US4993554A
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Nestable beverage case
Assignee: SPECTRUM INTERNATIONAL Inc A CORP OF NJ
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Filing: 1987-10-14
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2007-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A beverage case that can be nested or stacked is disclosed. The beverage case has two later sides of full height and two longitudinal sides. The longitudinal sides extend upwardly from the bottom of the case to a height less than one-half the height of the lateral sides, and have central panel sections of a length greater than the length of the lateral sides. The central panel sections each have an intermediate recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Box
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/04; B65D21/043; B65D21/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A rectangular beverage case that can be stacked or nested comprised of (a) two lateral sides extending the full height of the beverage case; (b) two longitudinal sides having center panel sections that extend upwardly from the bottom of the beverage case in height less than one-half the height of the lateral sides, said center panel section of both longitudinal sides having a length greater than the length of the lateral sides and an intermediate recess, the upper edge of which extends below the upper edge of the remaining portion of the center panel of the longitudinal sides; (c) vertical reinforcing members at each corner of the beverage case; and (d) a surface at the bottom of the beverage case to support beverage containers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A rectangular beverage case that can be stacked or nested comprised of (a) two lateral sides extending the full height of the beverage case; (b) two longitudinal sides having center panel sections that extend upwardly from the bottom of the beverage case in height less than one-half the height of the lateral sides, said center panel section of both longitudinal sides having a length greater than the length of the lateral sides and an intermediate recess, the upper edge of which extends below the upper edge of the remaining portion of the center panel of the longitudinal sides; (c) vertical reinforcing members at each corner of the beverage case; and (d) a surface at the bottom of the beverage case to support beverage containers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 1 further comprising horizontal reinforcing ribs on the longitudinal sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 2 further comprising horizontal and vertical reinforcing ribs on the lateral sides of the beverage case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 3 further comprising centrally disposed handles in the lateral sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 1 further comprising a beveled upper edge on the lateral sides; an angled lower edge at the same angle as the beveled upper edge located on the lateral sides and a stacking rim on the bottom of the beverage case at a location aligned with the inner edges of the lateral sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 5 further comprising extensions depending from the bottom of the beverage case and recesses in the top of the beverage case aligned with the depending extensions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 6 wherein the extensions depending from the bottom of the beverage case are four depending extensions, one of which is located on each side of the beverage case and the recesses are four, each of which is on an upper surface of the beverage case.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 1 further comprising inclined edges on the longitudinal sides of the beverage case that extend upwardly and outwardly from the beverage case.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rectangular beverage case as in claim 8 wherein the upwardly outwardly inclined edge of the longitudinal sides is at an angle of 30° C.
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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) | 1994-02-18 | 1994-08-20 | 1995-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-18 | 1998-08-20 | 1999-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-18 | 2002-08-20 | 2003-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |