US3248016A
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Snap-on cover for draining liquids from food containers
Assignee: LUCILLE M RACHIE
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Filing: 1965-01-04
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eileen C Dahl
- 👤 Helen R Groth
- 👤 James L Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN UPRIGHT OPEN TOP CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER CONTAINING FOOD PARTICLES OF A PREDETERMINED SIZE IMMERSED IN LIQUID, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN ANNULAR BEAD EXTENDING AROUND THE OPENING TOP THEREOF, A COVER FORMED OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING LIMITED ELASTICITY, SAID COVER COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED CIRCULAR BODY AND AN ANNULAR FLANGE SURROUNDING AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONNECTED TO THE BODY, SAID BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH WHICH ARE SMALLER THAN THE SIZE OF SAID FOOD PARTICLES BUT SUFFICIENTLY LARGE FOR PASSAGE OF THE LIQUID THERETHROUGH, SAID FLANGE HAVING A LOWER FLANGE PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BODY AND ADAPTED TO SURROUND AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE BEAD TO HOLD THE COVER OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, SAID FLANGE HAVING AN ANNULAR UPPER FLANGE PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE BODY, SAID FLANGE PORTIONS BEING COAXIAL AND SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN DIAMETER, SAID ANNULAR UPPER FLANGE PORTION FORMING THREE UPRIGHT LEGS WHICH ARE EQUALLY SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE BODY AND WHICH EXTEND EQUIDISTANT FROM THE BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN UPRIGHT OPEN TOP CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER CONTAINING FOOD PARTICLES OF A PREDETERMINED SIZE IMMERSED IN LIQUID, SAID CONTAINER HAVING AN ANNULAR BEAD EXTENDING AROUND THE OPENING TOP THEREOF, A COVER FORMED OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING LIMITED ELASTICITY, SAID COVER COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED CIRCULAR BODY AND AN ANNULAR FLANGE SURROUNDING AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONNECTED TO THE BODY, SAID BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH WHICH ARE SMALLER THAN THE SIZE OF SAID FOOD PARTICLES BUT SUFFICIENTLY LARGE FOR PASSAGE OF THE LIQUID THERETHROUGH, SAID FLANGE HAVING A LOWER FLANGE PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BODY AND ADAPTED TO SURROUND AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE BEAD TO HOLD THE COVER OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, SAID FLANGE HAVING AN ANNULAR UPPER FLANGE PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE BODY, SAID FLANGE PORTIONS BEING COAXIAL AND SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN DIAMETER, SAID ANNULAR UPPER FLANGE PORTION FORMING THREE UPRIGHT LEGS WHICH ARE EQUALLY SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE BODY AND WHICH EXTEND EQUIDISTANT FROM THE BODY.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |