US3209978A
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Liquid absorbing and concealing device
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-08
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1984-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde F Dupuis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/264; B65D1/00; B65D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN COMBINATION; A CONTAINER FOR JUICE EXUDING PRODUCTS, SUCH AS MEAT OR POULTRY, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A PRODUCT ENCLOSING WALL AND BEING OF THE TYPE WHEREIN THE PRODUCT IS VISIBLE TO THE VIEW OF A PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER, AND, A LIQUID ABSORBING AND CONCEALING DEVICE PLACED THEREIN SO AS TO REST ON AN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER WALL, SAID LIQUID ABSORBING AND CONCEALING DEVICE COMPRISING TWO CO-EXTENSIVE EXPANSES OF THIN SUBSTANTIALLY MOISTURE RESISTANT MATERIAL ARRANGED IN CLOSE, NORMALLY TOUCHING, SUPERPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO PROVIDE A HAIRLINE LIQUID ABSORBING CAPILLARY GAP BETWEEN THE EXPANSES WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EXPANSES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OPAQUE AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF SMALL LIQUID PASSING OPENINGS THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN COMBINATION; A CONTAINER FOR JUICE EXUDING PRODUCTS, SUCH AS MEAT OR POULTRY, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A PRODUCT ENCLOSING WALL AND BEING OF THE TYPE WHEREIN THE PRODUCT IS VISIBLE TO THE VIEW OF A PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER, AND, A LIQUID ABSORBING AND CONCEALING DEVICE PLACED THEREIN SO AS TO REST ON AN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER WALL, SAID LIQUID ABSORBING AND CONCEALING DEVICE COMPRISING TWO CO-EXTENSIVE EXPANSES OF THIN SUBSTANTIALLY MOISTURE RESISTANT MATERIAL ARRANGED IN CLOSE, NORMALLY TOUCHING, SUPERPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO PROVIDE A HAIRLINE LIQUID ABSORBING CAPILLARY GAP BETWEEN THE EXPANSES WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EXPANSES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OPAQUE AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF SMALL LIQUID PASSING OPENINGS THERETHROUGH.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |