US4138051A
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Dispenser bin container
Assignee: Smurfit Kappa Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1977-12-30
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Granted: 1979-02-06
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Expires: 1997-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A container has a dispenser bin at one of its ends. The side wall of the bin is formed with a retaining tab which is received in a slot in the container to restrict opening of the bin at an angle of less than 90°.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Zicko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6602; B65D5/6614
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A reusable dispenser bin container formed from a cut and scored blank of paperboard, comprising: (a) foldably interconnected top, side, and bottom major walls forming a tubular structure; (b) end walls formed from end wall forming panels hingedly attached to end edges of certain of said major walls; (c) one end wall of said container comprising a dispenser bin formed from one of said end wall forming panels and a pair of bin side panels foldably joined to opposite edges of said end wall forming panel along parallel hinge lines; (d) said side panels being generally pie shaped and each being defined by one of said hinge lines, a free inner edge extending normal to said one hinge line and a free outer edge extending between said one hinge line and said inner edge; (e) a retaining tab projecting from said outer edge and being located adjacent a corner formed by said inner edge and said outer edge; (f) a slot formed in at least one of said major walls adjacent a fold line adjoining said top major wall with one of said side major walls; (g) said slot receiving said retaining tab to restrict opening of said bin to an angle smaller than 90° relative to the closed position of said end wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A reusable dispenser bin container formed from a cut and scored blank of paperboard, comprising: (a) foldably interconnected top, side, and bottom major walls forming a tubular structure; (b) end walls formed from end wall forming panels hingedly attached to end edges of certain of said major walls; (c) one end wall of said container comprising a dispenser bin formed from one of said end wall forming panels and a pair of bin side panels foldably joined to opposite edges of said end wall forming panel along parallel hinge lines; (d) said side panels being generally pie shaped and each being defined by one of said hinge lines, a free inner edge extending normal to said one hinge line and a free outer edge extending between said one hinge line and said inner edge; (e) a retaining tab projecting from said outer edge and being located adjacent a corner formed by said inner edge and said outer edge; (f) a slot formed in at least one of said major walls adjacent a fold line adjoining said top major wall with one of said side major walls; (g) said slot receiving said retaining tab to restrict opening of said bin to an angle smaller than 90° relative to the closed position of said end wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A dispenser bin container as defined in claim 1, wherein said bin is formed with a closure flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dispener bin container as defined in claim 2, wherein said closure flap is foldably attached to said end wall forming panel from which said bin is formed.
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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) | 1982-02-05 | 1982-08-07 | 1983-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-05 | 1986-08-07 | 1987-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-05 | 1990-08-07 | 1991-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |