US3132760A
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Clamping device for jar cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-29
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1983-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy J Dellinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/32; B65D45/00; B65D45/02; B65D45/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A RELEASEABLE CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ENGAGING WITH THE COVER OF A JAR AND MAINTAING THE COVER IN SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE BODY OF THE JAR COMPRISING: A WIRE CLAMP-FORMING MEANS HAVING BOTTOM SIDE PORTIONS FOR ROTATABLY ENGAGING WITH THE SIDES OF A JAR BODY, SAID CLAMP-FORMING MEANS FURTHER HAVING AN UPPER PORTION FOR OVERLYING AND ENGAGING WITH THE COVER AND HAVING A SPRING-FORMING LOOPED PORTION IN A PLANE WHICH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSE TO SAID COVER-OVERLYING AND ENGAGING PORTION, SAID WIRE CLAMP-FORMING MEANS WHEN ENGAGED ON THE COVER ACTING RESILIENTLY TO EXERT A DOWNWARD PRESSURE AGAINST THE COVER RELEASABLY TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE COVER IN SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE JAR BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A RELEASEABLE CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ENGAGING WITH THE COVER OF A JAR AND MAINTAING THE COVER IN SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE BODY OF THE JAR COMPRISING: A WIRE CLAMP-FORMING MEANS HAVING BOTTOM SIDE PORTIONS FOR ROTATABLY ENGAGING WITH THE SIDES OF A JAR BODY, SAID CLAMP-FORMING MEANS FURTHER HAVING AN UPPER PORTION FOR OVERLYING AND ENGAGING WITH THE COVER AND HAVING A SPRING-FORMING LOOPED PORTION IN A PLANE WHICH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSE TO SAID COVER-OVERLYING AND ENGAGING PORTION, SAID WIRE CLAMP-FORMING MEANS WHEN ENGAGED ON THE COVER ACTING RESILIENTLY TO EXERT A DOWNWARD PRESSURE AGAINST THE COVER RELEASABLY TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE COVER IN SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE JAR 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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |