US4402400A
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Article carrier
Assignee: Mead Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-21
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 2001-12-21
Abstract
Abstract An article carrier comprising a bottom wall, a pair of side walls joined respectively to the side edges of the bottom wall, end wall panels joined respectively to the end edges of the side walls to form opposing end walls, riser panels joined respectively to the inner edges of the end wall panels, a multiple ply handle extending between the riser panels, and the width of the bottom wall being less than the width of the end walls.
Inventors
- 👤 James T. Stout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0003; B65D71/0022; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/0037; B65D2571/00376; B65D2571/00388; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00456; B65D2571/00475; B65D2571/00487; B65D2571/00518; B65D2571/00524; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00802; B65D2571/00833; B65D2571/00932; B65D2571/00938; B65D2571/00944; B65D2571/00956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An article carrier comprising a bottom wall, a pair of side walls foldably joined respectively to the side edges of said bottom wall, end wall panels foldably joined respectively to the end edges of said side walls and extending inwardly therefrom to form opposing end walls, riser panels foldably joined respectively to the inner edges of said end wall panels and extending medially inward of the carrier, a multiple ply handle extending between said riser panels, the width of said bottom wall as measured along said end walls being less than the width of said end walls, the lower portions of said side walls being of inwardly bowed configurations, and a fold line extending from one corner of said bottom wall to the fold line between the associated side wall and adjacent end wall panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An article carrier comprising a bottom wall, a pair of side walls foldably joined respectively to the side edges of said bottom wall, end wall panels foldably joined respectively to the end edges of said side walls and extending inwardly therefrom to form opposing end walls, riser panels foldably joined respectively to the inner edges of said end wall panels and extending medially inward of the carrier, a multiple ply handle extending between said riser panels, the width of said bottom wall as measured along said end walls being less than the width of said end walls, the lower portions of said side walls being of inwardly bowed configurations, and a fold line extending from one corner of said bottom wall to the fold line between the associated side wall and adjacent end wall panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An article carrier according to claim 1 wherein the end portion of said fold line adjacent said end wall panel is of a hook shaped configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article carrier according to claim 1 wherein at least one transverse partition strap extends from said handle to the associated one of said side walls on each side of said carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article carrier according to claim 1 wherein a medial fold line is formed in said bottom wall.
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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) | 1986-09-05 | 1987-03-07 | 1987-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-05 | 1991-03-07 | 1991-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-05 | 1995-03-07 | 1995-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |