US3142433A
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Composite container and method of making same
Assignee: Primerica Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-08
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Balocca Alfred Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D3/00; B65D3/26; B65D3/261; B65D3/262; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/83
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A CONTAINER COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY COMPOSED OF A RELATIVELY SOFT MATERIAL AND A CLOSURE COMPOSED OF A RELATIVELY HARD MATERIAL ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID BODY, SAID BODY HAVING THE PERIPHERAL MARGIN ADJACENT SAID ONE END FORMED TO PROVIDE A HEM ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID BODY, A SUBSTANTIALY PERIPHERAL LINE OF WEAKNESS AT MOST SPACED SLIGHTLY FROM THE JUNCTURE OF SAID HEM AND SAID BODY, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A CENTRAL PANEL SURROUNDED BY A PERIPHERAL SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED CHANNEL INTEGRAL WITH SAID PANEL, SAID BODY END AND A PORTION OF SAID HEM INCLUDING SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS BEING FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED IN SAID CHANNEL, THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID HEM ADJACENT ITS FREE EDGE BEING WITHOUT SAID CHANNEL AND ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED AND PULLED TO TEAR ALONG SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS AND TO REMOVE THE ENGAGED PORTION OF SAID HEM FROM SAID CHANNEL THEREBY RELEASING SAID FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND PERMITTING EASY REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE FROM SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A CONTAINER COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY COMPOSED OF A RELATIVELY SOFT MATERIAL AND A CLOSURE COMPOSED OF A RELATIVELY HARD MATERIAL ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID BODY, SAID BODY HAVING THE PERIPHERAL MARGIN ADJACENT SAID ONE END FORMED TO PROVIDE A HEM ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID BODY, A SUBSTANTIALY PERIPHERAL LINE OF WEAKNESS AT MOST SPACED SLIGHTLY FROM THE JUNCTURE OF SAID HEM AND SAID BODY, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A CENTRAL PANEL SURROUNDED BY A PERIPHERAL SUBSTANTIALLY U-SHAPED CHANNEL INTEGRAL WITH SAID PANEL, SAID BODY END AND A PORTION OF SAID HEM INCLUDING SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS BEING FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED IN SAID CHANNEL, THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID HEM ADJACENT ITS FREE EDGE BEING WITHOUT SAID CHANNEL AND ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED AND PULLED TO TEAR ALONG SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS AND TO REMOVE THE ENGAGED PORTION OF SAID HEM FROM SAID CHANNEL THEREBY RELEASING SAID FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND PERMITTING EASY REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE FROM SAID 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) | 1967-07-28 | 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 |