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Collapsible plastic crate for display and transport of perishable commodities
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-04
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1992-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible crate is formed by separate long side wall members, short side wall members and a bottom member. The members are made of lightweight plastic material and include respective tongues and slots for interfitting the members to assemble same without need for a tool. The members are of lattice construction and have strips with flat inner surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger Roddier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/1873
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A collapsible crate for display and transport of perishable commodities comprising, in combination, a plurality of lattice components of molded plastic including a bottom member and held against vertical movement thereof, and long and short side members each composed of strips forming a relatively unwarpable lattice component; and interfitting means connected to said components for assembling the side members of said crate, said bottom member being substantially movable in the plane of said bottom member relative to said side members, said bottom member having projecting tongues; at least two of said side members having ledges supporting respective tongues of said bottom member; the other side members having slots retaining respective tongues of said bottom member and holding said bottom member against vertical movement thereof; said interfitting means comprising a plurality of perforated tongues on one of two adjacent side members to be joined, the other adjacent side member having slots for holding said perforated tongues, said slots having projecting locking elements, said locking elements extending into the perforations of said perforated tongues for locking together said adjacent members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A collapsible crate for display and transport of perishable commodities comprising, in combination, a plurality of lattice components of molded plastic including a bottom member and held against vertical movement thereof, and long and short side members each composed of strips forming a relatively unwarpable lattice component; and interfitting means connected to said components for assembling the side members of said crate, said bottom member being substantially movable in the plane of said bottom member relative to said side members, said bottom member having projecting tongues; at least two of said side members having ledges supporting respective tongues of said bottom member; the other side members having slots retaining respective tongues of said bottom member and holding said bottom member against vertical movement thereof; said interfitting means comprising a plurality of perforated tongues on one of two adjacent side members to be joined, the other adjacent side member having slots for holding said perforated tongues, said slots having projecting locking elements, said locking elements extending into the perforations of said perforated tongues for locking together said adjacent members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A crate as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strips of the bottom and side members have flat inner faces against which the commodities to be carried and displayed are engaged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A crate as claimed in claim 2, wherein the strips of the side members are arranged horizontally with an open space between adjacent strips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A crate as claimed in claim 3, wherein said strips are of U-shape cross-section with a base having a sufficient width to permit holding large fruit products without minimum risk of damage by the corners of the strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A crate as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bottom member includes flat strip sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A crate as claimed in claim 2, wherein said bottom member comprises a sheet member having a plurality of pockets for receiving products of corresponding size, each pocket having at least one ventilation orifice.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A crate as claimed in claim 6, wherein the side wall members are relatively low in height and form a tray with a single loading level.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A crate as claimed in claim 2, wherein said bottom member is separable from the side members and includes a peripheral tongue which rests on the side wall members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
A crate as claimed in claim 2, wherein said interfitting means comprises tongues on one of the side wall members and slots in the other of the side wall members for receiving said tongues, said bottom member including a peripheral tongue, the side wall members having support surfaces for the tongue on the bottom member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A crate as claimed in claim 9, wherein the side wall members include integral studs in said slots, said tongues having apertures for engaging the studs when the tongues are inserted into the slots.
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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) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |