US3660934A
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Molded expandable nursery tray
Assignee: VAUGHNS OF ARIZONA
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Filing: 1970-05-11
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A molded expandable breakaway nursery tray and corregated shipping container therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell G Pollack
- 👤 Horace E Comer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0295; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/06; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A molded nursery tray comprising more than one breakaway container, each of said containers defining a tapered box and similar cavity having an open top formed by the edges of side and end walls of each container and a bottom, each of said containers abutting another container along an edge of at least one of its end or side walls, the top of each container lying wiThin a first common plane and the outside surface of the bottom of each container lying within a second common plane, rib support members arranged between the interconnecting abutting sides and end walls of each container, said rib support members extending between the edges of said abutting sides and end walls with one end of each rib support member lying within said second common plane to provide a continuous surface between outside surfaces of the bottom of each abutting container, said abutting edges of said side and end walls of each container being grooved to facilitate breaking away individual containers from said tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A molded nursery tray comprising more than one breakaway container, each of said containers defining a tapered box and similar cavity having an open top formed by the edges of side and end walls of each container and a bottom, each of said containers abutting another container along an edge of at least one of its end or side walls, the top of each container lying wiThin a first common plane and the outside surface of the bottom of each container lying within a second common plane, rib support members arranged between the interconnecting abutting sides and end walls of each container, said rib support members extending between the edges of said abutting sides and end walls with one end of each rib support member lying within said second common plane to provide a continuous surface between outside surfaces of the bottom of each abutting container, said abutting edges of said side and end walls of each container being grooved to facilitate breaking away individual containers from said tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said rib supporting members are hollow to further facilitate the breaking away of one container from another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein the inside surface of each of the bottoms of the containers is provided with a ridge along its longitudinal axis to reinforce the bottom and divide the container into sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein the inside surface of each of the bottoms of the containers is provided with a ridge extending longitudinally along the inside surface of the bottom of each container and having cross arms extending transversely of its longitudinal axis for dividing each container inside bottom surface into a plurality of parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 in further combination with a sleeve for encasing said tray and providing an air space above said tray for plant extension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 in further combination with a box like means for encasing more than one vertically stacked sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 wherein protrusions are provided in each section to provide air space between the container and any inserted box for drainage and air circulation purposes.
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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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |