US3142409A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-15
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Budd H Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0214; B65D43/022; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/0025; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00398; B65D2543/00407; B65D2543/00416; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00518; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00546; B65D2543/00824; B65D2543/00935; B65D81/00; B65D81/18; B65D81/20; B65D81/2007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A REVERSIBLE SNAP ACTING COVER FOR A CONTAINER COMPRISING A NORMALLY DOWNWARDLY DISHED CIRCULAR DIAPHRAGM HAVING A CENTRAL DEPRESSION THEREIN, SAID COVER BEING ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED OVER CENTER INTO AN UPWARDLY ARCHED SHAPE OF SUFFICIENTLY INCREASED DIAMETER TO BIND THE COVER IN THE CONTAINER, SAID COVER BEING RELEASABLE FROM THE CONTAINER BY THE APPLICATION OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE TO THE CENTER OF THE COVER TO RETURN IT TO ITS ORIGNAL DOWNWARDLY DISHED SHAPED, SAID COVER IN SAID ORIGINAL SHAPE BEING INVERTIBLE TO FORM A LOOSELY FITTING CANISTER COVER, SAID CENTRAL DEPRESSION FORMING AN UPSTANDING KNOB FOR THE CANISTER COVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A REVERSIBLE SNAP ACTING COVER FOR A CONTAINER COMPRISING A NORMALLY DOWNWARDLY DISHED CIRCULAR DIAPHRAGM HAVING A CENTRAL DEPRESSION THEREIN, SAID COVER BEING ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED OVER CENTER INTO AN UPWARDLY ARCHED SHAPE OF SUFFICIENTLY INCREASED DIAMETER TO BIND THE COVER IN THE CONTAINER, SAID COVER BEING RELEASABLE FROM THE CONTAINER BY THE APPLICATION OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE TO THE CENTER OF THE COVER TO RETURN IT TO ITS ORIGNAL DOWNWARDLY DISHED SHAPED, SAID COVER IN SAID ORIGINAL SHAPE BEING INVERTIBLE TO FORM A LOOSELY FITTING CANISTER COVER, SAID CENTRAL DEPRESSION FORMING AN UPSTANDING KNOB FOR THE CANISTER COVER.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |