US3088631A
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Combined spout and opener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-10
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1980-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G Lien
- 👤 Gary D Lien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:30
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B67B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A SPOUT FOR CONTAINERS COMPRISING: A TUBE, A CUTTER SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID TUBE, SAID CUTTER HAVING A FREE END, A FULCRUM MEMBER SECURED TO SAID TUBE AND SPACED FROM THE FREE END OF SAID CUTTER, THE PLAN VIEW OF SAID CUTTER BEING THE SAME SIZE AND CONFIGURATION AS THE TUBE CROSS SECTION, SAID CUTTER DIVERGING FROM THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBE, THE SIDE OF SAID TUBE OPPOSITE AND AT THE END ADJACENT SAID CUTTER CURVING TOWARD SAID CUTTER AND THE SIDES OF SAID TUBE NEAR SAID CUTTER SLANTING INWARD TO FORM AN OPENING ENTERING PORTION WHEREBY THE ENTIRE END OF SAID TUBE IS INTRODUCED INTO AN OPENING FORMED IN A CONTAINER BY SAID CUTTER AND THE WALLS OF SAID TUBE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE ALL THE EDGES OF SAID OPENING TO WEDGE SAID SPOUT IN SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A SPOUT FOR CONTAINERS COMPRISING: A TUBE, A CUTTER SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID TUBE, SAID CUTTER HAVING A FREE END, A FULCRUM MEMBER SECURED TO SAID TUBE AND SPACED FROM THE FREE END OF SAID CUTTER, THE PLAN VIEW OF SAID CUTTER BEING THE SAME SIZE AND CONFIGURATION AS THE TUBE CROSS SECTION, SAID CUTTER DIVERGING FROM THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBE, THE SIDE OF SAID TUBE OPPOSITE AND AT THE END ADJACENT SAID CUTTER CURVING TOWARD SAID CUTTER AND THE SIDES OF SAID TUBE NEAR SAID CUTTER SLANTING INWARD TO FORM AN OPENING ENTERING PORTION WHEREBY THE ENTIRE END OF SAID TUBE IS INTRODUCED INTO AN OPENING FORMED IN A CONTAINER BY SAID CUTTER AND THE WALLS OF SAID TUBE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE ALL THE EDGES OF SAID OPENING TO WEDGE SAID SPOUT IN SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |