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US3235117A
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Plastic closure for containers
Assignee: Hunt Foods and Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-07
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Stanley I Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/46; B65D41/48; B65D41/485; B65D55/00; B65D55/16; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A CLOSURE OF MOLDED PLASTIC MATERIAL FOR A CONTAINER HAVING A HOLLOW NECK WITH UPPER AND LOWER COAXIAL CIRCULAR OUTWARDLY-CRESTED BEADS IN AXIALLY SPACED PARALLEL PLANES, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A TOP NECK-TRAVERSING MEMBER, A SLEEVE DEPENDING THEREFROM HAVING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER ANCHOR PORTION JOINED INTEGRALLY BY A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY-EXTENDING TEAR STRIP EXTENDING COMPLETELY AROUND SAID SLEEVE, SAID TEAR STRIP BEING FORMED OF THE SAME PLASTIC MATERIAL AS SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS AND BEING JOINED INTEGRALLY THERETO ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF BY CIRCULAR WEAKENED PORTIONS OF A THICKNESS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING INTEGRAL WITH SAID NECK-TRAVERSING MEMBER AND FORMING THEREWITH A SNAP-OF SNAP-ON CAP MEMBER FOR SAID NECK, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING COMPLETELY SEVERABLE FROM SAID LOWER AN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A CLOSURE OF MOLDED PLASTIC MATERIAL FOR A CONTAINER HAVING A HOLLOW NECK WITH UPPER AND LOWER COAXIAL CIRCULAR OUTWARDLY-CRESTED BEADS IN AXIALLY SPACED PARALLEL PLANES, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A TOP NECK-TRAVERSING MEMBER, A SLEEVE DEPENDING THEREFROM HAVING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER ANCHOR PORTION JOINED INTEGRALLY BY A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY-EXTENDING TEAR STRIP EXTENDING COMPLETELY AROUND SAID SLEEVE, SAID TEAR STRIP BEING FORMED OF THE SAME PLASTIC MATERIAL AS SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS AND BEING JOINED INTEGRALLY THERETO ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF BY CIRCULAR WEAKENED PORTIONS OF A THICKNESS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING INTEGRAL WITH SAID NECK-TRAVERSING MEMBER AND FORMING THEREWITH A SNAP-OF SNAP-ON CAP MEMBER FOR SAID NECK, SAID UPPER PORTION BEING COMPLETELY SEVERABLE FROM SAID LOWER AN-
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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |