display case which when emptied may be returned along with the other member, to the shipper for reuse. Other features include means to permit ease of stacking of the interlocking members for return to the shipper and means to permit normal and criss-cross palletizing of a plurality of the crates one on top the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodor M. Box
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0234; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/188; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
An integrally molded plastic transport-display crate adapted to hold a plurality of one dozen egg cartons for transport comprised of a pair of complementary separable similarly shaped upper and lower interlocking members each having a generally rectangular base, an upstanding wall along a first edge thereof, a pair of opposed angular sidewalls adjoining said upstanding wall along respective second and third edges adjacent said first edge the enclosure defined by said sidewalls and said upstanding wall having an overhanging brow portion spaced from said base and defining a stacking ledge extending around the three walls of said enclosure parallel to said base, the outer extremity of said enclosure constituting a stacking rim parallel to said base complementary to said ledge and complementary releasable locking means on said member to hold them together in opposed juxtaposition to define a transport crate, said upper member removable to render said lower member a display rack for said egg cartons, either said member being nestable within the other said member when disengaged therefrom with its said stacking ledge resting on the stacking rim of said other member, a plurality of bayonet receptacles on said ledge and a corresponding plurality of bayonet elements on said rim adapted to engage said receptacles in an adjacent member when in stacked relationship to maintain said members in such conditions, said ledge, rim, bayonet receptacles and bayonet elements constituting the sole stacking support for said members, a plurality of said members having their vertical axes aligned, when nested relative to one another, with a vertical axis perpendicular to the bases thereof
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
262 words
An integrally molded plastic transport-display crate adapted to hold a plurality of one dozen egg cartons for transport comprised of a pair of complementary separable similarly shaped upper and lower interlocking members each having a generally rectangular base, an upstanding wall along a first edge thereof, a pair of opposed angular sidewalls adjoining said upstanding wall along respective second and third edges adjacent said first edge the enclosure defined by said sidewalls and said upstanding wall having an overhanging brow portion spaced from said base and defining a stacking ledge extending around the three walls of said enclosure parallel to said base, the outer extremity of said enclosure constituting a stacking rim parallel to said base complementary to said ledge and complementary releasable locking means on said member to hold them together in opposed juxtaposition to define a transport crate, said upper member removable to render said lower member a display rack for said egg cartons, either said member being nestable within the other said member when disengaged therefrom with its said stacking ledge resting on the stacking rim of said other member, a plurality of bayonet receptacles on said ledge and a corresponding plurality of bayonet elements on said rim adapted to engage said receptacles in an adjacent member when in stacked relationship to maintain said members in such conditions, said ledge, rim, bayonet receptacles and bayonet elements constituting the sole stacking support for said members, a plurality of said members having their vertical axes aligned, when nested relative to one another, with a vertical axis perpendicular to the bases thereof
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A crate according to claim 1 in which said base, said sidewalls and said upstanding wall are comprised of an oppen lattice work construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
246 words
An integrally molded plastic enclosure member adapted for releasable assembly with a similarly shaped member to form an enclosed transport-display crate, said member having a generally rectangular base, an upstanding wall along a first edge thereof, a pair of opposed angular sidewalls adjoining said upstanding wall along respective second and third edges adjacent said first edge the partial enclosure defined by said sidewalls and said upstanding wall having an overhanging brow portion spaced from said base defining a stacking ledge extending around the three walls of said enclosure parallel to said base, the outer extremity of said enclosure constituting a stacking rim parallel to said base complementary to said ledge and locking means on said member to hold it together with another said member in opposed juxtaposition to define a transport crate, said member being nestable within the other said member in disassembled condition with its said stacking ledge resting on the stacking rim of said other member and having its vertical axis aligned in such nested position with a vertical axis perpendicular to said base, said base, said sidewalls and said upstanding wall being comprised of an open lattice work construction, a plurality of bayonet receptacles on said ledge and a corresponding plurality of bayonet elements on said rim adapted to engage said receptacles in an adjacent member when in stacked relationship to maintain said members in such condition said ledge, rim, bayonet receptacles and bayonet elements constituting the sole stacking support for said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
246 words
An integrally molded plastic enclosure member adapted for releasable assembly with a similarly shaped member to form an enclosed transport-display crate, said member having a generally rectangular base, an upstanding wall along a first edge thereof, a pair of opposed angular sidewalls adjoining said upstanding wall along respective second and third edges adjacent said first edge the partial enclosure defined by said sidewalls and said upstanding wall having an overhanging brow portion spaced from said base defining a stacking ledge extending around the three walls of said enclosure parallel to said base, the outer extremity of said enclosure constituting a stacking rim parallel to said base complementary to said ledge and locking means on said member to hold it together with another said member in opposed juxtaposition to define a transport crate, said member being nestable within the other said member in disassembled condition with its said stacking ledge resting on the stacking rim of said other member and having its vertical axis aligned in such nested position with a vertical axis perpendicular to said base, said base, said sidewalls and said upstanding wall being comprised of an open lattice work construction, a plurality of bayonet receptacles on said ledge and a corresponding plurality of bayonet elements on said rim adapted to engage said receptacles in an adjacent member when in stacked relationship to maintain said members in such condition said ledge, rim, bayonet receptacles and bayonet elements constituting the sole stacking support for said members.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |