US4085884A
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Paper supply box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-16
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A box, preferably manufactured from folded cardboard, provides a paper supply container for copying or recording equipment or the like. The interior of the box contains one or more flaps which, as paper is removed from the box through a provided opening, move further into the box to prevent the addition of other paper thereto. This insures that only paper adapted for the particular equipment is employed.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Johann Hogenett
- 👤 Valentin Raimund Veithen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/817
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An improved box of the type used as a paper supply container for copying and recording equipment and the like, the improvement comprising at least one end of said box being adapted to provide an open end for removal therethrough of paper sheets from the interior of said box, said box being made of a folded die cut material and having therewithin a folded over portion disposed adjacent ends thereof other than said one end of said box, at least two movable flaps in the interior of said box, said flaps each having one end fastened in the interior of said box and an opposite free end, said flaps each lying in an initial position within said box against one wall of said box and being adapted to move from said initial position towards an opposite wall of said box, as paper is removed therefrom, to a position in which said flaps block full insertion of other paper sheets into the interior of said box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An improved box of the type used as a paper supply container for copying and recording equipment and the like, the improvement comprising at least one end of said box being adapted to provide an open end for removal therethrough of paper sheets from the interior of said box, said box being made of a folded die cut material and having therewithin a folded over portion disposed adjacent ends thereof other than said one end of said box, at least two movable flaps in the interior of said box, said flaps each having one end fastened in the interior of said box and an opposite free end, said flaps each lying in an initial position within said box against one wall of said box and being adapted to move from said initial position towards an opposite wall of said box, as paper is removed therefrom, to a position in which said flaps block full insertion of other paper sheets into the interior of said box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The box of claim 1 wherein said die cut material is cardboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The box of claim 1 wherein at least one of said flaps is fastened at an end of said box opposite said open end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The box of claim 1 including two of said flaps, one of which is fastened at said end of said box opposite said other end and the other of which is fastened at an end adjacent said other end.
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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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |