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US3322262A
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Moisture-tight container
Assignee: LEAMING PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose R Puente
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/02; B65D85/04; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0223
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A MOISTURE-TIGHT CONTAINER ADAPTED FOR ENCLOSING AND SUPPORTING A HOLLOW CORE ON WHICH STRAND MATERIAL IS WOUND, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF HOLLOW, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH HAS AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END, AND EACH OF WHICH IS FORMED OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL; (B) A FEMALE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE FEMALE THREADS ADJACENT ITS OPEN END; (C) A MALE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE MALE THREADS ADJACENT ITS OPEN END; (D) SAID MALE AND FEMALE THREADS BEING CONFIGURED TO INTERFERE SO AS TO FORM A MOISTURE-TIGHT SEAL WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE SCREWED TOGETHER; (E) EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE AN INTERNALLY PROJECTING TRUNNION ADAPTED TO FIT CLOSELY INSIDE THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF SAID CORE; AND (F) EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED, EXTERNAL PROJECTIONS ARRANGED TO INTERLOCK ROTATIONALLY AND LATERALLY WITH CORRESPONDING PROJECTIONS ON ANY OF SAID MEMBERS TO FACILITATE STACKING OF ONE OF SAID CONTAINERS ATOP ANOTHER AND TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN ANY OF SAID MEMBERS OF ANY OF SAID STACKED CONTAINERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A MOISTURE-TIGHT CONTAINER ADAPTED FOR ENCLOSING AND SUPPORTING A HOLLOW CORE ON WHICH STRAND MATERIAL IS WOUND, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF HOLLOW, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH HAS AN OPEN END AND A CLOSED END, AND EACH OF WHICH IS FORMED OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL; (B) A FEMALE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE FEMALE THREADS ADJACENT ITS OPEN END; (C) A MALE ONE OF SAID MEMBERS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE MALE THREADS ADJACENT ITS OPEN END; (D) SAID MALE AND FEMALE THREADS BEING CONFIGURED TO INTERFERE SO AS TO FORM A MOISTURE-TIGHT SEAL WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE SCREWED TOGETHER; (E) EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE AN INTERNALLY PROJECTING TRUNNION ADAPTED TO FIT CLOSELY INSIDE THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF SAID CORE; AND (F) EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING CONFIGURED TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED, EXTERNAL PROJECTIONS ARRANGED TO INTERLOCK ROTATIONALLY AND LATERALLY WITH CORRESPONDING PROJECTIONS ON ANY OF SAID MEMBERS TO FACILITATE STACKING OF ONE OF SAID CONTAINERS ATOP ANOTHER AND TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN ANY OF SAID MEMBERS OF ANY OF SAID STACKED CONTAINERS.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |