US3138314A
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Assignee: Diamond National Corp
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Filing: 1963-02-14
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1983-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Reifers
- 👤 Henry A Lord
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/32; B65D85/324
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A MOLDED PULP CARTON INCLUDING A BOTTOM SECTION HAVING AN OPPOSED LID AND LOCK FLAP SECTION HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSE MARGINS THEREOF, COOPERATING LOCK MEANS ON SAID LOCK FLAP AND LID SECTIONS, SAID LID SECTION INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR TOP WALL AND DEPENDING FORWARD WALL, SAID FORWARD WALL INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED APERTURE PORTIONS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID LOCK FLAP SECTION INCLUDING A PANEL REMOVABLY RECEIVED BENEATH SAID FORWARD WALL OF SAID LID SECTION AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOCK BUTTONS PROJECTING FORWARDLY THEREFROM AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND REMOVABLY RECEIVABLE IN SAID APERTURE PORTIONS, SAID LOCK FLAP PANEL BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR AND INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID BAR EXTENDING BETWEEN OPPOSED PORTIONS OF SAID LOCK BUTTONS FOR INTEGRATING SIMULTANEOUS MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCK BUTTONS WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE CARTON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MOLDED PULP CARTON INCLUDING A BOTTOM SECTION HAVING AN OPPOSED LID AND LOCK FLAP SECTION HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSE MARGINS THEREOF, COOPERATING LOCK MEANS ON SAID LOCK FLAP AND LID SECTIONS, SAID LID SECTION INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR TOP WALL AND DEPENDING FORWARD WALL, SAID FORWARD WALL INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED APERTURE PORTIONS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID LOCK FLAP SECTION INCLUDING A PANEL REMOVABLY RECEIVED BENEATH SAID FORWARD WALL OF SAID LID SECTION AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF LOCK BUTTONS PROJECTING FORWARDLY THEREFROM AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND REMOVABLY RECEIVABLE IN SAID APERTURE PORTIONS, SAID LOCK FLAP PANEL BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR AND INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID BAR EXTENDING BETWEEN OPPOSED PORTIONS OF SAID LOCK BUTTONS FOR INTEGRATING SIMULTANEOUS MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCK BUTTONS WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE CARTON.
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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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |