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Carrier for cans
Assignee: Packaging Resources Inc
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Filing: 1984-07-30
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2004-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A can carrier suitable for carrying a six-pack of cans including a top plate, bottom plate and spacer holding the top plate and bottom plate in relative position. Each part can be constructed from a sheet of plastic. The top plate and bottom plate each include arcuate recesses defining arcs of greater than 180° to contain the cans. The recesses in the top plate are such that the can body is closely received therein and the can is prevented from dropping from the carrier by the engagement of the top flange on the can with the top plate of the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertel R. Peterson
- 👤 Vincent E. Fortuna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An improved carrier for a can that includes a cylindrical can body having an exterior, a top and a bottom attached to the ends of said can body, said top including a flange portion projecting radially outwardly beyond the exterior of said can body, said carrier comprising: a bottom plate member including arcuate recesses sized to receive the exterior of said can body, each said recess including an arc of greater than 180° forming a pair of resilient can engaging fingers in said bottom plate member for retaining said can body therein by partially encircling the exterior of said can body; a top plate member including arcuate recesses sized to receive the exterior of said can body and engageable with said flange portion for supporting said can, said recesses including an arc of greater than 180° forming a pair of resilient can engaging fingers in said top plate member for retaining said can body therein by partially encircling said can body below said flange portion; and, a spacer member is attached to and extends between said top and bottom plate members for holding the recesses in said plate members in alignment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
An improved carrier for a can that includes a cylindrical can body having an exterior, a top and a bottom attached to the ends of said can body, said top including a flange portion projecting radially outwardly beyond the exterior of said can body, said carrier comprising: a bottom plate member including arcuate recesses sized to receive the exterior of said can body, each said recess including an arc of greater than 180° forming a pair of resilient can engaging fingers in said bottom plate member for retaining said can body therein by partially encircling the exterior of said can body; a top plate member including arcuate recesses sized to receive the exterior of said can body and engageable with said flange portion for supporting said can, said recesses including an arc of greater than 180° forming a pair of resilient can engaging fingers in said top plate member for retaining said can body therein by partially encircling said can body below said flange portion; and, a spacer member is attached to and extends between said top and bottom plate members for holding the recesses in said plate members in alignment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein: said top plate member also includes a pair of spaced holes; and, said spacer member also includes spaced recesses adjacent to said top plate member aligned with said spaced holes to facilitate carrying of said carrier and cans.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The carrier of claim 2 wherein said members are formed from a plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The carrier of claim 3 wherein said plastic is high-impact styrene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The carrier of claim 3 and also including an adhesive for connecting said members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The carrier of claim 3 wherein: said spacer member includes top and bottom edges and has a plurality of spaced tabs projecting from said edges; and, said top and bottom members each have a plurality of tab receiving holes therein for receiving and engaging said tabs to retain said carrier assembled.
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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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |