US3241731A
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Caps with spouts
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1963-08-08
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard M Bright
- 👤 Frederick W Schreiber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A CAP FOR A CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS COMPRISING A BODY PORTION, MEANS ON SAID BODY PORTION TO DETACHABLY SECURE AND SEAL THE CAP ON THE CONTAINER, AN ANNULAR DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING RIB ON SAID BODY PORTION, SAID RIB DEFINING AN OUTLET CHAMBER INWARDLY THEREOF AND DISPOSED TO BE IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A RIM ON THE RECEPTACE, AND SPOUT MEANS ON SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT DISCHARGE PASSAGE THEREIN COMMUNICATING WITH SAID OUTLET CHAMBER AND DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF THE CONTAINER TO DIRECT A STREAM OF LIQUID AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID SPOUT MEANS HAVING A CLOSURE PORTION FORMED INTEGRALLY THEREWITH AND MEANS DEFINING A CUTTING PLANE TO FACILITATE THE CUTTING AWAY OF SAID CLOSURE PORTION TO OPEN THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A CAP FOR A CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS COMPRISING A BODY PORTION, MEANS ON SAID BODY PORTION TO DETACHABLY SECURE AND SEAL THE CAP ON THE CONTAINER, AN ANNULAR DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING RIB ON SAID BODY PORTION, SAID RIB DEFINING AN OUTLET CHAMBER INWARDLY THEREOF AND DISPOSED TO BE IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A RIM ON THE RECEPTACE, AND SPOUT MEANS ON SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT DISCHARGE PASSAGE THEREIN COMMUNICATING WITH SAID OUTLET CHAMBER AND DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF THE CONTAINER TO DIRECT A STREAM OF LIQUID AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID SPOUT MEANS HAVING A CLOSURE PORTION FORMED INTEGRALLY THEREWITH AND MEANS DEFINING A CUTTING PLANE TO FACILITATE THE CUTTING AWAY OF SAID CLOSURE PORTION TO OPEN THE 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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |