US3204829A
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Self-venting plastic nozzle and spout
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-06
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1983-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John S Song
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/40; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A SELF-VENTING NOZZLE AND SPOUT COMPRISING A TUBULAR BODY; A TRANSVERSE WALL DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE THE HEIGHT OF SAID TUBULAR BODY, SAID WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH A POURING OPENING AND A VENT OPENING; A POURING SPOUT DISPOSED CONTIGUOUS TO SAID POURING OPENING, SAID POURING SPOUT BEING INTEGRAL WITH SAID TUBULAR BODY AND EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY THEREFROM; AND A CLOSURE CAP ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER SAID TUBULAR BODY, SAID CLOSURE CAP HAVING AN END WALL, A FIRST PLUG ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM SAID END WALL AND ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID POURING OPENING, AND A SECOND PLUG ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM SAID END WALL AND HAVING RIB MEANS ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID VENT OPENING; SAID FIRST PLUG ELEMENT HAVING A TAPERED SHOULDER ADAPTED TO WEDGINGLY ENGAGE IN SAID POURING OPENING AND INCLUDING ANNULAR LOCKING RIB MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TRANSVERSE WALL TO LOCK SAID FIRST PLUG ELEMENT WITHIN SAID POURING OPENING AND TO RETAIN SAID CLOSURE CAP ON SAID NOZZLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A SELF-VENTING NOZZLE AND SPOUT COMPRISING A TUBULAR BODY; A TRANSVERSE WALL DISPOSED INTERMEDIATE THE HEIGHT OF SAID TUBULAR BODY, SAID WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH A POURING OPENING AND A VENT OPENING; A POURING SPOUT DISPOSED CONTIGUOUS TO SAID POURING OPENING, SAID POURING SPOUT BEING INTEGRAL WITH SAID TUBULAR BODY AND EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY THEREFROM; AND A CLOSURE CAP ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER SAID TUBULAR BODY, SAID CLOSURE CAP HAVING AN END WALL, A FIRST PLUG ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM SAID END WALL AND ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID POURING OPENING, AND A SECOND PLUG ELEMENT DEPENDING FROM SAID END WALL AND HAVING RIB MEANS ADAPTED TO SEAL SAID VENT OPENING; SAID FIRST PLUG ELEMENT HAVING A TAPERED SHOULDER ADAPTED TO WEDGINGLY ENGAGE IN SAID POURING OPENING AND INCLUDING ANNULAR LOCKING RIB MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID TRANSVERSE WALL TO LOCK SAID FIRST PLUG ELEMENT WITHIN SAID POURING OPENING AND TO RETAIN SAID CLOSURE CAP ON SAID NOZZLE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |