US5285901A
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Shock-proof packing and displaying box
Assignee: Cradle Design Co
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Filing: 1992-08-28
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Granted: 1994-02-15
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Expires: 2012-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An improved shock-proof displaying and packing box adapted for a computer keyboard is a combination of a one-piece board folded into a topless case and a modified transparent dust cover for a keyboard which can be firmly engaged with the folded case serving as a top cover. The dust cover is mounted on top of a computer keyboard which is located in the unfolded board first and wrapped by the folded case then whereby the computer keyboard can be safely packed therein and clearly displayed for commercial purpose in a store. The one-piece board is made up of a front, rear, left and right side flap each of which has an extended top fold, and an inner fixing fold that are integrally connected but foldably separated respectively by a folding line; and four reinforcement flaps disposed at each corner of the board with each extending from a corner flap. On the periphery of each inner fixing fold are disposed a plurality of recessed cuts so as to form a number of engagement inserts therealong; the modified transparent cover is provided with a number of elongated grooves and protrusions on the edges thereof which are in engagement with the corresponding inserts and the recessed cuts on the periphery of each fold thereof so as to firmly fix the dust cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Cary Huang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5021; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
279 words
An improved shock-proof packing and displaying box, comprising: a one piece board which can be folded into a case having an opening at a top of when said box is assembled; a modified dust cover disposed on top of an item to be packed and being located in said opening when said box is assembled; said one piece board being provided with a box base and front, rear, left and right side flaps each respectively extended from a different corresponding side of said box base; a top fold extended from each side flap of said side flaps with a folding line disposed therebetween; front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds respectively extended from each corresponding said top fold with a folding line disposed therebetween; and a corner flap extended from each end of a front and rear side flap of said front, rear, left and right side flaps; each end of a left and right inner fixing fold of said front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds being provided with an insertion tongue; a pair of retaining cuts on an edge of each of said left and right inner fixing fold; an edge of each of a front and rear inner fixing fold of said front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds being provided with a number of recessed cuts so as to divide the same into a number of engagement inserts; an elongated slot being disposed at each end of said front and rear top fold and inner fixing fold, said elongated slot extended away from said front and rear side flap, said elongated slot engageable with said insertion tongue when said box is assembled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
279 words
An improved shock-proof packing and displaying box, comprising: a one piece board which can be folded into a case having an opening at a top of when said box is assembled; a modified dust cover disposed on top of an item to be packed and being located in said opening when said box is assembled; said one piece board being provided with a box base and front, rear, left and right side flaps each respectively extended from a different corresponding side of said box base; a top fold extended from each side flap of said side flaps with a folding line disposed therebetween; front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds respectively extended from each corresponding said top fold with a folding line disposed therebetween; and a corner flap extended from each end of a front and rear side flap of said front, rear, left and right side flaps; each end of a left and right inner fixing fold of said front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds being provided with an insertion tongue; a pair of retaining cuts on an edge of each of said left and right inner fixing fold; an edge of each of a front and rear inner fixing fold of said front, rear, left and right inner fixing folds being provided with a number of recessed cuts so as to divide the same into a number of engagement inserts; an elongated slot being disposed at each end of said front and rear top fold and inner fixing fold, said elongated slot extended away from said front and rear side flap, said elongated slot engageable with said insertion tongue when said box is assembled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved shock-proof packing and displaying box as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said corner flap has an extended reinforcement flap which is comprised of a foldable base piece and a retaining piece that are foldably connected to each other; said retaining piece having an engagement insert at one end thereof which is engageable with said elongated slot together with said insertion tongue respectively when said box is assembled and a first retaining cut disposed at another end of said retaining piece corresponding in size to a retaining cut of said pair of retaining cuts, on said left and right inner fixing fold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
An improved shock-proof packing and displaying box as claimed in claimed in claim 1 wherein opposite ends of said modified dust cover are provided with protrusions which engage said first retaining cut and said retaining cut of said pair of retaining cuts when said box is assembled; grooves disposed on said modified dust cover engaged to said engagement inserts on said front and rear inner fixing fold when said box is assembled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
An improved shock-proof packing and displaying box as claimed in claim 1 wherein said top fold and each inner fixing fold of said inner fixing folds are integrally folded as one in a declined plane with respect to said side flap when said box is assembled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
An improved shock proof packing and displaying box as claimed in claim 1 wherein said top fold and said inner fixing fold are able to be folded in a loop form with each side thereof perpendicular to each other so as to produce a folding having a rectangular cross section.
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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) | 1997-02-14 | 1997-08-16 | 1998-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-14 | 2001-08-16 | 2002-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-14 | 2005-08-16 | 2006-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |