US4173655A
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Poultry tray
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1978-06-08
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1998-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A tray for shipping and displaying dressed poultry for sale is disclosed. The rear end wall of the tray forms an acute angle with the tray bottom and contains an aperture through which the ends of the legs of the poultry are inserted so as to prevent hocking (spreading of the legs). Preferably, a sunburst die pattern is cut around the aperture. The sunburst fingers prevent the legs from pulling away from the rear walls and lock the fowl in place. Also, preferably, a tail shield folds down from the top of the rear wall to cover the ends of the legs extending through the aperture. This prevents the legs from puncturing the plastic overwrap on the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Capo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5021; B65D5/20; B65D5/2014; B65D5/2038; B65D5/24; B65D5/247; B65D5/30; B65D5/301; B65D5/302; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4216; B65D5/4225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A blank for a poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel; (c) a tail shield hingedly conneted to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall; (d) a side wall hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; and (e) means for locking the rear end wall to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A blank for a poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel; (c) a tail shield hingedly conneted to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall; (d) a side wall hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; and (e) means for locking the rear end wall to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The blank of claim 1 wherein the rear end wall contains a sunburst die pattern.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A blank for a poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel; (c) a front end wall having first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the second end edge of the bottom panel; (d) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall; (e) a side wall hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; (f) means for locking the rear end wall to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; and (g) means for locking the front end wall to the side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A blank for a poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel; (c) a front end wall having first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the second end edge of the bottom panel; (d) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall; (e) a side wall hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; (f) means for locking the rear end wall to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; and (g) means for locking the front end wall to the side wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The blank of claim 3 wherein the rear end wall contains a sunburst die pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; and (c) a rear panel hingedly connected to said first end edge, upwardly extending from the bottom panel, containing a sunburst die pattern, and locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; and (c) a rear panel hingedly connected to said first end edge, upwardly extending from the bottom panel, containing a sunburst die pattern, and locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The poultry tray of claim 5 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall formed by the sunburst die pattern.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The poultry tray of claim 5 further comprising a front end wall having first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the second end edge of the bottom panel and said front end wall upwardly extending from the bottom panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The poultry tray of claim 7 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall formed by the sunburst die pattern.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
112 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; (c) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, the first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end of the bottom panel and said rear end wall upwardly extending from the bottom panel and being locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; and (d) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to one of the side edges of the bottom panel; (c) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, the first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end of the bottom panel and said rear end wall upwardly extending from the bottom panel and being locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; and (d) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 9 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The poultry tray of claim 9 wherein the rear end wall contains a sunburst die pattern.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 11 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
155 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a first side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to the first side edge of the bottom panel; (c) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, the first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel and said rear end wall upwardly extending from the bottom panel and being locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; (d) a front end wall having first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the second end edge of the bottom panel and the front end wall upwardly extending therefrom and being locked to the side wall; and (e) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
155 words
A poultry tray comprising: (a) a bottom panel having first and second end edges and first and second side edges; (b) a first side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to the first side edge of the bottom panel; (c) a rear end wall having an aperture and first and second connecting edges, the first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the first end edge of the bottom panel and said rear end wall upwardly extending from the bottom panel and being locked to the side wall at an acute angle to the bottom panel; (d) a front end wall having first and second connecting edges, said first connecting edge being hingedly connected to the second end edge of the bottom panel and the front end wall upwardly extending therefrom and being locked to the side wall; and (e) a tail shield hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the rear end wall.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 13 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The poultry tray of claim 13 wherein the rear end wall contains a sunburst die pattern.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 15 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The poultry tray of claim 13 further comprising a display panel hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the front end wall.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 17 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
44 words
The poultry tray of claim 13 further comprising a second side wall upwardly extending from and hingedly connected to the second side edge of the bottom panel wherein the rear end wall and the front end wall are locked to the two side walls.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 19 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The poultry tray of claim 19 wherein the rear end wall contains a sunburst die pattern.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 21 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The poultry tray of claim 21 further comprising a display panel hingedly connected to the second connecting edge of the front end wall.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The poultry tray of claim 22 containing a dressed fowl wherein the leg ends of the fowl project through the aperture in the rear end wall.
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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) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |