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US3253753A
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Can connector
Assignee: Mead Johnson and Co LLC
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W Barton
- 👤 Joe T Herron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A61J9/006; A61J11/00; A61J11/0075; A61J11/0095; A61J11/04; A61J11/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN OUTLET CONNECTOR FOR A CON HAVING AN OPENING IN THE SURFACE THEREOF, COMPRISING: A PLUG PORTION INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING; A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID PLUG PORTION FOR SEALED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAN, SAID SECOND PORTION COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BODY HAVING A LOWER SURFACE WHICH SEATS AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE CAN AND AN OUTER EDGE SPACED FROM SAID CAN SURFACE; SAID LOWER SURFACE BEING RECESSED TO FORM A FLEXIBLE FLANGE AT THE LOWER EXTREMITY THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE FLANGE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID OUTER EDGE TO A PLANE BEYOND AND BELOW THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PORTION SO THAT SAID FLANGE CONFORMS TO THE IRREGULARITIES OF THE CAN SURFACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL THEREWITH; AND MEANS DEFINING A FLOW PASSAGE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE CAN AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CONNECTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
AN OUTLET CONNECTOR FOR A CON HAVING AN OPENING IN THE SURFACE THEREOF, COMPRISING: A PLUG PORTION INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING; A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID PLUG PORTION FOR SEALED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAN, SAID SECOND PORTION COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BODY HAVING A LOWER SURFACE WHICH SEATS AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE CAN AND AN OUTER EDGE SPACED FROM SAID CAN SURFACE; SAID LOWER SURFACE BEING RECESSED TO FORM A FLEXIBLE FLANGE AT THE LOWER EXTREMITY THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE FLANGE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID OUTER EDGE TO A PLANE BEYOND AND BELOW THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PORTION SO THAT SAID FLANGE CONFORMS TO THE IRREGULARITIES OF THE CAN SURFACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL THEREWITH; AND MEANS DEFINING A FLOW PASSAGE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE CAN AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CONNECTOR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 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 |