US4130199A
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Die cut pad
Assignee: Stone Container Corp
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Filing: 1978-01-20
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1998-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A pad for use under an object such as a freezer or refrigerator which has a metal bottom plate and distended supports. The pad has at least two flaps along its lateral sides which fold together to form elongated cushion members with aligned die cut apertures into which the supports can be fitted.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Sorenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D85/00; B65D85/68; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/6815; B65D2585/6817
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A heavy appliance in combination with a support pad for engaging and cushioning said appliance, said appliance having a bottom plate and distended supports, said support pad including a central, substantially rectangular base portion, said base portion having die cut apertures which are so configured and so oriented that they can each receive a distended support from said appliance, said support pad further having a pair of lateral, raised, multilayer cushion members formed from a plurality of hingedly connected flap members which are folded against each other, said cushion members also having die cut apertures for receiving the distended supports of said appliance, the apertures of the cushion members being in register with the apertures of said base portion, said appliance and support pad cooperatiing with each other such that the plate of the appliance lies flush against the cushion members, but spaced apart from the base portion of the pad, and the distended supports of the appliance extend completely through the apertures in the base portion of the pad and are fully accommodated within the apertures of the cushion members of the pad whereby the distal surface of said distened supports lie flush with the bottom surface of said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A heavy appliance in combination with a support pad for engaging and cushioning said appliance, said appliance having a bottom plate and distended supports, said support pad including a central, substantially rectangular base portion, said base portion having die cut apertures which are so configured and so oriented that they can each receive a distended support from said appliance, said support pad further having a pair of lateral, raised, multilayer cushion members formed from a plurality of hingedly connected flap members which are folded against each other, said cushion members also having die cut apertures for receiving the distended supports of said appliance, the apertures of the cushion members being in register with the apertures of said base portion, said appliance and support pad cooperatiing with each other such that the plate of the appliance lies flush against the cushion members, but spaced apart from the base portion of the pad, and the distended supports of the appliance extend completely through the apertures in the base portion of the pad and are fully accommodated within the apertures of the cushion members of the pad whereby the distal surface of said distened supports lie flush with the bottom surface of said base member.
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) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |