US4063645A
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Sorting tray
Assignee: BRAND X Co
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A sorting tray and more particularly a sorting tray and lid assembly having an improved configuration to facilitate sorting of articles thereon, pouring selected articles therefrom and storing selected articles therein.
Inventors
- 👤 David Canterman
- 👤 Thomas Michael Bergin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:21
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C7/00; B07C7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A sorting and storage tray comprising: a body portion; a main sorting and storage section of said body portion having at least a lower portion thereof which slopes upwardly to an upper portion thereof; an elongated secondary storage section of said body portion adjacent said upper portion; said secondary storage section extending in a direction generally transverse to said main storage section with the uppermost surface of said secondary storage section which is adjacent said upper portion being no higher than the uppermost planar surface of said main sorting and storage section; and an intermediate wall extending continuously between the uppermost extent of said main sorting and storage section and the adjacent side of said secondary storage section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A sorting and storage tray comprising: a body portion; a main sorting and storage section of said body portion having at least a lower portion thereof which slopes upwardly to an upper portion thereof; an elongated secondary storage section of said body portion adjacent said upper portion; said secondary storage section extending in a direction generally transverse to said main storage section with the uppermost surface of said secondary storage section which is adjacent said upper portion being no higher than the uppermost planar surface of said main sorting and storage section; and an intermediate wall extending continuously between the uppermost extent of said main sorting and storage section and the adjacent side of said secondary storage section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sorting and storage tray as specified in claim 1 wherein said main sorting and storage section slopes continuously and the uppermost surfaces of said upper and lower portions lie in a common plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sorting and storage tray as specified in claim 1 additionally including an opening adjacent one axial end of said secondary storage section and plug means to selectively seal said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A sorting and storage tray as specified in claim 1 additionally including a lid member selectively seatable on said body portion to seal the interior of said body member from an external environment when said sorting tray is used for storage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sorting and storage tray as specified in claim 4 wherein said lid member includes intermediate sealing means thereon which is cooperable with said body portion to isolate said storage sections from one another when said lid member is seated on said body portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A sorting tray as specified in claim 5 wherein said intermediate sealing means includes a downwardly depending transversely extending projection which engages said body portion across the width thereof adjacent the uppermost surface of said main sorting and storage section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A sorting and storage tray assembly comprising: a sorting tray member having a pair of contiguous upwardly open storage sections; a lid member selectively seatable on said tray member to seal the interior of said tray member from an external environment; said lid member including intermediate sealing means thereon which is cooperable with said tray member to isolate said storage sections from one another when said lid member is seated on said body member; and with one of said storage sections sloping downwardly from an upper portion thereof and the other of said storage sections being elongated in a direction generally transverse to the slope of said one of said storage sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
A sorting and storage tray assembly comprising: a sorting tray member having a pair of contiguous upwardly open storage sections; a lid member selectively seatable on said tray member to seal the interior of said tray member from an external environment; said lid member including intermediate sealing means thereon which is cooperable with said tray member to isolate said storage sections from one another when said lid member is seated on said body member; and with one of said storage sections sloping downwardly from an upper portion thereof and the other of said storage sections being elongated in a direction generally transverse to the slope of said one of said storage sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sorting and storage tray assembly as specified in claim 7 wherein the uppermost surface of said other of said storage sections which is adjacent said upper portion is no higher than the uppermost surface of said upper portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A sorting and storage tray assembly as specified in claim 8 wherein said sealing means includes a downwardly depending transversely extending projection which engages one of said storage sections adjacent the intersection of said storage sections when said lid member is seated on said storage tray.
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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |