US6138371A
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Package size guage
Assignee: Canada Post Corp
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Filing: 1998-07-22
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Granted: 2000-10-31
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Expires: 2018-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A sizing device or gauge is provided for measuring whether an article such as a package for delivery has dimensions that lie within predetermined values of length, width and volume. The sizing device is formed by a receptacle that has a flat rectangular base wall which defines predetermined maximum values of length and width for the item, and a pair of adjacent upstanding side walls portions of which decrease in height away from adjoining ends of the walls, the height decrease being in inverse relation to the square of a respective one of the maximum height and width values. The device is useful for example in determining whether items meet the specifications of a delivery service segregating items into different categories.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Georg Lippa
- 👤 Michelle Kathleen Raizenne
- 👤 Patricia Wagers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:55
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B17/00; G07B17/00459; G07B17/00661; G07B2017/00685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A sizing device for indicating whether an item has dimensions that lie within predetermined maximum values of length, width, and volume, comprising: a receptacle that has first and second side walls extending upwardly at right angles to each other to define a vertical corner, each said side wall defining a line having: a first section adjoining said corner and having a constant height that corresponds to the cube root of said predetermined maximum value of volume, and adjoining said first section a second section that has a height that decreases with increasing distance from said corner in inverse relation to the square of a respective one of said predetermined maximum values of length and of width.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A sizing device for indicating whether an item has dimensions that lie within predetermined maximum values of length, width, and volume, comprising: a receptacle that has first and second side walls extending upwardly at right angles to each other to define a vertical corner, each said side wall defining a line having: a first section adjoining said corner and having a constant height that corresponds to the cube root of said predetermined maximum value of volume, and adjoining said first section a second section that has a height that decreases with increasing distance from said corner in inverse relation to the square of a respective one of said predetermined maximum values of length and of width.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said line constitutes an upper edge of the respective wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second side walls extend upwardly from adjoining edges of a base wall which is at right angles to both said first and second side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said base wall is of rectangular shape and has third and fourth upstanding side walls opposite to said first and second side walls, said third and fourth side walls being of equal height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said base wall also includes markings on the upper side thereof for gauging the size in length and width of items for delivery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 fabricated from a stiff cardboard material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 fabricated in a stiff plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 fabricated from a stiff transparent material and further including at least one additional outline marked on said first wall and said second wall defining interrelated dimensions of length, width and volume establishing limiting values for a size category of said item.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 8 set up for gauging items of a plurality of different size categories, the limiting outlines corresponding to each size category being placed in lines of different colour.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said walls are fabricated in a transparent material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A sizing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein one wall of said receptacle is formed with a slot of predetermined size corresponding to a maximum 1) thickness, and 2) length or width, of an item for delivery.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-31 | 2004-05-01 | 2004-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-31 | 2008-05-01 | 2008-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-31 | 2012-05-01 | 2012-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |