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Collapsible box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a collapsible polygonal box made of paperboard or foil-laminated paperboard, or the like which takes little space when collapsed and stored, and which can be easily restored to an upright position by folding. The collapsible box comprises a plurality of unit members each divided into a generally triangular base portion, one or more side wall portions, and a lid portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiko Kitagawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A collapsible box comprising: a plurality of unit members each divided, in sequence, into a generally triangular base portion, at least one side wall portion extending from the base portion with a fold line therebetween, and a lid portion provided at the end thereof with a fold line between the lid portion and a side portion, said lid portion having two adjacent generally semicircular inter-engaging portions forming a notch therebetween at the end thereof, said fold line between said base portion and said side wall portion immediately adjacent thereto being always parallel to said fold line between said lid portion and said side wall portion immediately adjacent to said lid portion; and means for pivotally connecting said unit members together at a point close to the apex of each base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A collapsible box comprising: a plurality of unit members each divided, in sequence, into a generally triangular base portion, at least one side wall portion extending from the base portion with a fold line therebetween, and a lid portion provided at the end thereof with a fold line between the lid portion and a side portion, said lid portion having two adjacent generally semicircular inter-engaging portions forming a notch therebetween at the end thereof, said fold line between said base portion and said side wall portion immediately adjacent thereto being always parallel to said fold line between said lid portion and said side wall portion immediately adjacent to said lid portion; and means for pivotally connecting said unit members together at a point close to the apex of each base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A collapsible box comprising: a plurality of unit members each divided into a generally triangular base portion, a side wall portion connected to said base portion, and a lid portion provided at the end thereof, said lid portion having two adjacent generally semicircular interengaging portions forming a notch therebetween at the end thereof; and means for pivotally connecting said base portions together at a point close to the apex of each base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A collapsible box comprising: a plurality of unit members each divided into a generally triangular base portion, a side wall portion connected to said base portion, and a lid portion provided at the end thereof, said lid portion having two adjacent generally semicircular interengaging portions forming a notch therebetween at the end thereof; and means for pivotally connecting said base portions together at a point close to the apex of each base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the box is pentagonal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the material thereof is paperboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the material thereof is foil-laminated paperboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein the box is hexagonal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein said at least one side wall portion has a tab extending from an edge thereof with a fold line therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The box defined in claim 1 wherein said at least one side wall portion is generally rectangular.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The box defined in claim 1 comprising a plurality of adjacent side wall portions interposed between said base portion and lid portion, a fold line being formed between each pair of adjacent side wall portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The box defined in claim 9 wherein at least one of said side wall portions has a tab extending from an edge thereof with a fold line therebetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The box defined in claim 9 wherein said side wall portions are generally triangular.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The box defined in claim 9 wherein at least one of said side wall portions is generally rectangular.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The box defined in claim 12 wherein at least one of said side wall portions is generally triangular.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The box defined in claim 9 wherein at least one of said side wall portions is a quadrilateral.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The box defined in claim 14 wherein at least one of said side wall portions is generally triangular.
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |