US4148418A
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Dispenser for cartons
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-07
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1996-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A low cost dispenser that will accommodate cereal packages and the like, to allow the packages to be repeatedly sealed so as to prevent spillage and to retain the freshness of the contents, even after the packages have been opened to permit discharge of the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary B. Ewing
- 👤 Wayne A. Provost
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A low cost dispenser comprising an upper frame adapted to receive and closely surround an upper end of a carton, said upper frame including spaced apart side members interconnected by spaced apart end members and a top extending thereover and having a flap formed in the top thereof; a lower frame adapted to receive and closely surround a lower end of the carton, said lower frame comprising a pair of spaced apart, somewhat resilient side members; a pair of spaced apart end members interconnecting said side members; a pair of members, one of which interconnects a pair of end members of the upper and lower frames and the other of which interconnects the other end members of said frames; and a lug fixed to and projecting inwardly from each side member of the lower frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A low cost dispenser comprising an upper frame adapted to receive and closely surround an upper end of a carton, said upper frame including spaced apart side members interconnected by spaced apart end members and a top extending thereover and having a flap formed in the top thereof; a lower frame adapted to receive and closely surround a lower end of the carton, said lower frame comprising a pair of spaced apart, somewhat resilient side members; a pair of spaced apart end members interconnecting said side members; a pair of members, one of which interconnects a pair of end members of the upper and lower frames and the other of which interconnects the other end members of said frames; and a lug fixed to and projecting inwardly from each side member of the lower frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A low cost dispenser as in claim 1, wherein the lugs having camming surfaces on the bottom thereof extending upwardly and inwardly with respect to said dispenser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A low cost dispenser as in claim 2, wherein the top frame includes a top wall interconnecting and overlying one end member and portions of the side members; and wherein the flap is hingedly connected to the top wall and overlies the portions of the side members not covered by the top flap and the other end member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A low cost dispenser as in claim 3, wherein the lugs have abrupt upper surfaces interconnecting said camming surfaces and the side members, whereby said abrupt surfaces support a carton in the dispenser.
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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) | 1982-04-09 | 1982-10-09 | 1983-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |