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US4098430A
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Plastic container
Assignee: Graham Packaging Plastic Products Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-11
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-05-11
Abstract
Abstract An integrally formed, one-piece, generally rectangular, plastic container particularly adapted for holding medicines is disclosed. The container includes a generally rectangular bottom section which is connected to a rectangular top section by means of an integrally formed, flexible, plastic hinge at the rear of the two sections. In the closed position, the top section overlies the bottom section and latch means lock the two sections together. The closed container requires that equal pressure be applied to the rear corners thereof in order to disengage the latch means. The container provides a substantially childproof safety closure for tableted medicines such as aspirin, laxatives, cold tablets, prescription drugs, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley H. Mattheis
- 👤 Edward J. Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/162; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/02; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016; B65D2251/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In an integrally formed, one-piece plastic container the combination comprising: a. a generally rectangular bottom section having a planar bottom wall, two opposed, upturned sidewalls, and an upturned front wall, all of which are integrally formed and connected to each other, and an upturned back wall integrally formed and connected to said bottom wall; b. a generally rectangular top section having a planar top wall, two opposed, downturned sidewalls, and a downturned front wall, all of which are integrally formed and connected to each other, and a downturned back wall integrally formed and connected to said top wall; c. integrally formed hinge means connecting said back wall of said top section to said back wall of said bottom section; and d. said top section adapted to overlie said bottom section and to be frictionally engaged therewith when said container is in the closed position; wherein both of said back walls are less than one-half the height of the adjacent sidewalls and wherein the upper portion of said back wall of said bottom section terminates short of said sidewalls and the lower portion thereof is integrally connected to said sidewalls of said bottom portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In an integrally formed, one-piece plastic container the combination comprising: a. a generally rectangular bottom section having a planar bottom wall, two opposed, upturned sidewalls, and an upturned front wall, all of which are integrally formed and connected to each other, and an upturned back wall integrally formed and connected to said bottom wall; b. a generally rectangular top section having a planar top wall, two opposed, downturned sidewalls, and a downturned front wall, all of which are integrally formed and connected to each other, and a downturned back wall integrally formed and connected to said top wall; c. integrally formed hinge means connecting said back wall of said top section to said back wall of said bottom section; and d. said top section adapted to overlie said bottom section and to be frictionally engaged therewith when said container is in the closed position; wherein both of said back walls are less than one-half the height of the adjacent sidewalls and wherein the upper portion of said back wall of said bottom section terminates short of said sidewalls and the lower portion thereof is integrally connected to said sidewalls of said bottom portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the container of claim 1 wherein said hinge means includes a web of plastic material having a thickness of less than one-half the thickness of said back walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the container of claim 1 wherein said back wall of said top section terminates short of said sidewalls to provide a slot therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
In the container of claim 1 wherein said top and bottom sections are frictionally engaged in the closed position by integrally formed, spaced apart projections provided adjacent the upper edge of the outer wall of said upturned sidewall, which projections are engaged by integrally formed, spaced apart projections provided adjacent the upper edge of the inner wall of said downturned front wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |