US4167242A
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Carton seal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-01
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1998-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A portable carton of the type which is maintained in closed condition by the engagement of a synthetic resinous handle which penetrates an opening in the wall of the lid section of the carton and engages an opening in a wall of the container section. Tabs are cut from the last mentioned wall and extend through openings in the first mentioned wall in the area under the handle. The tabs have openings through the plane thereof, which are engaged by a wire or synthetic resinous seal, whereby no additional material is required to form the means engaging the seal.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius B. Kupersmit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/46; B65D5/46008; B65D5/46024; B65D5/64; B65D5/66; B65D5/6626; B65D5/6673; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a portable carton of the type which is maintained in closed condition by the engagement of a flexible handle having enlarged ends penetrating openings in an outer wall and engaging non-circular openings in an inner wall disposed there beneath, the improvement comprising: said inner wall having a plurality of orificed bendable tabs cut from the plane of said inner wall and disposed substantially at right angles with respect to the plane thereof; said outer wall having corresponding openings therein, positioned to overlie said tabs when said carton is in closed condition, said tabs projecting through said last mentioned opening; and a frangible seal penetrating the orifices in said tabs to lock said carton in closed condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a portable carton of the type which is maintained in closed condition by the engagement of a flexible handle having enlarged ends penetrating openings in an outer wall and engaging non-circular openings in an inner wall disposed there beneath, the improvement comprising: said inner wall having a plurality of orificed bendable tabs cut from the plane of said inner wall and disposed substantially at right angles with respect to the plane thereof; said outer wall having corresponding openings therein, positioned to overlie said tabs when said carton is in closed condition, said tabs projecting through said last mentioned opening; and a frangible seal penetrating the orifices in said tabs to lock said carton in closed condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improvement in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: said seal being a unitary molding of synthetic resinous material and having an elongated tongue and an orificed terminal member at one end thereof, including a locking ratchet, said tongue having continuous serrations on at least one surface thereof, adjustably engaged with said ratchet.
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) | 1982-09-10 | 1983-03-12 | 1983-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-10 | 1987-03-12 | 1987-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-10 | 1991-03-12 | 1991-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |