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US3167221A
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Reversible and vented spout unit and can
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-10
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1981-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Feinstein Ben
- 👤 Wirth Leonard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CAN HAVING A CLOSED CHAMBER THEREIN AND WITH A SINGLE OPENING TO THE SAID CHAMBER; A REVERSIBLE SPOUT UNIT COMPRISING A POURING TUBE PERMANENTLY FIXED TO AND EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE OF A MOUNTING PLATE AND A VENT OPENING DISPLACED LATERALLY OF THE POURING TUBE AND THROUGH AND OPEN AT SAID MOUNTING PLATE, SAID PLATE BEING CO-EXTENSIVE WITH THE SAID SINGLE OPENING AND WITH AN OPENING THERETHROUGH PASSING THE TUBE AND EXPOSING THE VENT OPENING, THE SPOUT UNIT HAVING A FIRST MOUNTED POSITION WITH THE POURING TUBE PROJECTED THROUGH THE OPENING AND INTO THE CHAMBER AND A SECOND MOUNTED POSITION WITH THE POURING TUBE PROJECTED FROM THE OPENING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER, A COUPLER ENGAGING THE PLATE TO SECURE IT TO THE CAN, AND A CLOSURE TO OVERLIE AND SEAL THE FIRST MENTIONED OPENING WHEN THE SPOUT UNIT IS IN SAID FIRST POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CAN HAVING A CLOSED CHAMBER THEREIN AND WITH A SINGLE OPENING TO THE SAID CHAMBER; A REVERSIBLE SPOUT UNIT COMPRISING A POURING TUBE PERMANENTLY FIXED TO AND EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE OF A MOUNTING PLATE AND A VENT OPENING DISPLACED LATERALLY OF THE POURING TUBE AND THROUGH AND OPEN AT SAID MOUNTING PLATE, SAID PLATE BEING CO-EXTENSIVE WITH THE SAID SINGLE OPENING AND WITH AN OPENING THERETHROUGH PASSING THE TUBE AND EXPOSING THE VENT OPENING, THE SPOUT UNIT HAVING A FIRST MOUNTED POSITION WITH THE POURING TUBE PROJECTED THROUGH THE OPENING AND INTO THE CHAMBER AND A SECOND MOUNTED POSITION WITH THE POURING TUBE PROJECTED FROM THE OPENING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHAMBER, A COUPLER ENGAGING THE PLATE TO SECURE IT TO THE CAN, AND A CLOSURE TO OVERLIE AND SEAL THE FIRST MENTIONED OPENING WHEN THE SPOUT UNIT IS IN SAID FIRST POSITION.
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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |