US PATENT SUBCLASS 229 / 199
.~ Separate reinforcing element


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229 /   HD   ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES

100  DF  PAPERBOARD BOX {54}
199.~ Separate reinforcing element {1}
199.1  DD  .~.~> Wooden reinforcing element


DEFINITION

Classification: 229/199

Separate reinforcing element:

(under subclass 100) Subject matter wherein either: (a) the box material includes structure which has been added to it at a selected location to strengthen it (e.g., strand of wire or cord, slat of stiff material such as wood or plastic) or (b) a brace extends between wall panels to prevent bulging.

(1) Note. A reinforced structure formed by mere folding or multiple thicknesses of box material is not considered to be a separate element for this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

166, for a separate reinforcing element located within the fold of a downwardly extending panel attached to a sidewall. [figure]