US3253733A
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Easy open container and method
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1964-01-31
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1984-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Brock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:51
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/38; B21D51/383; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A WALL PROVIDED WITH A LIFTABLE PORTION, SAID LIFTABLE PORTION HAVING A RAISED SECTION INBOARD OF THE PERIPHERY THEREOF SAID RAISED SECTION HAVING A PROJECTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID RAISED SECTION AND SAID PERIPHERY OF SAID LIFTABLE PORTION WHEREBY AN INSTRUMENT CAN BE PLACED AGAINST THE FREE END OF SAID PROJECTION AND BEND SAID LIFTABLE PORTION BETWEEN SAID PROJECTION OF SAID RAISED SECTION AND SAID WALL BY BEING GUIDED INTO SAID CONTAINER BY SAID PROJECTION SO AS TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID CONTAINER AND LIOFT SAID LIFTABLE PORTION AWAY FROM SAID WALL TO PROVIDE AN OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER FOR PRODUCT DISPENSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A WALL PROVIDED WITH A LIFTABLE PORTION, SAID LIFTABLE PORTION HAVING A RAISED SECTION INBOARD OF THE PERIPHERY THEREOF SAID RAISED SECTION HAVING A PROJECTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID RAISED SECTION AND SAID PERIPHERY OF SAID LIFTABLE PORTION WHEREBY AN INSTRUMENT CAN BE PLACED AGAINST THE FREE END OF SAID PROJECTION AND BEND SAID LIFTABLE PORTION BETWEEN SAID PROJECTION OF SAID RAISED SECTION AND SAID WALL BY BEING GUIDED INTO SAID CONTAINER BY SAID PROJECTION SO AS TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID CONTAINER AND LIOFT SAID LIFTABLE PORTION AWAY FROM SAID WALL TO PROVIDE AN OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER FOR PRODUCT DISPENSING.
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) | 1969-05-30 | 1969-11-29 | 1970-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-30 | 1973-11-29 | 1974-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-30 | 1977-11-29 | 1978-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |