US4105152A
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Asparagus container
Assignee: Fibreboard Corp
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Filing: 1977-10-11
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A paperboard container comprises an opened top receptacle adapted to contain foodstuffs therein and a separate cover telescopically disposed on the receptacle. The receptacle comprises a bottom panel, a pair of laterally spaced end panels, a back panel and a front panel hingedly connected to the bottom panel. A pair of lock flaps are hingedly connected to opposite ends of the front panel to each engage within a slot defined on a forward edge of a respective end panel. A slit, formed on the end panel, defines a lock tab adapted to bend outwardly to receive the lock flap thereunder when the front panel is moved to its closed position. The receptacle is adapted to be loaded with foodstuffs, such as asparagus, upon opening of the front panel which is thereafter closed for reception of the cover on the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Elward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/30; B65D5/301; B65D5/302; B65D5/2038; B65D5/2047; B65D5/42; B65D5/64; B65D5/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A container comprising an opened top receptacle adapted to retain foodstuffs or the like therein and a separate cover telescopically disposed on said receptacle, said receptacle comprising a bottom panel, a pair of laterally spaced end panels, a back panel fixedly secured to each of said bottom and end panels and a front panel hingedly mounted on said container for pivotal movement between closed and opened positions, and lock means normally locking said front panel to at least one of said end panels when said front panel is maintained in its closed position on said container, each of said end panels comprising a pair of superimposed first and second end panels and means securing each pair of said first and second end panels together, a slit defined by said pair of end panels and terminating at forward edges thereof and wherein said lock means comprises at least one lock flap connected to said front panel and disposed in interlocking relationship within said slit when said front panel is maintained in its closed position, said lock means including means for retaining said lock flap in said interlocking relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A container comprising an opened top receptacle adapted to retain foodstuffs or the like therein and a separate cover telescopically disposed on said receptacle, said receptacle comprising a bottom panel, a pair of laterally spaced end panels, a back panel fixedly secured to each of said bottom and end panels and a front panel hingedly mounted on said container for pivotal movement between closed and opened positions, and lock means normally locking said front panel to at least one of said end panels when said front panel is maintained in its closed position on said container, each of said end panels comprising a pair of superimposed first and second end panels and means securing each pair of said first and second end panels together, a slit defined by said pair of end panels and terminating at forward edges thereof and wherein said lock means comprises at least one lock flap connected to said front panel and disposed in interlocking relationship within said slit when said front panel is maintained in its closed position, said lock means including means for retaining said lock flap in said interlocking relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said receptacle constitutes a one-piece paperboard blank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said front panel is hingedly connected to a forward edge of said bottom panel by a scoreline for permitting pivoting of said front panel between its closed and opened positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The container of claim 1 further comprising means forming a plurality of slots through panels of said receptacle and said cover, slots of said receptacle disposed in alignment with respect to slots formed through said cover to provide carrying means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said container has a trapezoidal cross section to adapt it for containment of tapered foodstuffs therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said lock means further comprises a cut formed through the first end panel of said one pair of said first and second end panels, said cut terminating at a forward edge of such first end panel and defining a flexible lock tab thereon superimposed over said lock flap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The container of claim 6 wherein a said cut is formed in each first end panel of each pair of first and second end panels whereby each of said first end panels define a said lock tab thereon and wherein a said lock flap is connected to each lateral edge of said front panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container of claim 6 wherein said cut further defines an exposed locking edge on said one first end panel and wherein said lock flap defines a flap portion thereon engaged beneath said edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container of claim 8 wherein said locking edge and said flap portion are generally trapezoidal-shaped.
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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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |