US3073477A
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Plastic container with tear-off film cover
Assignee: PLASTOMATIC CORP
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Filing: 1959-12-11
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Betner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2024; B65D77/2028; B65D77/2032; B65D77/2044; B65D77/2048; B65D77/2052; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/10; B65D2577/20; B65D2577/2041; B65D2577/205; B65D2577/2075; B65D2577/2083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A SEALED CONTAINER COMPRISING A PLASTIC BODY HAVING AN INTEGRAL TEAR-OFF BEAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BODY AT ITS OPEN END, SAID BEAD HAVING A HOLE WHICH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BEAD TO ITS JUNCTION WITH SAID BODY LOCALLY TO WEAKEN THE BEAD, A PLASTIC FILM COVER PERIPHERALLY HEATSEALED TO THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BEAD HERMETICALLY TO SEAL THE CONTAINER AND TO REINFORCE THE WEAKENED BEAD IN THE VICINITY OF SAID HOLE, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING TAB HAVING ITS INNER EDGE INTEGRALLY JOINED TO THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID BEAD ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HOLE AND ON ONE SIDE OF SAID HOLE EXTENDING BEYOND THE JOINDER WITH SAID BEAD TO PROVIDE A GRIP END HAVING AN OUTWARDLY WIDENING GAP TO THE BEAD AND WHICH IS FREE OF SAID FILM COVER, SAID GAP WHEN BENT AT THE GRIP END TEARING AWAY FROM THE BEAD TO SAID HOLE AND WHEN THEN LIFTED TEARING SAID BEAD AND THE FILM COVER TOGETHER FROM THE CONTAINER BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A SEALED CONTAINER COMPRISING A PLASTIC BODY HAVING AN INTEGRAL TEAR-OFF BEAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BODY AT ITS OPEN END, SAID BEAD HAVING A HOLE WHICH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE OUTER EDGE OF THE BEAD TO ITS JUNCTION WITH SAID BODY LOCALLY TO WEAKEN THE BEAD, A PLASTIC FILM COVER PERIPHERALLY HEATSEALED TO THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BEAD HERMETICALLY TO SEAL THE CONTAINER AND TO REINFORCE THE WEAKENED BEAD IN THE VICINITY OF SAID HOLE, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING TAB HAVING ITS INNER EDGE INTEGRALLY JOINED TO THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID BEAD ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HOLE AND ON ONE SIDE OF SAID HOLE EXTENDING BEYOND THE JOINDER WITH SAID BEAD TO PROVIDE A GRIP END HAVING AN OUTWARDLY WIDENING GAP TO THE BEAD AND WHICH IS FREE OF SAID FILM COVER, SAID GAP WHEN BENT AT THE GRIP END TEARING AWAY FROM THE BEAD TO SAID HOLE AND WHEN THEN LIFTED TEARING SAID BEAD AND THE FILM COVER TOGETHER FROM THE CONTAINER BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |