US3977595A
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Carton with tab latch closure
Assignee: Dolco Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1975-04-07
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A carton comprising a pair of space-defining members with confronting closing edges which lock by means of a tab latch. The latch includes a tab which extends from one of the closing edges to pass through a loop formed on a wall adjacent the opposite closing edge. The tab includes a terminal portion which extends through the loop and which has a rear surface that conforms to the wall region rearwardly adjacent the loop. The tab also includes a protuberance on its front, outer surface which is insertable through the loop by deformation of the loop and which is retained thereby. In particular embodiments, the carton is integrally formed in one piece of expanded plastic material with sections of the closing edges hinge-connected. In a specific configuration, the walls of the space defining members taper inwardly from the closing edges so that the tab forms an acute angle with the closing edge from which it extends.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Hillgenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/162; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016; B65D2251/1025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A carton, comprising: a first space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a first closing edge; a second space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a second closing edge for engagement with said first closing edge to define a chamber between said members bounded by said walls; a portion of said second member wall extending outwardly, forming a closed loop having a leading edge adjacent said second closing edge and having a trailing edge, said leading edge being wider than said trailing edge; and a tab hingedly connected to said first closing edge and extending therefrom for insertion through said loop, said tab being narrower along its length than the leading edge of said loop, thereby providing a passageway along at least one side thereof, through said loop thereat into said carton; said loop and tab being formed to secure said tab against said second member when received through said loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A carton, comprising: a first space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a first closing edge; a second space-defining member formed with walls terminating in a second closing edge for engagement with said first closing edge to define a chamber between said members bounded by said walls; a portion of said second member wall extending outwardly, forming a closed loop having a leading edge adjacent said second closing edge and having a trailing edge, said leading edge being wider than said trailing edge; and a tab hingedly connected to said first closing edge and extending therefrom for insertion through said loop, said tab being narrower along its length than the leading edge of said loop, thereby providing a passageway along at least one side thereof, through said loop thereat into said carton; said loop and tab being formed to secure said tab against said second member when received through said loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein said tab includes a protuberance on its outer surface, spaced from said first closing edge and insertable through said loop by deformation thereof whereby to be retained by said loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein said trailing edge is parallel to said second member wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The carton of claim 3 wherein said tab includes a terminal portion for extension from said trailing loop edge, the outer edges of said terminal tab portion being in substantial contour conformance to the wall region rearwardly adjacent said loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The carton of claim 4 wherein said terminal tab portion includes a protuberance on its outer surface insertable through said loop by deformation of said loop whereby to be retained by said trailing loop edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The carton of claim 4 wherein said wall region is substantially flat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein the walls of said second space defining member taper inwardly from said second closing edge, said tab forming an acute angle with said first closing edge when received through said loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein a section of said first closing edge is integrally connected to a section of said second closing edge to provide a hinge between said first and second space-defining members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The carton of claim 1 wherein each said closing edge comprises a lip substantially around and extending outwardly from the respective space-defining member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
77 words
The carton of claim 1 formed of expanded plastic material, wherein a section of said first closing edge is integrally connected to a section of said second closing edge to provide a hinge between said first and second space-defining members, and wherein each said closing edge comprises a lip substantially around and extending outwardly from the respective space-defining member whereby upon closing of said carton said first member shifts rearwardly respective said loop to enlarge said passageway.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |