US3140034A
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Expansible cover for a popcorn package
Assignee: BLEVINS POPCORN CO
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Filing: 1961-10-13
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1981-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M Wyman
- 👤 Jr Asa Scobey Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3407; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AN EXPANSIBLE COVER FOR A RECEPTACLE COMPRISING: (A) A PLANAR SHEET OF PLIABLE METAL FOIL HAVING A CENTER, (B) A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY SPACED APART CURVED CHANNELS IN SAID SHEET EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY AROUND SAID CENTER. (C) EACH CHANNEL COMPRISING SIDE AND BOTTOM WALLS DISPLACED FROM THE PLANE OF SAID SHEET, (D) CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RADIAL PLEATS IN SAID CHANNEL WALLS AND IN THE PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET BETWEEN SAID CHANNELS, (E) SAID CHANNELS AND PLEATS ACCUMULATING SAID FOIL TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF SAID SHEET IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF SAID SHEET UPON THE APPLICATION OF FORCES TO SAID SHEET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AN EXPANSIBLE COVER FOR A RECEPTACLE COMPRISING: (A) A PLANAR SHEET OF PLIABLE METAL FOIL HAVING A CENTER, (B) A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY SPACED APART CURVED CHANNELS IN SAID SHEET EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY AROUND SAID CENTER. (C) EACH CHANNEL COMPRISING SIDE AND BOTTOM WALLS DISPLACED FROM THE PLANE OF SAID SHEET, (D) CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RADIAL PLEATS IN SAID CHANNEL WALLS AND IN THE PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET BETWEEN SAID CHANNELS, (E) SAID CHANNELS AND PLEATS ACCUMULATING SAID FOIL TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF SAID SHEET IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE PLANE OF AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF SAID SHEET UPON THE APPLICATION OF FORCES TO SAID SHEET.
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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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |