US3311145A
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Container and closure structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-30
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1985-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark N Zalk
- 👤 Ralph A Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A CONTAINER AND CLOSURE STRUCTURE COMPRISING A BAG INCLUDING A FRONT WALL AND A REAR WALL, SAID REAR WALL EXTENDING BEYOND SAID FRONT WALL AT THE CLOSURE END OF THE BAG TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED FLAP ADAPTED TO FOLD ALONG A TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE OVER SAID FRONT WALL TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE FOR THE MOUTH OF THE BAG; A CLOSURE FASTENER MEMBER EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BAG AND SECURED ALONG BOTH THE FLAP EXTENSION AND THE ADJACENT BODY PORTION OF SAID REAR WALL AND ADAPTED TO BE ITSELF FOLDED TRANSVERSELY ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LINE OF FOLD AS THE FLAP WHEN THE CLOSURE IS EFFECTED; AND INTERENGAGEABLE SNAP FASTENER PARTS ON SAID MEMBER ONE UPON EITHER SIDE OF SAID TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE AND ADAPTED TO SNAP INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER WHEN THE CLOSURE FLAP AND THE ATTACHED FASTENER MEMBER ARE FOLDED TO CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A CONTAINER AND CLOSURE STRUCTURE COMPRISING A BAG INCLUDING A FRONT WALL AND A REAR WALL, SAID REAR WALL EXTENDING BEYOND SAID FRONT WALL AT THE CLOSURE END OF THE BAG TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED FLAP ADAPTED TO FOLD ALONG A TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE OVER SAID FRONT WALL TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE FOR THE MOUTH OF THE BAG; A CLOSURE FASTENER MEMBER EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BAG AND SECURED ALONG BOTH THE FLAP EXTENSION AND THE ADJACENT BODY PORTION OF SAID REAR WALL AND ADAPTED TO BE ITSELF FOLDED TRANSVERSELY ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LINE OF FOLD AS THE FLAP WHEN THE CLOSURE IS EFFECTED; AND INTERENGAGEABLE SNAP FASTENER PARTS ON SAID MEMBER ONE UPON EITHER SIDE OF SAID TRANSVERSE FOLD LINE AND ADAPTED TO SNAP INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER WHEN THE CLOSURE FLAP AND THE ATTACHED FASTENER MEMBER ARE FOLDED TO CLOSED POSITION.
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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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |