US3285467A
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Rip tab opener for sealed containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-14
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James G Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A RIP TAB OPENER FOR CONTAINERS, COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER WALL HAVING A SCORE LINE FORMING A CLOSED LOOP HAVING AN APEX, THE MATERIAL OF SAID WALL WITHIN SAID LOOP FORMING A STRIPABLE CLOSURE; (B) A RIP TAB OVERLYING SAID CONTAINER WALL IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION THEREWITH AND HAVING A FLARED FULCRUM END, A FLARED HANDLE END AND A NECKED PORTION BETWEEN SAID ENDS, SAID FULCRUM END TRAVERSING SAID CLOSURE ADJACENT ITS APEX AND SAID HANDLE END DISPOSED BEYOND SAID APEX; (C) SAID RIP TAB INCLUDING STIFFENER SIDE FLANGES EXTENDING ALONG ITS SIDE EDGES BETWEEN SAID ENDS; (D) AND MEANS JOINING SAID CLOSURE AND SAID RIP TAB BETWEEN AND CONTIGUOUS TO SAID APEX AND SAID FULCRUM; (E) THE HANDLE END OF SAID RIP TAB BEING ARCUATELY MOVABLE ABOUT SAID FULCRUM TO SEVER THE APEX END OF SAID CLOSURE FROM SAID CONTAINER WALL; (F) SAID FLARED HANDLE END BEING MANUALLY GRIPABLE BETWEEN FINGERS OF THE USER TO PEMIT SAID OUTWARD PULL ON SAID CLOSURE FOR REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE FROM THE CONTAINER WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A RIP TAB OPENER FOR CONTAINERS, COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER WALL HAVING A SCORE LINE FORMING A CLOSED LOOP HAVING AN APEX, THE MATERIAL OF SAID WALL WITHIN SAID LOOP FORMING A STRIPABLE CLOSURE; (B) A RIP TAB OVERLYING SAID CONTAINER WALL IN CONTIGUOUS RELATION THEREWITH AND HAVING A FLARED FULCRUM END, A FLARED HANDLE END AND A NECKED PORTION BETWEEN SAID ENDS, SAID FULCRUM END TRAVERSING SAID CLOSURE ADJACENT ITS APEX AND SAID HANDLE END DISPOSED BEYOND SAID APEX; (C) SAID RIP TAB INCLUDING STIFFENER SIDE FLANGES EXTENDING ALONG ITS SIDE EDGES BETWEEN SAID ENDS; (D) AND MEANS JOINING SAID CLOSURE AND SAID RIP TAB BETWEEN AND CONTIGUOUS TO SAID APEX AND SAID FULCRUM; (E) THE HANDLE END OF SAID RIP TAB BEING ARCUATELY MOVABLE ABOUT SAID FULCRUM TO SEVER THE APEX END OF SAID CLOSURE FROM SAID CONTAINER WALL; (F) SAID FLARED HANDLE END BEING MANUALLY GRIPABLE BETWEEN FINGERS OF THE USER TO PEMIT SAID OUTWARD PULL ON SAID CLOSURE FOR REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE FROM THE CONTAINER WALL.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |