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US4214696A
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Container with integral partition
Assignee: Jefferson Smurfit Corp
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Filing: 1979-06-27
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1999-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A container is formed from paperboard, or the like, and has an integral, internal partition which separates the products located in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R. Barton
- 👤 Johnnie M. Welborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48002; B65D5/48018; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A container formed from a blank of paperboard, or the like, and having an integral, internal product separating partition, comprising: (a) a main panel; (b) pairs of first and second side panels foldably joined to the respective edges of said main panel and upstanding therefrom; (c) closure flaps foldably attached to said side panels and including: (i) inner closure flaps attached to the edges of each of said side panels of one of said pairs and having elongated slots formed therein; (ii) outer closure flaps attached to the edges of each of said side panels of the other of said pairs and having tabs formed along the outer edges thereof; (iii) said inner and outer closure flaps being folded in an overlapping relationship spaced from and substantially parallel to said main panel so as to close said container; (iv) said tabs being folded normal to said main panel and being received in said slots; (v) said tabs extending into said container and bearing against said main panel thereby forming an internal partition within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A container formed from a blank of paperboard, or the like, and having an integral, internal product separating partition, comprising: (a) a main panel; (b) pairs of first and second side panels foldably joined to the respective edges of said main panel and upstanding therefrom; (c) closure flaps foldably attached to said side panels and including: (i) inner closure flaps attached to the edges of each of said side panels of one of said pairs and having elongated slots formed therein; (ii) outer closure flaps attached to the edges of each of said side panels of the other of said pairs and having tabs formed along the outer edges thereof; (iii) said inner and outer closure flaps being folded in an overlapping relationship spaced from and substantially parallel to said main panel so as to close said container; (iv) said tabs being folded normal to said main panel and being received in said slots; (v) said tabs extending into said container and bearing against said main panel thereby forming an internal partition within said container.
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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) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |