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US3228552A
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Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1962-02-27
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rutledge George Arthur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D15/00; B65D15/02; B65D15/04; B65D15/06; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
IN COMBINATION: A SHEET MATERIAL CONTAINER HAVING AN END BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR CONTAINER EDGE; A SHEET METAL COVER COVERING SAID CONTAINER EDGE WITH A LIFTABLE, HERMETICALLY SEALED JOINT BETWEEN SAID END BODY PORTION AND SAID COVER, SAID COVER HAVING A MAIN SURFACE AND AN INVERTED U-SHAPED END PORTION TELESCOPING WITH SAID END BODY PORTION TO DEFINE SAID JOINT; AND A BENDABLE SCORE ON SAID COVER EXTENDING FROM ONE POSITION ON SAID U-SHAPED END PORTION TO ANOTHER POSITION OF SAID U-SHAPED END PORTION TO PERMIT A PORTION OF SAID COVER TO BE LIFTED FROM SAID CONTAINER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN COMBINATION: A SHEET MATERIAL CONTAINER HAVING AN END BODY PORTION PROVIDED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR CONTAINER EDGE; A SHEET METAL COVER COVERING SAID CONTAINER EDGE WITH A LIFTABLE, HERMETICALLY SEALED JOINT BETWEEN SAID END BODY PORTION AND SAID COVER, SAID COVER HAVING A MAIN SURFACE AND AN INVERTED U-SHAPED END PORTION TELESCOPING WITH SAID END BODY PORTION TO DEFINE SAID JOINT; AND A BENDABLE SCORE ON SAID COVER EXTENDING FROM ONE POSITION ON SAID U-SHAPED END PORTION TO ANOTHER POSITION OF SAID U-SHAPED END PORTION TO PERMIT A PORTION OF SAID COVER TO BE LIFTED FROM SAID CONTAINER
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |