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Collapsible side walls for a packing case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-12
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-10-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to collapsible side walls for a packing case, consisting of four wall sections hinged together at the side edges. The side walls are primarily intended to be used in connection with a cover and a bottom, for packing goods, e.g. bulk freight or small single items, which are to be transported on pallets. Each wall section consists of two facing plates being mutually spaced by means of parallel, mutually spaced ribs. The hinge at the side edges of each wall section is formed from a strip of pliable material whose longitudinal edges are secured in the slot between the plates of the wall sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Tor N. Nilsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D9/00; B65D9/12; B65D9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Collapsible side walls for a packing case, consisting of four wall sections which are hinged together at the side edges, characterized in that each wall section 2, 3, 4, 5 consists of two facing rigid fiberboard plates 8, 9, the facing flat sides of each section being held mutually spaced by means of parallel, mutually spaced vertical ribs 10, 10', 10", and in that the hinge at the side edges of each wall section is formed from a strip of pliable material whose longitudinal edges are secured in the slot 11 between the plates 8, 9 of the wall sections 2, 3, 4, 5.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Collapsible side walls for a packing case, consisting of four wall sections which are hinged together at the side edges, characterized in that each wall section 2, 3, 4, 5 consists of two facing rigid fiberboard plates 8, 9, the facing flat sides of each section being held mutually spaced by means of parallel, mutually spaced vertical ribs 10, 10', 10", and in that the hinge at the side edges of each wall section is formed from a strip of pliable material whose longitudinal edges are secured in the slot 11 between the plates 8, 9 of the wall sections 2, 3, 4, 5.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Collapsible side walls according to claim 1, in which the horizontal distance between said vertical ribs is substantially greater than the width of said ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
Collapsible side walls according to claim 1, in which the two outer said ribs are attached a small distance inside the side edges of the plates to define the bottoms of said slots and said strip of pliable material abuts said outer ribs in said slots.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |