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US4383638A
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Carton lock
Assignee: PACKAGINING Corp OF AMERICA A DE CORP
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Filing: 1981-09-29
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2001-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A beak type lock for a container includes an upstanding latching member having a horizontal rib at its latching surface and vertical rib extending upwardly therefrom, which latching member is adapted to engage an orifice having a shoulder at its bottom margin and a recessed upper margin and wherein the shoulder is ribbed on its under side.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth D. Bixler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/162; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016; B65D2251/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In a molded container having a lower tray section and an upper cover section hingedly connected to said tray section, said tray section having at least one upstanding male latching member formed on the front side thereof, said cover section having an orifice or female latching formation molded in the front side thereof, said container being further characterized in that the upstanding member includes a substantially hollow formation having side walls which taper outwardly and downwardly to an integral peripheral rib or flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a molded container having a lower tray section and an upper cover section hingedly connected to said tray section, said tray section having at least one upstanding male latching member formed on the front side thereof, said cover section having an orifice or female latching formation molded in the front side thereof, said container being further characterized in that the upstanding member includes a substantially hollow formation having side walls which taper outwardly and downwardly to an integral peripheral rib or flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure recited in claim 1 further characterized in that said upstanding latching member is provided on its interior with a generally vertical rib extending to and merging with said peripheral rib or flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure recited in claim 1 further characterized in that said upstanding latching member is provided on its interior with a plurality of generally vertical ribs extending to and merging with said peripheral rib or flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure recited in claims 1 or 2 or 3 and further characterized in that the width of said upstanding male latching member including its peripheral rib or flange is greater than its height measured from the bottom of said peripheral rib or flange to the uppermost point of said male latching member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure recited in claim 1 further characterized in that the front side of said cover has a peripheral band formed with a shoulder located immediately at or below the said orifice or female latching formation, said shoulder, immediately below said orifice, including a rib formed on its underside.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure recited in claim 1 further characterized in that the front side of said cover has a peripheral band formed with a shoulder located immediately at or below the said orifice or female latching formation, said shoulder, immediately below said orifice including a plurality of ribs formed on its underside.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure recited in claim 1, further characterized in that said orifice is generally rectangular with two side margins and a lower margin being generally in the same plane and the upper margin thereof being relatively recessed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure recited in claim 1, further characterized in that said hollow formation is formed with a channel-like concavity or depression on the exterior front wall thereof and extending upwardly from said peripheral rib substantially to the top of said hollow formation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |