US3195765A
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Tear strip connected to pull tab by means of an integral rivet
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-19
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henchert John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A CONTAINER, A TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER WITHOUT HTE USE OF ANY ADDITIONAL DEVICE, SAID TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY BEING FORMED IN AS PANEL OF SAID CONTAINER AND COMPRISING A TEAR STRIP FORMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF SAID CONTAINER PANEL, SAID TEAR STRIP BEING PRIMARILY DEFINED BY TWO SPACED SCORE LINES IN SAID PANEL AND INCLUDING A STARTING END, A PULL MEMBER OVERLYING SAID TEAR STRIP STARING END FOR FACILITATING THE MANUAL TEARING OF SAID TEAR STRIP FROM SAID CONTAINER PANEL TO EFFECT THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER, A PERMANENT CONNECTION JOINING THE TEAR STRIP STARTING END TO THE PULL MEMBER, SAID TWO SCORE LINES BEING JOINED BY A STARTING SCORE LINE PORTION AT LEAST PARTIALLY DEFINING SAID TEAR STRIP STARTING END, SAID STARTING SCORE LINE PORTION BEING OF A GREATER DEPTH THAN SAID TWO SCORE LINES AND PRESENTING A LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE TO RUPTURE TO FACILITATE THE STARTING OF THE TEARING OF SAID TEAR STRIP FROM SAID CONTAINER PANEL, AND SAID PULL MEMBER PROTECTIVELY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A CONTAINER, A TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER WITHOUT HTE USE OF ANY ADDITIONAL DEVICE, SAID TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY BEING FORMED IN AS PANEL OF SAID CONTAINER AND COMPRISING A TEAR STRIP FORMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF SAID CONTAINER PANEL, SAID TEAR STRIP BEING PRIMARILY DEFINED BY TWO SPACED SCORE LINES IN SAID PANEL AND INCLUDING A STARTING END, A PULL MEMBER OVERLYING SAID TEAR STRIP STARING END FOR FACILITATING THE MANUAL TEARING OF SAID TEAR STRIP FROM SAID CONTAINER PANEL TO EFFECT THE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER, A PERMANENT CONNECTION JOINING THE TEAR STRIP STARTING END TO THE PULL MEMBER, SAID TWO SCORE LINES BEING JOINED BY A STARTING SCORE LINE PORTION AT LEAST PARTIALLY DEFINING SAID TEAR STRIP STARTING END, SAID STARTING SCORE LINE PORTION BEING OF A GREATER DEPTH THAN SAID TWO SCORE LINES AND PRESENTING A LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE TO RUPTURE TO FACILITATE THE STARTING OF THE TEARING OF SAID TEAR STRIP FROM SAID CONTAINER PANEL, AND SAID PULL MEMBER PROTECTIVELY
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |