US2867361A
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Dispensing can having a resilient spout
Assignee: National Can Corp
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Filing: 1955-10-17
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Granted: 1959-01-06
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Expires: 1975-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew M Toft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/122; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A DISPENSING CAN OF METAL, SAID CAN HAVING A CLOSURE WALL IN WHICH IS FORMED A DISPENSING OPENING, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID CAN HAVING A PROTECTIVE FILM THEREON WHICH INHIBITS CHEMICAL ACTION BETWEEN THE CAN AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF, A METAL RETAINER RING HAVING AN INTERNAL FLANGE BEARING AGAINST SAID CLOSURE WALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAN AND AROUND SAID DISPENSING OPENING, THE METAL OF THE CAN AROUND SAID DISPENSING OPENING BEING HEMMED OUTWARDLY OF THE CAN OVER THE EDGE OF SAID INTERNAL FLANGE TO SECURE THE RING IN PLACE AND WITH THE PROTECTIVE FILM COATED SURFACE AT SAID HEM EXTENDING TO A POSITION FACING OUTWARDLY OF THE CAN, AND A SPOUT OF A RESILIENT, INERT, PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A FLANGE WHICH IS ON THE FILM OF THE FILM COVERED OUTWARDLY FACING PORTION OF THE HEM AND IS ON THE INTERNAL FLANGE OF THE RING AND IS SURROUNDED BY SAID RETAINER RING, THE END OF SAID RETAINER RING REMOTE FROM THE HEM BEING CURLED RADIALLY INWARDLY INTO PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SAID SPOUT FLANGE AND COMPRESSING SAID SPOUT FLANGE INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HEMMED PORTION OF SAID CAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A DISPENSING CAN OF METAL, SAID CAN HAVING A CLOSURE WALL IN WHICH IS FORMED A DISPENSING OPENING, THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID CAN HAVING A PROTECTIVE FILM THEREON WHICH INHIBITS CHEMICAL ACTION BETWEEN THE CAN AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF, A METAL RETAINER RING HAVING AN INTERNAL FLANGE BEARING AGAINST SAID CLOSURE WALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAN AND AROUND SAID DISPENSING OPENING, THE METAL OF THE CAN AROUND SAID DISPENSING OPENING BEING HEMMED OUTWARDLY OF THE CAN OVER THE EDGE OF SAID INTERNAL FLANGE TO SECURE THE RING IN PLACE AND WITH THE PROTECTIVE FILM COATED SURFACE AT SAID HEM EXTENDING TO A POSITION FACING OUTWARDLY OF THE CAN, AND A SPOUT OF A RESILIENT, INERT, PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A FLANGE WHICH IS ON THE FILM OF THE FILM COVERED OUTWARDLY FACING PORTION OF THE HEM AND IS ON THE INTERNAL FLANGE OF THE RING AND IS SURROUNDED BY SAID RETAINER RING, THE END OF SAID RETAINER RING REMOTE FROM THE HEM BEING CURLED RADIALLY INWARDLY INTO PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SAID SPOUT FLANGE AND COMPRESSING SAID SPOUT FLANGE INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HEMMED PORTION OF SAID CAN.
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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) | 1962-01-05 | 1962-07-07 | 1963-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-05 | 1966-07-07 | 1967-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-05 | 1970-07-07 | 1971-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |