US4736707A
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Pet transport box and insert therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-09
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Granted: 1988-04-12
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Expires: 2007-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A cardboard insert for use in the bottom of a box for containing liquid deposited on the floor of the box has upturned edge flaps with connecting dam portions that are raised above the level of the insert when the edge flaps are erected, to provide a limited liquid retention capability to the box. In the case of the preferred embodiment, for a pet transportation box, the box is made of single ply corrugated board, as is the insert; and one face of the insert is made liquid proof preferably by way of a wax impregnation layer.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Christie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0245; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/56; B65D5/566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A planar foldable insert of liquid permeable construction for use a liquid containing bottom within a rectangular section pet transportation box of predetermined floor shape and size, said insert having a liquid resistant, non-metallic, impermeable, integral surface, and four foldable edge flaps of predetermined substantially uniform width bounding a central floor portion, being delineated therefrom by fold lines defining said edge flaps, and reflexible dam means located between and interconnecting adjacent inner end portions of said foldable edge flaps at the respective four corners of said central floor portion, so that upon folding said edge portions upwardly at said fold lines said dam means extend in elevated relation above the surface of said central floor portion in interconnected sealing relation with at least an innermost portion of each said edge flap and said central floor portion, to provide in use an elevated dam in liquid containing relation with each corner of said central floor portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A planar foldable insert of liquid permeable construction for use a liquid containing bottom within a rectangular section pet transportation box of predetermined floor shape and size, said insert having a liquid resistant, non-metallic, impermeable, integral surface, and four foldable edge flaps of predetermined substantially uniform width bounding a central floor portion, being delineated therefrom by fold lines defining said edge flaps, and reflexible dam means located between and interconnecting adjacent inner end portions of said foldable edge flaps at the respective four corners of said central floor portion, so that upon folding said edge portions upwardly at said fold lines said dam means extend in elevated relation above the surface of said central floor portion in interconnected sealing relation with at least an innermost portion of each said edge flap and said central floor portion, to provide in use an elevated dam in liquid containing relation with each corner of said central floor portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said dam means comprising unitary portions of said insert.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said liquid resistant surface comprising a wax finish.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said liquid resistant surface comprising a plastic finish.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said central floor portion having at least one major dimension thereof smaller than the corresponding major dimension of said rectangular section box, whereby upon insertion of said insert in folded relation therein, said edge flaps bounding said smaller major dimension are inclined outwardly in conforming relation at the outer edges thereof with the adjacent respective inner surfaces of said box sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The insert as set forth in claim 5, all of said four edge flaps, in use being pressed in conforming relation at the outer edges thereof with respective adjacent inner surfaces of said box sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The insert as set forth in claim 5, said dam means serving to secure said edge flaps in said outward conforming relation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1 in combination with said box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1 in combination with said box, wherein said box is designed for transporting pets therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insert as set forth in claim 8 in combination with an absorbent pad inserted therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert is stamped from corrugated board.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said corrugated board being single wall corrugated cardboard, and having a liquid impervious surface on at least one face thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The insert and box combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said insert and said box are of corrugated cardboard.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said liquid resistant surface being substantially impermeable, and located on the top surface of said insert.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said liquid resistant surface being substantially impermeable, and located on the bottom surface of said insert, said insert top surface being locally ruptured to facilitate entry of liquid in stored relation within said insert.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The insert as set forth in claim 1, said liquid resistant surface being substantially impermeable, said edge portions being electively bendable to position said impermeable surface upwardly or downwardly on said insert.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The insert as set forth in claim 16 wherein both faces of said insert are substantially impermeable with one said face having discontinuities in the surface thereof to permit the entry of liquid therein.
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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) | 1991-04-12 | 1991-10-12 | 1992-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-12 | 1995-10-12 | 1996-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-12 | 1999-10-12 | 2000-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |