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US4312448A
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Station wire box with insert
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-24
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Granted: 1982-01-26
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Expires: 2000-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A container of the type known as a station wire box, from its application to dispensing wire for installation of telephone equipment on a user's premises, or station, is provided with an insert centrally located in one face of the box, for smooth manual dispensing of the wire, and perforations on the reverse side of the box. The perforations define a first area removable to form a combined access opening and carrying handle opening. The access opening allows access to ties binding a coil of wire, to remove the ties, and lead an end of the coil of wire through the insert. The reverse side also includes perforations defining areas adjoining the access opening which can be removed to form a circular opening in the box, equivalent in size to the circular opening in a conventional station wire box, so that the box can be used as a conventional station wire box.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Pelster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A package of linear flexible material comprising: a coil of linear flexible material; a container having a first face and a second face, said first and second faces being disposed parallel to said coil and on opposite sides of said coil; said first face having an aperture therein and a tubular insert disposed perpendicular to said first face in said aperture, said insert extending inwardly from said first face towards said second face; said insert having a length of approximately one half of the distance between said first and second faces; said insert including a flange portion disposed on an exterior surface of said first face, and a tapered portion disposed adjacent to an interior surface of said first face, said tapered portion having a larger end thereof disposed adjacent said first face; said flange portion and said tapered portion defining a groove interposed between said flange portion and said tapered portion for cooperating with said aperture in said first face to retain said insert in said first face; said second face having first perforations therethrough defining a first portion, to be removed and to allow manual access to said coil to pass an end thereof through said insert; said second face further having second and third perforations therethrough, encircling said first perforations and having; second and third portions adapted to be removed, said second and third portions being contiguous with said first portion; said first, second and third portions together defining a removable circular portion; said package being adapted to alternatively dispense said end of said linear flexible material through said insert and through the circular aperture formed by removing said removable circular portion when the first face and insert are damaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A package of linear flexible material comprising: a coil of linear flexible material; a container having a first face and a second face, said first and second faces being disposed parallel to said coil and on opposite sides of said coil; said first face having an aperture therein and a tubular insert disposed perpendicular to said first face in said aperture, said insert extending inwardly from said first face towards said second face; said insert having a length of approximately one half of the distance between said first and second faces; said insert including a flange portion disposed on an exterior surface of said first face, and a tapered portion disposed adjacent to an interior surface of said first face, said tapered portion having a larger end thereof disposed adjacent said first face; said flange portion and said tapered portion defining a groove interposed between said flange portion and said tapered portion for cooperating with said aperture in said first face to retain said insert in said first face; said second face having first perforations therethrough defining a first portion, to be removed and to allow manual access to said coil to pass an end thereof through said insert; said second face further having second and third perforations therethrough, encircling said first perforations and having; second and third portions adapted to be removed, said second and third portions being contiguous with said first portion; said first, second and third portions together defining a removable circular portion; said package being adapted to alternatively dispense said end of said linear flexible material through said insert and through the circular aperture formed by removing said removable circular portion when the first face and insert are damaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A package of linear flexible material according to claim 1, wherein: said first perforations defining said first portion further define a handle portion; said handle portion including an arcuate gripping surface defining a portion of said circular aperture and a hand clearance portion defined by said second portion and said third portion, said hand clearance portion and said arcuate gripping surface being disposed between said second portion and said third portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
234 words
A container for a coil of linear flexible material, comprising: a first face, a second face disposed parallel to said first face; said first face having an aperture therethrough; said aperture having a tubular insert therein extending inwardly from said first face toward said second face; said insert having a flange portion disposed upon an exterior surface of said first face and a tapered portion disposed inwardly from said first face, said tapered portion having a larger end thereof portion defining a circumferential groove therebetween, said groove being fitted within said aperture of said first face to retain said insert in said face; said insert extending approximately one half of the distance between said first and second faces; said second face having first perforations therethrough, defining a first portion to be removed to allow manual access to said coil to pass an end thereof through said insert; said second face further having second and third perforations therethrough encircling said first perforation, said second and third perforations defining second and third portions adapted to be removed, said second and third portions being contiguous with said first portion; said first, second and third removable portions together forming a removable circular portion; said container being adapted to alternatively dispense said end of said coil through said insert and through the circular aperture formed by removing said removable circular portion when the first face and insert are damaged.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
234 words
A container for a coil of linear flexible material, comprising: a first face, a second face disposed parallel to said first face; said first face having an aperture therethrough; said aperture having a tubular insert therein extending inwardly from said first face toward said second face; said insert having a flange portion disposed upon an exterior surface of said first face and a tapered portion disposed inwardly from said first face, said tapered portion having a larger end thereof portion defining a circumferential groove therebetween, said groove being fitted within said aperture of said first face to retain said insert in said face; said insert extending approximately one half of the distance between said first and second faces; said second face having first perforations therethrough, defining a first portion to be removed to allow manual access to said coil to pass an end thereof through said insert; said second face further having second and third perforations therethrough encircling said first perforation, said second and third perforations defining second and third portions adapted to be removed, said second and third portions being contiguous with said first portion; said first, second and third removable portions together forming a removable circular portion; said container being adapted to alternatively dispense said end of said coil through said insert and through the circular aperture formed by removing said removable circular portion when the first face and insert are damaged.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A container according to claim 3, wherein: said first perforations defining said first portion further define a handle portion; said handle portion including an arcuate gripping surface defining a portion of said circular aperture and a hand clearance portion defined by said second portion and said third portion, said hand clearance portion and said arcuate gripping surface being disposed between said second portion and said third portion.
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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) | 1985-01-25 | 1985-07-27 | 1986-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-25 | 1989-07-27 | 1990-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-25 | 1993-07-27 | 1994-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |