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Sifter fitment and cover cap for a container with means to attach the cap to the sifter
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-12
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1985-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Albert S Johnson
- 👤 Ira H Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/24; B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/18; B65D47/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER HAVING A MOUTH-DEFINING NECK EMBODYING AN ANNULAR END RIM, A SIFTER FITMENT ATTACHED TO THE NECK AND COMPRISING A FLAT WALL SPANNING THE MOUTH AND HAVING A CENTRAL AREA PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF APERTURES, A COVER CAP HAVING A TOP WALL AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING THEREFROM, THE COVER CAP ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER THE FITMENT AND A PORTION OF THE NECK WITH THE DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM THE FITMENT AND THE NECK, AN ANNULAR UPSTANDING WALL RISING FROM THE FITMENT ABOUT THE APERTURED AREA, THERE BEING AN EXTERNAL OUTWARDLY DOWNWARDLY INCLINED SHOULDER ON SAID WALL, THE COVER-CAP TOP HAVING AN ANNULAR DEPENDING WALL FORMED WITH AN EXTERNAL INTEGRAL BEAD ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID INCLINED SHOULDER AND THEREBY SECURING SAID CAP TO THE FITMENT AND CONTAINER, THE BEAD AND SHOULDER OVERLYING SAID END RIM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER HAVING A MOUTH-DEFINING NECK EMBODYING AN ANNULAR END RIM, A SIFTER FITMENT ATTACHED TO THE NECK AND COMPRISING A FLAT WALL SPANNING THE MOUTH AND HAVING A CENTRAL AREA PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF APERTURES, A COVER CAP HAVING A TOP WALL AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING THEREFROM, THE COVER CAP ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE OVER THE FITMENT AND A PORTION OF THE NECK WITH THE DEPENDING ANNULAR SKIRT SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM THE FITMENT AND THE NECK, AN ANNULAR UPSTANDING WALL RISING FROM THE FITMENT ABOUT THE APERTURED AREA, THERE BEING AN EXTERNAL OUTWARDLY DOWNWARDLY INCLINED SHOULDER ON SAID WALL, THE COVER-CAP TOP HAVING AN ANNULAR DEPENDING WALL FORMED WITH AN EXTERNAL INTEGRAL BEAD ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID INCLINED SHOULDER AND THEREBY SECURING SAID CAP TO THE FITMENT AND CONTAINER, THE BEAD AND SHOULDER OVERLYING SAID END RIM.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |