US3741380A
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Shock absorbing paperboard package
Assignee: ASS PACKAGING Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-23
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A cardboard or paperboard container, carton or package (hereinafter collectively called ''''package'''') is made from a single blank having top, bottom, side, and end panels. In addition to these panels, the blank also includes a floating center panel which cooperates with angular side panels to form an inner carton which floatingly supports a product displayed in the package. If the package is dropped, the floating panel tends to absorb the shock.
Inventors
- 👤 H Carney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5002; B65D5/5007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A rectangular shock-absorbing cardboard or paperboard package comprising a plurality of rectangular panels integrally connected to one another by crease lines, said panels being folded along said crease lines to form inner and outer tubes having generally rectangular cross section, each of said tubes sharing three common panels, the fourth panel of the inner tube forming a floating panel cooperating with guide and cradle panels on the fourth panel of the outer tube for giving a flexible shockabsorbing cradle support to a product enclosed within the package, said floating panel being formed into two separate product end support panels having cutout portions for receiving the top and bottom ends of a product enclosed within the package, the inner ends of said two separate end support panels being loosely positioned to be supported by and to slide over a floor formed by a panel of said inner tube which is opposite said floating panel, and at least one of said end support panels having a tab member extending away from the center and toward the end of the package, said tab member resting on and sliding over said floor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A rectangular shock-absorbing cardboard or paperboard package comprising a plurality of rectangular panels integrally connected to one another by crease lines, said panels being folded along said crease lines to form inner and outer tubes having generally rectangular cross section, each of said tubes sharing three common panels, the fourth panel of the inner tube forming a floating panel cooperating with guide and cradle panels on the fourth panel of the outer tube for giving a flexible shockabsorbing cradle support to a product enclosed within the package, said floating panel being formed into two separate product end support panels having cutout portions for receiving the top and bottom ends of a product enclosed within the package, the inner ends of said two separate end support panels being loosely positioned to be supported by and to slide over a floor formed by a panel of said inner tube which is opposite said floating panel, and at least one of said end support panels having a tab member extending away from the center and toward the end of the package, said tab member resting on and sliding over said floor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The rectangular package of claim 1 wherein at least one panel of the outer tube has two longitudinal guide and cradle panels which fit down into an open space in the floating panels for cushioning and supporting the sides of a product against said floating panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The rectangular package of claim 1 wherein the panel of the outer tube which is opposite the floating panel has two longitudinal guide and cradle panels which fit down into the space in the floating panels from which the end support panels are formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The rectangular package of claim 1 wherein at least some of said rectangular panels terminate on their lower ends in a plurality of end flanges and at least two oppositely disposed ones of said end flaps being cut to flexibly support said floating panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The rectangular package of claim 1 wherein said end support panels are recessed from the longitudinal walls of the inner tube by a distance which shapes said support panel to form a reinforcing tab on the walls of the inner tube and at the opposite sides of said floating panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The rectangular package of claim 5 wherein at least some of said rectangular panels terminate at their lower ends in a plurality of end flaps, at least two oppositely disposed ones of said end flaps being cut diagonally, said floating panel having an end flap with a mitered recess fitting over and supported by said diagonal cut flaps.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |