US3140036A
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Wrapper type can carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-17
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1981-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Spery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/12; B65D71/14; B65D71/16; B65D71/18; B65D71/24; B65D71/26; B65D71/28; B65D71/30; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00129; B65D2571/00135; B65D2571/00141; B65D2571/00246; B65D2571/00253; B65D2571/00259; B65D2571/00265; B65D2571/00333; B65D2571/00339; B65D2571/00432; B65D2571/00456; B65D2571/00475; B65D2571/00648; B65D2571/00654; B65D2571/0066; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/00716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
FOR USE IN A WRAPPER TYPE CAN CARRIER HAVING OPPOSED WALL PANELS WITH CAN RETAINING FLAPS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF A READILY RELEASABLE CAN RETAINING FLAP CUT FROM ONE OF SAID PANELS, SAID FLAP INCLUDING A CAN CHIME ENGAGING PORTION HAVING AN ARCUATE PERIPHERY ADAPTED TO CONFORM TO A CHIME PORTION OF A CAN, A LIFT TAB CUT FROM SAID PANEL AND INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION; SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION AND CONNECTED TAB BEING REVERSELY FOLDED ABOUT A FOLDINE EXTENDING BETWEEN THE ARCUATE ENDS OF SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION AND AN INTERMEDIATE POINT ON THE NOTCH OF SAID LIFT TAB, SAID TAB HAVING A BASE PORTION CUT INTO THE PLANE OF SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION, SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION BEING REVERSELY FOLDED INWARDLY OF SAID WRAPPER CARRIER TO UNDERLIE ITS CONNECTED PANEL, SAID TAB BEING REVERSELY FOLDED RELATIVE SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION ABOUT A FOLDLINE SPACED FROM THE FOLDLINE OF SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION TO EXTEND OUTWARDLY OF SAID CARRIER TO PROVIDE A GRIP WHEREBY A PULL EXERTED ON SAID LIFT TAB CAUSES SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION OF SAID FLAP AND OVERLYING PANEL TO LIFT AWAY FROM THE CHIME OF A CAN RETAINED BETWEEN SAID OPPOSED PANELS, AND SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION INCLUDING A PAIR OF FOLDLINES EXTENDING RADIALLY BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID BASE FOLDLINE AND THE ARCUATE PERIPHERY OF SAID CHIME RETAINING PORTION TO ENHANCE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CHIME ENGAGING PORTION WHEN SAID TAB IS PULLED.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 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 |