Box with locking tab

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a box in an assembled and closed position, showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a first side or left side elevation view thereof. A second side or right side elevation view is a mirror of the left side elevation view.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is another top perspective view of the box in a folded and partially open position.

Those features shown in smaller and thinner broken lines illustrate environmental structure that forms no part of the claimed design. A perforated connection between the locking tab and a remaining portion of the box and shown in larger and thicker broken lines does form part of the claimed design. The box with locking tab is shown with symbolic breaks in its length, width, and height. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a box with locking tab, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1085872
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 18, 2024
Date of Patent: Jul 29, 2025
Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc. (Brookhaven, GA)
Inventors: Kendrick Michael Borst, Sr. (Stockbridge, GA), Robert F. Humberstone (Port Charlotte, FL)
Primary Examiner: Andrew Kerr
Assistant Examiner: Chariton Alexakis
Application Number: 29/947,936
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/432; D9/435