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US4807808A
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Reuseable container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-15
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Granted: 1989-02-28
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Expires: 2007-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An interlocking multi-pieced shipping container with removable sides and ends to aid in unpacking with a secondary utilization of a storage box, pet house or childrens play house.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold F. Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/033; B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/1873; B65D81/00; B65D81/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An interlocking reuseable container with removable sides to facilitate unpacking, comprising in combination: a base having a bottom and an upturned peripheral flange delineating positions for the sides; bosses secured at spaced apart locations on the interior of the flange above the bottom; a plurality of removable sides each having receiving means for receiving portions of the flange; at least some of said receiving means interlocking with said bosses; and, a plurality of corner supports each comprising an outside elongated substantially right angle corner, an elongated spacer bonded to the interior of the corner to cover a narrow central portion thereof, and an elongated inside support bonded to the spacer to leave substantially right angle spaces between the corner support and the inside support for receiving edges of adjacent sides there by comprising a substantially rigid container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An interlocking reuseable container with removable sides to facilitate unpacking, comprising in combination: a base having a bottom and an upturned peripheral flange delineating positions for the sides; bosses secured at spaced apart locations on the interior of the flange above the bottom; a plurality of removable sides each having receiving means for receiving portions of the flange; at least some of said receiving means interlocking with said bosses; and, a plurality of corner supports each comprising an outside elongated substantially right angle corner, an elongated spacer bonded to the interior of the corner to cover a narrow central portion thereof, and an elongated inside support bonded to the spacer to leave substantially right angle spaces between the corner support and the inside support for receiving edges of adjacent sides there by comprising a substantially rigid container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The container of claim 1 further comprising: a top having an upper surface and a downturned peripheral flange similar to the base but being larger by the thickness of the sides; and, a plurality of receiving means bonded to the interior of the top adjacent the downturned flange thereof and depending from the top in spaced relation to the downturned flange to receive selected sides of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container of claim 2 further comprising a door in one of said sides.
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) | 1992-02-28 | 1992-08-29 | 1993-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-28 | 1996-08-29 | 1997-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-28 | 2000-08-29 | 2001-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |