US4538726A
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Disposable mixing palette and container
Assignee: CORBIN KEITH EUGENE (1%) INTEREST
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Filing: 1984-06-15
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2004-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A combination of multiple numbers of a prefabricated disposable palette in a container suitable for packaging, shipping, storing and displaying said palettes and dispensing said palettes individually. The said container is constucted so as to be either disposable or reusable and either wall mounted or self supporting and the palette is constructed so as to be usable on one or both sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S. Pastva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0847; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
As an article of manufacture the combination of a prefabricated disposable palette having rounded or angled corners, a thumb hole for removal and holding, and either one or two usable sides stacked in multiple numbers in a cubical or rectangular shaped disposable container consisting of a front, back, two sides, a top with mounting flange containing mounting eyelets to prevent horizontal, vertical and rotational movement of said container, and a bottom with perforated or prefabricated opening to allow removal and use of individual palettes as required.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
As an article of manufacture the combination of a prefabricated disposable palette having rounded or angled corners, a thumb hole for removal and holding, and either one or two usable sides stacked in multiple numbers in a cubical or rectangular shaped disposable container consisting of a front, back, two sides, a top with mounting flange containing mounting eyelets to prevent horizontal, vertical and rotational movement of said container, and a bottom with perforated or prefabricated opening to allow removal and use of individual palettes as required.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein at least a front or a side of said container is provided with a perforated or prefabricated opening to permit viewing of part of the remaining contents of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the sides of said container are extended downwardly past the bottom such that the container can be placed on a table or bench and the palette opening is sufficiently elevated above said table or bench to permit individual removal of the contained palettes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination of a prefabricated disposable palette having rounded or angled corners, a thumb hole for removal and holding, and either one or two usable sides stacked in multiple numbers in a cubical or rectangular shaped reusable container consisting of a front, back, two sides, top with or without mounting flange containing mounting eyelets to prevent horizontal, vertical and rotational, movement of said container, and bottom with perforated or prefabricated opening to permit individual removal and use of the contained palettes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination of a prefabricated disposable palette having rounded or angled corners, a thumb hole for removal and holding, and either one or two usable sides stacked in multiple numbers in a cubical or rectangular shaped reusable container consisting of a front, back, two sides, top with or without mounting flange containing mounting eyelets to prevent horizontal, vertical and rotational, movement of said container, and bottom with perforated or prefabricated opening to permit individual removal and use of the contained palettes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein at least a front or a side of said container is provided with a perforated or prefabricated opening to permit viewing of part of the remaining contents of said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the sides of said container are extended downwardly past the bottom such that the container can be displayed on a table or bench and the palette opening is sufficiently elevated above said table or bench to permit individual removal of the contained palettes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of claim 4 wherein the multiple number of palettes are installed packaged within the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
As an article of manufacture, in workable association with one another, (1) a disposable cubical or rectangular container comprising a front, back, two sides, a top and a bottom having an opening therein; and (2) a plurality of disposable palettes having rounded or angular corners and at least one orifice in each disposed in said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
As an article of manufacture, in workable association with one another, (1) a disposable cubical or rectangular container comprising a front, back, two sides, a top and a bottom having an opening therein; and (2) a plurality of disposable palettes having rounded or angular corners and at least one orifice in each disposed in said container.
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) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |