US4427108A
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Stackable display unit
Assignee: GENERAL FOODS Ltd
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Filing: 1982-02-24
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Granted: 1984-01-24
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Expires: 2002-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A display unit comprising an elongated tray with walls which define a region accommodating a batch of sachets, the tray including longitudinal side walls with inwardly turned parts at each end, the said parts being capable of providing support for another display unit placed above.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Coles
- 👤 Douglas R. Compton
- 👤 Jack Lawrence
- 👤 William A. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/063; B65D71/066; B65D5/00; B65D5/001; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/64; B65D77/00; B65D77/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A display unit composed from a blank comprising an elongated tray with walls which define a region accomodating a batch of sachets, said blank when folded forms a tray comprising a single base (2), longitudinal side walls (3,3a) which are partly double walls formed by side flaps (4,4a,5,5a) overlapping with and effectively forming part of the longitudinal side walls (3,3a) and front and rear walls (6,7) which are higher than the longitudinal side walls (3,3a), the side flaps (4,4a,5,5a) have lateral slits at a height the same as that of the longitudinal side walls (3,3a) and to a width approximately half that of the flap, said flaps when turned inward form tabs (8,9,10,11), said tabs being capable of providing support to another display unit placed above.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A display unit composed from a blank comprising an elongated tray with walls which define a region accomodating a batch of sachets, said blank when folded forms a tray comprising a single base (2), longitudinal side walls (3,3a) which are partly double walls formed by side flaps (4,4a,5,5a) overlapping with and effectively forming part of the longitudinal side walls (3,3a) and front and rear walls (6,7) which are higher than the longitudinal side walls (3,3a), the side flaps (4,4a,5,5a) have lateral slits at a height the same as that of the longitudinal side walls (3,3a) and to a width approximately half that of the flap, said flaps when turned inward form tabs (8,9,10,11), said tabs being capable of providing support to another display unit placed above.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display unit as claimed in claim 1 in which a cover having a double central wall (15) fits over the batch of sachets and abuts the trays so as to enclose the sachets, said double central wall prevents the sachets sliding forward.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A display unit as claimed in claim 1 in which the tray is made from a plurality of parts with the front and/or rear walls being removable when stacking is not required.
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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) | 1987-01-23 | 1987-07-25 | 1988-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-23 | 1991-07-25 | 1992-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-23 | 1995-07-25 | 1996-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |