US3261497A
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Can
Assignee: Rexam Beverage Can Co
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Filing: 1964-03-02
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin B Lipske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/506
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A CONTAINER WALL MEMBER COMPRISING A SHEET OF MATERIAL PERFORATED TO FORM AN OPENING AND A SLOT REMOTE FROM SAID OPENING, A TAB PROJECTING THROUGH SAID SLOT AND COOPERATING WITH THE SHEET ADJACENT TO THE SLOT TO FORM A HINGE FOR SAID TAB, ONE PART OF THE TAB BEING ADJACENT TO ONE SIDE OF THE SHEET AN ANOTHER PART OF THE TAB BEING ADJACENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHEET WITH SAID ONE PART OF THE TAB BEING DISPOSED ACROSS SAID OPENING AND ACCESSIBLE THEREAT FOR APPLICATION OF MANUAL PRESSURE THERETO, AND SEALING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID TAB AND SHEET FOR RETAINING THE TAB ACROSS SAID OPENING AND FOR FORMING A HERMETIC SEAL ACROSS SAID OPENING AND SAID SLOT, SAID SEALING MEANS BEING BONDED TO SAID ONE PART AND SAID SHEET, SAID SEALING MEANS BEING SUFFICIENTLY FRANGIBLE TO BE RUPTURED UPON APPLICATION OF MANUAL FORCE TO SAID ACCESSIBLE PART OF THE TAB SO THAT AFTER RUPTURE THE TAB MAY SWING ABOUT SAID HINGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A CONTAINER WALL MEMBER COMPRISING A SHEET OF MATERIAL PERFORATED TO FORM AN OPENING AND A SLOT REMOTE FROM SAID OPENING, A TAB PROJECTING THROUGH SAID SLOT AND COOPERATING WITH THE SHEET ADJACENT TO THE SLOT TO FORM A HINGE FOR SAID TAB, ONE PART OF THE TAB BEING ADJACENT TO ONE SIDE OF THE SHEET AN ANOTHER PART OF THE TAB BEING ADJACENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHEET WITH SAID ONE PART OF THE TAB BEING DISPOSED ACROSS SAID OPENING AND ACCESSIBLE THEREAT FOR APPLICATION OF MANUAL PRESSURE THERETO, AND SEALING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID TAB AND SHEET FOR RETAINING THE TAB ACROSS SAID OPENING AND FOR FORMING A HERMETIC SEAL ACROSS SAID OPENING AND SAID SLOT, SAID SEALING MEANS BEING BONDED TO SAID ONE PART AND SAID SHEET, SAID SEALING MEANS BEING SUFFICIENTLY FRANGIBLE TO BE RUPTURED UPON APPLICATION OF MANUAL FORCE TO SAID ACCESSIBLE PART OF THE TAB SO THAT AFTER RUPTURE THE TAB MAY SWING ABOUT SAID HINGE.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |