US4568017A
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Support flap for molded tray
Assignee: Ivex Corp Canada
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Filing: 1985-01-14
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2005-01-14
Abstract
Abstract An improved tray for containing biscuits and the like, adapted to be enclosed in a protective outer bag. The container has adjacent pockets for receiving biscuits and the like, and a flap at one end which can be folded to take up a position lying against the pocket adjacent that end. The flap has a part which is complementary to the pocket so that it can lie firmly against it, and the flap additionally has a bracing border which supports the container vertically when it is stood on its one end with the flap in contact with the end pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernd G. Grunert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/36; B65D77/00; B65D77/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a container for biscuits and the like, the container having adjacent pockets for receiving the biscuits, the container being adapted for insertion into a protective outer bag, the improvement which comprises: a flap attached to one end of the container and adapted to take up a position in which it lies gainst the pocket adjacent said one end, the flap having a portion complementary in shape to said end pocket, said flap further having bracing means which supports the container when stood on said one end with the flap in contact with said end pocket, the bracing means being a bordering wall on the flap, the bordering wall terminating at a plane which extends such that when the flap seats complementally against and is maintained against the end pocket, the container can be stood on its end and remain stable in that position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a container for biscuits and the like, the container having adjacent pockets for receiving the biscuits, the container being adapted for insertion into a protective outer bag, the improvement which comprises: a flap attached to one end of the container and adapted to take up a position in which it lies gainst the pocket adjacent said one end, the flap having a portion complementary in shape to said end pocket, said flap further having bracing means which supports the container when stood on said one end with the flap in contact with said end pocket, the bracing means being a bordering wall on the flap, the bordering wall terminating at a plane which extends such that when the flap seats complementally against and is maintained against the end pocket, the container can be stood on its end and remain stable in that position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention claimed in claim 1, in which the flap is integrally hinged to said one end of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
For insertion into a protective outer bag, a container for biscuits and the like, comprising: a plurality of adjacent pockets for receiving the biscuits, and a flap attached to one end of the container and adapted to take up a position in which it lies against an end pocket adjacent said one end, the flap having a portion complementary in shape to said end pocket, said flap further having bracing means which supports the container when stood upright on said one end with the flap in contact with said end pocket, the bracing means being a bordering wall on the flap, the bordering wall terminating at a plane which extends such that when the flap seats complementally against and is maintained against the end pocket, the container can be stood on its end and remain stable in that position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
For insertion into a protective outer bag, a container for biscuits and the like, comprising: a plurality of adjacent pockets for receiving the biscuits, and a flap attached to one end of the container and adapted to take up a position in which it lies against an end pocket adjacent said one end, the flap having a portion complementary in shape to said end pocket, said flap further having bracing means which supports the container when stood upright on said one end with the flap in contact with said end pocket, the bracing means being a bordering wall on the flap, the bordering wall terminating at a plane which extends such that when the flap seats complementally against and is maintained against the end pocket, the container can be stood on its end and remain stable in that position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention claimed in claim 3, in which the end pocket has a curvilinear profile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention claimed in claim 3, in which all said pockets are substantially identical in profile, the profile being curved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention claimed in claim 5, in which each said pocket is elongated and extends across the width of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention claimed in claim 6, in which the flap is integrally hinged to said one end of the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of a container as claimed in claim 4, biscuits within the container, and a protective outer bag surrounding said container.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |