US3175749A
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Squeeze open pour spout for a carton
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-17
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1983-04-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Elias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A CARTON INCLUDING A BODY PORTION COMPRISING FRONT, REAR, TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE PANELS; SAID FRONT, REAR AND SIDE PANELS EXTENDING BELOW THE BOTTOM PANEL AND PROVIDING DEPENDING FLANGES AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID BOTTOM PANEL; SAID SIDE PANELS INCLUDING A FIRST SIDE PANEL AND A SECOND SIDE PANEL, EACH OF SAID FRONT REAR AND SIDE PANELS HAVING A HORIZONTAL UPPER EDGE AND A HORIZONTAL LOWER EDGE, THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID FRONT, REAR AND SIDE PANELS BEING IN COPLANAR RELATIONSHIP, THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS BEING DISPOSED ABOVE THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID PANELS; A LIP MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID FIRST SIDE PANEL AND HAVING A SLIT THEREIN, A FIRST SCORE LINE IN SAID FIRST SIDE PANEL AND A SECOND SCORE LINE IN SAID TOP PANEL, SAID SLIT AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND SCORE LINES BEING IN COPLANAR RELATIONSHIP IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS, AND MEANS FOR SEALING SAID TOP PANEL TO SAID LIP MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A CARTON INCLUDING A BODY PORTION COMPRISING FRONT, REAR, TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE PANELS; SAID FRONT, REAR AND SIDE PANELS EXTENDING BELOW THE BOTTOM PANEL AND PROVIDING DEPENDING FLANGES AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID BOTTOM PANEL; SAID SIDE PANELS INCLUDING A FIRST SIDE PANEL AND A SECOND SIDE PANEL, EACH OF SAID FRONT REAR AND SIDE PANELS HAVING A HORIZONTAL UPPER EDGE AND A HORIZONTAL LOWER EDGE, THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID FRONT, REAR AND SIDE PANELS BEING IN COPLANAR RELATIONSHIP, THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS BEING DISPOSED ABOVE THE UPPER EDGES OF SAID PANELS; A LIP MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID FIRST SIDE PANEL AND HAVING A SLIT THEREIN, A FIRST SCORE LINE IN SAID FIRST SIDE PANEL AND A SECOND SCORE LINE IN SAID TOP PANEL, SAID SLIT AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND SCORE LINES BEING IN COPLANAR RELATIONSHIP IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PANELS, AND MEANS FOR SEALING SAID TOP PANEL TO SAID LIP MEMBER.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |