US3313446A
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Self-opening container with handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-15
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1984-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo M Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A SURFACE WITH AN OPENING AREA DEFINED BY A PRESCORED LINE, AND COMPRISING: (A) A LEVER LYING ON SAID CONTAINER SURFACE AND ATTACHED TO SAID OPENING AREA, WHEREBY RAISING OF SAID LEVER WILL TEAR SAID AREA FROM THE SAID CONTAINER SURFACE TO ESTABLISH A POURING OPENING; (B) A HANDLE ON THE LEVER AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE LEVER TO SAID OPENING AREA; (E) AND A HINGE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND LEVER, WHEREBY THE HANDLE IS OPERABLE FROM A POSITION LYING ADJACENT THE SAID CONTAINER SURFACE TO A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE POSITION PROJECTING FROM SAID CONTAINER SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A CONTAINER HAVING A SURFACE WITH AN OPENING AREA DEFINED BY A PRESCORED LINE, AND COMPRISING: (A) A LEVER LYING ON SAID CONTAINER SURFACE AND ATTACHED TO SAID OPENING AREA, WHEREBY RAISING OF SAID LEVER WILL TEAR SAID AREA FROM THE SAID CONTAINER SURFACE TO ESTABLISH A POURING OPENING; (B) A HANDLE ON THE LEVER AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE LEVER TO SAID OPENING AREA; (E) AND A HINGE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND LEVER, WHEREBY THE HANDLE IS OPERABLE FROM A POSITION LYING ADJACENT THE SAID CONTAINER SURFACE TO A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE POSITION PROJECTING FROM SAID CONTAINER SURFACE.
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) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |