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US3307737A
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Attachment of an opener to the wall of a can
Assignee: Harvey Aluminum Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-30
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1985-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo M Harvey
- 👤 Ralph W Hilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/34; B65D17/347; B65D17/353; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49938; Y10T29/49943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CONTAINER AND OPENER THEREFOR COMPRISING A CAN HAVING AN IMPERFORATED TOP, AN UNBROKEN HOLLOW RIVET PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CAN AND CONTINUOUS WITH SAID CAN TOP, AN OPENER SUPERIMPOSED UPON THE TOP OF SAID CAN, SAID OPENER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE RECEIVING SAID RIVET, SAID RIVET INCLUDING A PERIPHERAL WALL AND A TRANSVERSE HEAD PORTION SECURING SAID OPENER TO SAID CAN TOP, SAID CAN TOP HAVING A PORTION IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING SAID RIVET OF REDUCED CROSS SECTION, SAID PERIPHERAL WALL BEING OF THE MATERIAL SOLELY OUT OF SAID CAN TOP BY WHICH THE THICKNESS OF SAID IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING PORTION IS REDUCED, SAID RIVET HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIMENSION THROUGH ITS CENTER AT SAID CAN TOP NO GREATER THAN 0.15 INCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CONTAINER AND OPENER THEREFOR COMPRISING A CAN HAVING AN IMPERFORATED TOP, AN UNBROKEN HOLLOW RIVET PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CAN AND CONTINUOUS WITH SAID CAN TOP, AN OPENER SUPERIMPOSED UPON THE TOP OF SAID CAN, SAID OPENER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE RECEIVING SAID RIVET, SAID RIVET INCLUDING A PERIPHERAL WALL AND A TRANSVERSE HEAD PORTION SECURING SAID OPENER TO SAID CAN TOP, SAID CAN TOP HAVING A PORTION IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING SAID RIVET OF REDUCED CROSS SECTION, SAID PERIPHERAL WALL BEING OF THE MATERIAL SOLELY OUT OF SAID CAN TOP BY WHICH THE THICKNESS OF SAID IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING PORTION IS REDUCED, SAID RIVET HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIMENSION THROUGH ITS CENTER AT SAID CAN TOP NO GREATER THAN 0.15 INCH.
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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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |