US3084835A
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Container covers with pouring spouts
Assignee: United Shoe Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-24
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1981-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/34; B65D17/36; B65D17/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A METALLIC COVER FOR A CONTAINER HAVING AN ELONGATED AREA PRESCORED FOR REMOVAL FROM ITS SURFACE TO PROVIDE A POURING SPOUT, SAID PRESCORED AREA COMPRISING LESS THAN HALF THE AREA OF THE COVER AND INCLUDING AN OUTER POURING AREA DEFINED BY SCORE LINES JOINED NEAR THE PERIPHERY OF THE COVER AND AN AIR ADMITTING AREA DEFINED BY PORTIONS OF SAID SCORE LINES EXTENDING IN A DIRECTION INWARDLY OF THE PERIPHERY AND JOINED AT A CENTRAL AREA OF THE COVER, A RIGID SECOND CLASS LEVER LOCATED ON THE COVER, SAID LEVER HAVING ONE END WHICH IS FORCIBLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE COVER WHEN THE OPPOSITE END IS LIFTED, MEANS PERMANENTLY SECURING THE LEVER TO ONLY THE REMOVABLE PORTION OF THE COVER, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING SPACED A SLIGHT DISTANCE FROM THE COVER ENGAGING END OF THE LEVER AND A SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER DISTANCE FROM SAID OPPOSITE END TO GAIN A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE, SAID SECURING MEANS JOIN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A METALLIC COVER FOR A CONTAINER HAVING AN ELONGATED AREA PRESCORED FOR REMOVAL FROM ITS SURFACE TO PROVIDE A POURING SPOUT, SAID PRESCORED AREA COMPRISING LESS THAN HALF THE AREA OF THE COVER AND INCLUDING AN OUTER POURING AREA DEFINED BY SCORE LINES JOINED NEAR THE PERIPHERY OF THE COVER AND AN AIR ADMITTING AREA DEFINED BY PORTIONS OF SAID SCORE LINES EXTENDING IN A DIRECTION INWARDLY OF THE PERIPHERY AND JOINED AT A CENTRAL AREA OF THE COVER, A RIGID SECOND CLASS LEVER LOCATED ON THE COVER, SAID LEVER HAVING ONE END WHICH IS FORCIBLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE COVER WHEN THE OPPOSITE END IS LIFTED, MEANS PERMANENTLY SECURING THE LEVER TO ONLY THE REMOVABLE PORTION OF THE COVER, SAID SECURING MEANS BEING SPACED A SLIGHT DISTANCE FROM THE COVER ENGAGING END OF THE LEVER AND A SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER DISTANCE FROM SAID OPPOSITE END TO GAIN A MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE, SAID SECURING MEANS JOIN-
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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |