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US4494690A
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Container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-03
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Granted: 1985-01-22
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Expires: 2003-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A container, for newspapers or other articles, is arranged for mounting on an edge of a door, by means of, for example, an L-shaped clip. The container has a first opening through which an article can be inserted. The first opening is provided with a device for at least hindering removal of the articles. The device could be inwardly directed flanges around the first opening. A second opening is provided for removal of articles. It is closed when the door is closed and is opened when the door is opened to permit removal of articles from the container. The second opening can be provided on one edge of the container, so that it is closed by a doorjamb associated with the door.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmanuel F. Dupuis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
293 words
A container comprising: a main body which has the shape of a generally rectangular parallelepiped, and which comprises a front panel, a rear panel parallel to and spaced from the front panel, a side panel perpendicular to and extending between the front and rear panels, and first and second crosspieces extending between corner regions of the front and rear panels remote from the side panel, whereby one first opening is defined at one end by the first crosspiece and the front, rear and side panels, a second opening is defined at another end opposite said one end by the second crosspiece and the front, rear and side panels, and a third, side opening is defined opposite the side panel by the first and second crosspieces and the front and rear panels, with each of the first and second openings being provided with at least one inwardly directed flange to hinder removal of articles from the container through the first and second openings; and a clip means comprising an L-shaped section, which has one limb continuous with and perpendicular to the rear panel adjacent to the second opening and another limb parallel to the rear panel to enable the container to be clipped to a door; whereby, in use, when the container is clipped by the clip means to an edge of a door having an associated doorjamb with one of the first and second openings uppermost, articles can be inserted into the container through said uppermost one of the first and second openings, and when the door is closed the third opening is closed by the doorjamb to prevent removal of articles therethrough, but, when the door is opened, is opened to permit removal of articles from the container through the third opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
293 words
A container comprising: a main body which has the shape of a generally rectangular parallelepiped, and which comprises a front panel, a rear panel parallel to and spaced from the front panel, a side panel perpendicular to and extending between the front and rear panels, and first and second crosspieces extending between corner regions of the front and rear panels remote from the side panel, whereby one first opening is defined at one end by the first crosspiece and the front, rear and side panels, a second opening is defined at another end opposite said one end by the second crosspiece and the front, rear and side panels, and a third, side opening is defined opposite the side panel by the first and second crosspieces and the front and rear panels, with each of the first and second openings being provided with at least one inwardly directed flange to hinder removal of articles from the container through the first and second openings; and a clip means comprising an L-shaped section, which has one limb continuous with and perpendicular to the rear panel adjacent to the second opening and another limb parallel to the rear panel to enable the container to be clipped to a door; whereby, in use, when the container is clipped by the clip means to an edge of a door having an associated doorjamb with one of the first and second openings uppermost, articles can be inserted into the container through said uppermost one of the first and second openings, and when the door is closed the third opening is closed by the doorjamb to prevent removal of articles therethrough, but, when the door is opened, is opened to permit removal of articles from the container through the third opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the first crosspiece and the front, rear and the side panels is provided with an inwardly directed flange for the first opening, and each of the second crosspiece and the front, rear and side panels is provided with an inwardly directed flange for the second opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A container as claimed in claim 2, which includes a floor member adapted to be clipped to the container to close one of the first and second openings, the floor member comprising a generally rectangular floor portion, three flanges extending at an angle to the floor portion from three edges thereof and corresponding to the inwardly directed flanges of the front, rear and side panels, and a clip portion extending from a fourth edge of the floor portion and adapted to clip the floor member to one of the first and second crosspieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, which is provided with a flanged device which has a set of flanges, and which can be positioned adjacent the uppermost of the first and second openings with said set of flanges directed inwards and spaced from the respective flange(s) of that opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A container as claimed in claim 4, wherein the flanged device is generally U-shaped and comprises first and second limbs each of which includes a respective flange and a connecting portion continuous with the first and second limbs, whereby, in use, one of the first and second limbs abuts the front panel of the container and the other of the first and second limbs abuts the rear panel, and the connecting portion abuts the side panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
189 words
A container for articles, the container comprising: a main body for receiving articles; resilient clip means extending from the main body for securing the container to an edge of a door; two first openings each of which includes a respective first means associated only with the peripheries of the openings for at least hindering removal of articles from the container, the first openings being provided at opposite ends of the main body; a second opening in the main body for removal of articles therefrom; the container, in use, being adapted to be mounted by said clip means on an edge of a door having an associated doorjamb, with one first opening facing downwards, and with the first means associated with said other first opening preventing articles within the container from falling out of the container, whereby articles can be inserted into the container through said one first opening, and when the door is closed the second opening is closed to prevent removal of articles therethrough, but when the door is opened the second opening is also opened to permit removal of articles from the container through the second opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
A container for articles, the container comprising: a main body for receiving articles; resilient clip means extending from the main body for securing the container to an edge of a door; two first openings each of which includes a respective first means associated only with the peripheries of the openings for at least hindering removal of articles from the container, the first openings being provided at opposite ends of the main body; a second opening in the main body for removal of articles therefrom; the container, in use, being adapted to be mounted by said clip means on an edge of a door having an associated doorjamb, with one first opening facing downwards, and with the first means associated with said other first opening preventing articles within the container from falling out of the container, whereby articles can be inserted into the container through said one first opening, and when the door is closed the second opening is closed to prevent removal of articles therethrough, but when the door is opened the second opening is also opened to permit removal of articles from the container through the second opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first means for each of the first openings comprise inwardly directed flanges around the respective opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A container as claimed in claim 7, which includes a floor member which in use, is engaged with the container to close the first opening facing downwards, to prevent any articles falling out of the container through the downwardly facing first opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container as claimed in claim 6, in which said clip means comprises an L-shaped section integral with the main body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A container as claimed in claim 9, wherein the L-shaped clip means has a first free limb which includes a ridge having an obtuse angle adpated to abut a face of a door.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
A container as claimed in claim 9, wherein the L-shaped clip means includes one free limb and another limb continuous with the one free limb and with the main body of the container, and wherein the main body of the container includes an extension which is continuous with said another limb and generally parallel and opposite said one limb, said extension, in use, ensuring correct spacing of the main body of the container relative to a doorjamb.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A container as claimed in claim 6, 7 or 11, wherein the second opening extends along one side of the container, and, in use, when the container is mounted on an edge of a door, is closed by a doorjamb associated with that edge of the door.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
A container as claimed in claim 6, wherein each first means includes a first set of inwardly directed flanges around each first opening, and the uppermost first means further includes a second set of inwardly directed flanges spaced downwardly from the first set of flanges.
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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) | 1988-01-22 | 1988-07-23 | 1989-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-22 | 1992-07-23 | 1993-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-07-23 | 1997-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |