US3197057A
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Capped drinking containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothea M Weitzner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/245; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A CLOSURE CAP FOR A FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINER HAVING A RIM, SAID SKIRT COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A FLAT CIRCULAR TOP, AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID TOP FOR ENGAGING ON THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER, A TEARING TAB INTEGRAL WITH SAID SKIRT, SAID SKIRT HAVING A TRANSVERSE SCORE LINE AT SAID TAB FOR RELEASING THE SKIRT FROM THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER, A TUBE INTEGRAL WITH SAID SKIRT AND SEPARABLE FROM THE SKIRT BY ANOTHER SCORE LINE EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE SKIRT, SAID TAB BEING LOCATED AT ONE END OF SAID TUBE, WHEREBY THE CAP IS RELEASED FROM THE CONTAINER WHEN THE SKIRT IS TORN ALONG SAID TRANSVERSE SCORE LINE, AND THE TUBE IS RELEASED FROM THE SKIRT WHEN THE SKIRT IS TORN ALONG SAID OTHER SCORE LINE TO SERVE AS A DRINKING STRAW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A CLOSURE CAP FOR A FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINER HAVING A RIM, SAID SKIRT COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A FLAT CIRCULAR TOP, AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID TOP FOR ENGAGING ON THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER, A TEARING TAB INTEGRAL WITH SAID SKIRT, SAID SKIRT HAVING A TRANSVERSE SCORE LINE AT SAID TAB FOR RELEASING THE SKIRT FROM THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER, A TUBE INTEGRAL WITH SAID SKIRT AND SEPARABLE FROM THE SKIRT BY ANOTHER SCORE LINE EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE SKIRT, SAID TAB BEING LOCATED AT ONE END OF SAID TUBE, WHEREBY THE CAP IS RELEASED FROM THE CONTAINER WHEN THE SKIRT IS TORN ALONG SAID TRANSVERSE SCORE LINE, AND THE TUBE IS RELEASED FROM THE SKIRT WHEN THE SKIRT IS TORN ALONG SAID OTHER SCORE LINE TO SERVE AS A DRINKING STRAW.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |