US1597757A - Container - Google Patents

Description

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W. L. BERGER v CONTAINER Aug 31 1926.

Patented Aug. 31, 1926.

UNITED STATES ATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM L. BERGER, on em. PAUL, MINNESOTA.

QONTAINER.

Application and May 5,

This invention relates to improvements in containers, and particularly to a container for pop corn and the like provided with -means whereby the contents may be con- 7 tion for forming veniently poured therefrom.

An object of the invention resides in providing a container for pop corn and like substances of special form and adapted to permit the ready filling of the container at one portion thereof which is to be subse quently filled and provide another portion of the container with a readily detached sec a restricted pouring opening from which the contents of the receptacle may 'be poured into the mouth or the hand in a convenient manner.

It is well known at the present time that pop corn is usually placed in sacks and the like after which it is salted and buttered ready for use, andthat it is necessary to dig into the sack with. the fingers in order to get the popcorn for consumption or else to pour it out of the open end which frequently results in a larger quantity beingpoured out of the sack than is desired, therebeing no means for restricting the fiowof the popcorn from the sack. This method I of placing pop corn in sacks therefore contains a number of disadvantages to the consumer which the present invention is de signed to overcome. container of the above the restricted pouring a small amount of the wardly therethrough and enables the same to be placed in the mouth or if desired may be poured in the hand in order thatthe desired quantity may be obtaine Another object of theinvention resides in providing a container having the above advantages and in addition container prior to the use of the contents In a provision of a mentioned character openlng only permits thereof which will effectively contain the popcorn therein, it being necessary to remove a portion of the container from the whole in order to provide the pouring opening.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a container which may be constructed of a single piece of sheet material having a filling opening at one end whereby the container may be readily filled with material and closed through the cooperation of iiiterfitting and interconnected flaps, and

provided with an elon ated end. portion terminating in a point a apted to be readily contents to flow out-- forming a closed 1924. Serial No. 711,190.

severed from the major portion of the con-- tainer to provide apouring opening of restricted character to the contents therefrom.

The invention includes other objects and purposes and the'detailed construction and arrangement of the parts which are more particularly pointed out in the following description and claims directed to a preferred form of the invention, it being understood however that variations may be made inthe size and shape and arrangement of the parts of this container without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

In the drawing forming part ofthis application: I

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container with the apex portion severed therefrom. I

Figure 2 is a bottom view of the base portion of the container.

Figure 3/is a view of the pattern or shape from which the" container is made. The container, forming the present invention is formed preferably from a blank 1, the body portion of which is adapted to provide a plurality of sides 2 of triangular form adapted to. form in assembled relation 9. pyramidal container indicated in Figure 1. The pyramidal container illustrated is propermit the pouring of vided with a plurality. of extensions 3 from the" lower end of the triangular portions thereof adapted to extend into overlapping relation to form the bottom of the container,

while a pair of said extensions are formed for interlockingconnection as indicated at 4 e and 5 respectlvely, the *tongues 5 being adapted for insertion through thelslots 4: in order to interlock the two extensions which are at opposite sides of the container for holding said extensions in proper bottom forming relation. The apex of the container as indicated at 6 is formed for removal from the remaining, portion along the perforated line 7 extending around the container across each/of the sides. Below this serrated portion the corners or lines of intersection of adjacent walls of the container are slotted as indicated at 8 so thatthe portion thereof. adjacent f the pouring opening 9 formed by the removal of the apex 6 from the container as illustrated in Figure 1 may.

be enlar ed if desired to permit the more ready pouring of the contents. It is also to be noted that the slots 8 allow the ope ing 9 to be made smaller, so that the severed ab e for the i it apex 6 may be placed thereover, to act as a closure. An extension 10 is provided on the blankshown in Fi ure 3 from which the container is forme to permit the proper connection with the adjacent wall in con tainer forming relation so that it may be glued or otherwise secured. thereto to form a substantially rigid structure. The container may be constructed of heavy pa er, card board or the like found desirurpose for which it is .to be used, prefera ly for pop corn, peanuts or like edible material adapted to be sold in small packages. The container may be readily filled through the bottom and the extensions 3 folded over one another inthe manner asshown in Figure 2 closing the same, following which it may be sealed if desired,

by placing a strip of ummed paper over the bottom thereof rea y for sale to a rospective consumer. Upon the purchaseo one of these cartons or containers with pop corn corn, peanut or like container has been provided whereby the contents may be poured directly into the mouth in small quantities or into the hand for subsequent consumption in a convenient manner without accidentally pouring too great a quantity outwardly thereof. It'will therefore be seen that anovel and eflicient form of container for pop corn peanuts and like articles has'been provided which overcomes numerous disadvantages now evident in placing the same in sacks.

Having thus described the invention, what. I claim is J 1. A container of the class described including a piece of sheet material formed to provide a p ramidal hollow body, the apex portion of t e hollow body being perforated the body to permit the removal of the apex thereof for -providing a pouring o ening, the corners of the body bein slotte for portions of their lengths beginning at the perforated lines and terminating a distance from the base portion, said base portion of said body being formed with a plurality of extensions, some of said extensions being adapted for interlocking connection to close the bottom of the container.

2. A container of the class described including a piece of sheet material formed to provide a pyramidal hollow body, the apex portion of the hollow body being perforated along lines perpendicular to the corners of the body to permit the removal of the apex portion for providing a pouring opening, the corners of the body being slotted for a portion of their length beginning at the perforated lines and terminating a distance from the bottom of the body, and means on the bottom of the body for closing the same.

3. A container of the class described formed from a piece of sheet material bent to provide a pyramidal hollow body including a plurality of sides, said sides provided with perforated lines'intermediate their ends perpendicular to the corners of the body whereby the apex portion may be removed for forming a pouring opening, said corners being slotted beginning with the perforated lines and terminating a distance from the bottom of the body.

along lines perpendicular to the corners of 7 In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

YVI LLIAM L. BERGER.

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