US3260425A
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Container with closure plug and severable outlet element
Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
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Filing: 1964-03-16
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin E Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A RECLOSABLE CONTAINER HAVING A HOLLOW BODY, A CONSTRICTED NECK FORMING AN OPENING CONMMUNICATING THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOLLOW BODY TO A HOLLOW BELLOWS-SHAPED TOP HAVING RESILIENT WALLS CAPABLE OF DEFORMATION WITHIN ITSELF AND CAPABLE OF BEING SEVERED ALONG ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID TOP HAVING AN INVERTED UPPER SURFACE FORMING A PLUG SPACED APART FROM AND POSITIONED ABOVE SAID OPENING AND ADAPTED TO FORM A FLUID-TIGHT CLOSURE WITH SAID NECK WHEN A COMPRESSIVE FORCE SUFFICIENT TO DEFORM SAID TOP INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID NECK IS APPLIED TO SAID TOP AND MEANS ON SAID TOP TO ENABLE TENSIONAL AND COMPRESSIVE FORCE TO BE APPLIED THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A RECLOSABLE CONTAINER HAVING A HOLLOW BODY, A CONSTRICTED NECK FORMING AN OPENING CONMMUNICATING THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOLLOW BODY TO A HOLLOW BELLOWS-SHAPED TOP HAVING RESILIENT WALLS CAPABLE OF DEFORMATION WITHIN ITSELF AND CAPABLE OF BEING SEVERED ALONG ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID TOP HAVING AN INVERTED UPPER SURFACE FORMING A PLUG SPACED APART FROM AND POSITIONED ABOVE SAID OPENING AND ADAPTED TO FORM A FLUID-TIGHT CLOSURE WITH SAID NECK WHEN A COMPRESSIVE FORCE SUFFICIENT TO DEFORM SAID TOP INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID NECK IS APPLIED TO SAID TOP AND MEANS ON SAID TOP TO ENABLE TENSIONAL AND COMPRESSIVE FORCE TO BE APPLIED THERETO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR975034A
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FR1220045A
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |