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Container for a keg or the like
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1963-05-22
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Hunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3879; B65D81/3825; B65D81/3827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER HAVING SIDE WALL MEANS DEFINING A COMPARTMENT IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID SIDE WALL MEANS HAVING OPPOSED RECESSES PROVIDED THEREIN AND INTERCONNECTED TO SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID RECESSES RESPECTIVELY DEFINING SHOULDER MEANS, SAID SIDE WALL MEANS HAVING AN OPENING PASSING THERETHROUGH, A MEMBER FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID OPENING, AND A KEG OR THE LIKE DISPOSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND HAVING END WALLS RECEIVED IN SAID RECESSES AND RESTING ON SAID SHOULDER MEANS, SAID KEG HAVING DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER HAVING SIDE WALL MEANS DEFINING A COMPARTMENT IN SAID CONTAINER, SAID SIDE WALL MEANS HAVING OPPOSED RECESSES PROVIDED THEREIN AND INTERCONNECTED TO SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID RECESSES RESPECTIVELY DEFINING SHOULDER MEANS, SAID SIDE WALL MEANS HAVING AN OPENING PASSING THERETHROUGH, A MEMBER FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING AND CLOSING SAID OPENING, AND A KEG OR THE LIKE DISPOSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND HAVING END WALLS RECEIVED IN SAID RECESSES AND RESTING ON SAID SHOULDER MEANS, SAID KEG HAVING DISPENSING MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |