US3250426A
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Pre-puncturing tab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-24
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1984-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ermal C Fraze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011; B65D2205/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A CONTAINER WHEREIN A PLURALITY CONTENT IS HELD UNDER PRESSURE BY A GASEOUS FLUID, THE COMBINATION OF: SCORING IN A WALL OF THE CONTAINER FORMING A TEAR STRIP; A TAB CONNECTED TO THE TEAR STRIP TO SERVE AS A HANDLE FOR MANUALLY TEARING THE TEAR STRIP FOR ACCESS TO THE PRIMARY CONTENT; AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE TAB AND OPERABLY BY MANIPULATION OF THE TAB TO FORM A VENT APERTURE IN THE WALL OF THE CONTAINER FOR RELEASE OF GASEOUS FLUID FROM THE CONTAINER TO REDUCE THE FLUID PRESSURE IN THE CONTAINER BEFORE THE TAB SEVERS THE TEAR STRIP TO EXTENT OF SUBSTANTIALLY EXPOSING THE PRIMARY CONTENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A CONTAINER WHEREIN A PLURALITY CONTENT IS HELD UNDER PRESSURE BY A GASEOUS FLUID, THE COMBINATION OF: SCORING IN A WALL OF THE CONTAINER FORMING A TEAR STRIP; A TAB CONNECTED TO THE TEAR STRIP TO SERVE AS A HANDLE FOR MANUALLY TEARING THE TEAR STRIP FOR ACCESS TO THE PRIMARY CONTENT; AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE TAB AND OPERABLY BY MANIPULATION OF THE TAB TO FORM A VENT APERTURE IN THE WALL OF THE CONTAINER FOR RELEASE OF GASEOUS FLUID FROM THE CONTAINER TO REDUCE THE FLUID PRESSURE IN THE CONTAINER BEFORE THE TAB SEVERS THE TEAR STRIP TO EXTENT OF SUBSTANTIALLY EXPOSING THE PRIMARY CONTENT.
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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |