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Container for chain saws
Assignee: Southern Case Inc
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Filing: 1981-06-25
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 2001-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a container designed for use in conjunction with elongated products such as chain saws. These containers can be shipped in space saving knocked-down or partially assembled condition and yet can quickly and easily be assembled to give the appearance and rigidity of a pre-formed container.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew E. Dembicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:27
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/006; B27; B27B; B27B17/00; B27B17/0008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A container comprising a base portion including at least one wall, a generally U-shaped opening in said wall bordered by side areas and a bottom area; a recess in at least one of said side areas; a scabbard portion having side walls and a bottom; and a projection outwardly disposed from at least one of said scabbard sides, said projection being so sized as to matingly engage said recess in said side area whereby said scabbard portion can be assembled into said base portion in a relatively rigid relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container comprising a base portion including at least one wall, a generally U-shaped opening in said wall bordered by side areas and a bottom area; a recess in at least one of said side areas; a scabbard portion having side walls and a bottom; and a projection outwardly disposed from at least one of said scabbard sides, said projection being so sized as to matingly engage said recess in said side area whereby said scabbard portion can be assembled into said base portion in a relatively rigid relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 1 wherein an anchor means is provided for permanently securing said scabbard portion to said base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The container of claim 2 wherein said anchor means is in the form of a pin means projecting from the bottom of said scabbard and having an enlarged head thereon for lockingly engaging an opening formed in the bottom area of said generally U-shaped opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 3 wherein said pin is integrally molded with said scabbard portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container of claim 1 wherein a lid portion is hingedly connected to said base portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container of claim 5 wherein said lid portion includes hinge means having cooperating portions that are integrally molded into the base and lid portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container of claim 5 wherein said lid portion is so configured to grippingly engage said scabbard portion when said lid is in a closed position relative to said base portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said portions of said container are of the double walled, blow mold formed type.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The container of claim 1 wherein an end portion of said container opposite said scabbard is undercut whereby a chain saw type article can be readily loaded thereinto.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-31 | 1994-08-02 | 1995-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |