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US2790285A
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Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1953-07-27
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Granted: 1957-04-30
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Expires: 1973-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles O Pike
- 👤 James E Snyder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/06; B65D55/08; B65D55/0818; B65D55/0854; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
THE PROCESS OF SHRINKING AND ADHERING A HEAT-SHRINKABLE, TUBULAR SECONDARY CLOSURE ONTOTHE NECK OF A CONTAINER IN WHICH IS AN OPENING CLOSED WITH A PRIMARY CLOSURE, WITH A THERMALLY ACTIVATATABLE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE SECONDARY CLOSURE AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER, WHICH PROCESS INCLUDES HEATING THE SECONDARY CLOSURE AND THE ADHESIVE, THEREBY SHRINKING THE SECONDARY CLOSURE ONTO THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY RENDERING THE ADHESIVE TACKY AND WHEREBY THE SECONDARY CLOSURE BY SHRINKING SQUEEZES THE ADHESIVER TIGHT AGAINST THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
THE PROCESS OF SHRINKING AND ADHERING A HEAT-SHRINKABLE, TUBULAR SECONDARY CLOSURE ONTOTHE NECK OF A CONTAINER IN WHICH IS AN OPENING CLOSED WITH A PRIMARY CLOSURE, WITH A THERMALLY ACTIVATATABLE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE SECONDARY CLOSURE AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER, WHICH PROCESS INCLUDES HEATING THE SECONDARY CLOSURE AND THE ADHESIVE, THEREBY SHRINKING THE SECONDARY CLOSURE ONTO THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY RENDERING THE ADHESIVE TACKY AND WHEREBY THE SECONDARY CLOSURE BY SHRINKING SQUEEZES THE ADHESIVER TIGHT AGAINST THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER.
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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) | 1960-04-29 | 1960-10-29 | 1961-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1964-04-29 | 1964-10-29 | 1965-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1968-04-29 | 1968-10-29 | 1969-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |