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US3301459A
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Closure for drinking containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-16
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy F Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0237; B65D43/0256; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00046; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00638; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00731; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A CLOSURE FOR DRINKING CONTAINERS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED AND COMPRISING: (A) A TOP OF FLEXIBLE AND RESILIENT MATERIAL; (B) MEANS SECURING SAID TOP TO THE CONTAINER TO CLOSE THE SAME; (C) AND A LINE OF WEAKENING WITH AT LEAST ONE OPEN VENT PERFORATION AND DIVIDING THE TOP INTO SEPARABLE AND ADJACENTLY OPPOSED RELATIVELY MOVABLE PORTIONS, SAID PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE APART FOR DRINKING PURPOSES AND NORMALLY MOVABLE TOGETHER TO PREVENT SPILLAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A CLOSURE FOR DRINKING CONTAINERS OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED AND COMPRISING: (A) A TOP OF FLEXIBLE AND RESILIENT MATERIAL; (B) MEANS SECURING SAID TOP TO THE CONTAINER TO CLOSE THE SAME; (C) AND A LINE OF WEAKENING WITH AT LEAST ONE OPEN VENT PERFORATION AND DIVIDING THE TOP INTO SEPARABLE AND ADJACENTLY OPPOSED RELATIVELY MOVABLE PORTIONS, SAID PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE APART FOR DRINKING PURPOSES AND NORMALLY MOVABLE TOGETHER TO PREVENT SPILLAGE.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |