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US3262630A
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Box with pour opening
Assignee: Kapak Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley R Koolnis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/70; B65D5/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A BOX HAVING A RECLOSABLE POUR OPENING, SAID BOX BEING FORMED OF A SINGLE PIECE BLANK CUT AND CREASED AND FOLDED TO PROVIDE MAIN AND SIDE PANELS, A BOTTOM, AND OVERLYING TOP FLAPS, THE UPPER TOP FLAP BEING PERFORATED AND CEASED TO PROVIDE THE UPPER LAYER OF A CLOSURE WHICH HAS A HINGE CREASE, THE SUBJACENT FLAP BEING PERFORATED TO PROVIDE THE LOWER LAYER OF SAID CLOSURE, THE FREE END OF SAID LOWER LAYER PROJECTING WELL BEYOND THE UPPER LAYER TO PROVIDE A HINGED TUCK TAB WHICH IS INITIALLY OUTSIDE THE BOX BUT ON RECLOSING IS RECEIVED INSIDE THE BOX, SAID UPPER LAYER PROJECTING SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE HINGE OF THE DUCK TAB TO PROVIDE A TOP STOP WHEN RECLOSING AND WHICH SERVES ALSO AS A FINGER CATCH WHEN OPENING THE CLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A BOX HAVING A RECLOSABLE POUR OPENING, SAID BOX BEING FORMED OF A SINGLE PIECE BLANK CUT AND CREASED AND FOLDED TO PROVIDE MAIN AND SIDE PANELS, A BOTTOM, AND OVERLYING TOP FLAPS, THE UPPER TOP FLAP BEING PERFORATED AND CEASED TO PROVIDE THE UPPER LAYER OF A CLOSURE WHICH HAS A HINGE CREASE, THE SUBJACENT FLAP BEING PERFORATED TO PROVIDE THE LOWER LAYER OF SAID CLOSURE, THE FREE END OF SAID LOWER LAYER PROJECTING WELL BEYOND THE UPPER LAYER TO PROVIDE A HINGED TUCK TAB WHICH IS INITIALLY OUTSIDE THE BOX BUT ON RECLOSING IS RECEIVED INSIDE THE BOX, SAID UPPER LAYER PROJECTING SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE HINGE OF THE DUCK TAB TO PROVIDE A TOP STOP WHEN RECLOSING AND WHICH SERVES ALSO AS A FINGER CATCH WHEN OPENING THE CLOSURE.
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |