US3326699A
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Food package
Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-14
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1984-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar F Seiferth
- 👤 Glenn M Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A HERMETICALLY SEALED FOOD PACKAGE WHICH CONSISTS OF A FOOD PRODUCT ARRANGED IN THE FORM OF AN UPRIGHT MASS, A RELATIVELY THIN RIGID METAL DISC HAVING A CENTER PORTION ON WHICH THE PRODUCT IS SUPPORTED AND A PERIPHERAL SEAM FORMING EDGE PORTION PROVIDING AN UPWARDLY FACING, PERIPHERALLY EXTENDING POCKET, A COVER FORMING MEMBER FOR SAID PRODUCT WHICH HAS AN INVERTED TRAY FORM AND WHICH IS OF AT LEAST SEMI-RIGID TRANSPARENT PLASTIC MATERIAL, SAID COVER FORMING MEMBER BEING PRE-FORMED TO PROVIDE AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY STEPPED FLANGE FORMATION ON ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE WHICH FLANGE FORMATION COMPRISES A SHOULDER FORMING INNER FLANGE PORTION SEATED ON THE PERIPHERAL MARGIN OF THE PRODUCT SUPPORTING PORTION OF SAID METAL DISC, A SEAM FORMING OUTER FLANGE PORTION WHICH IS SEATED IN THE POCKET PROVIDED IN THE SEAM FORMING EDGE PORTION OF THE METAL DISC, SAID SEAM FORMING FLANGE PORTIONS BEING IN TIGHTLY CLOSED DOUBLE SEAM FORMING RELATION, SAID METAL DISC BEING SCORED FOR TEARING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A HERMETICALLY SEALED FOOD PACKAGE WHICH CONSISTS OF A FOOD PRODUCT ARRANGED IN THE FORM OF AN UPRIGHT MASS, A RELATIVELY THIN RIGID METAL DISC HAVING A CENTER PORTION ON WHICH THE PRODUCT IS SUPPORTED AND A PERIPHERAL SEAM FORMING EDGE PORTION PROVIDING AN UPWARDLY FACING, PERIPHERALLY EXTENDING POCKET, A COVER FORMING MEMBER FOR SAID PRODUCT WHICH HAS AN INVERTED TRAY FORM AND WHICH IS OF AT LEAST SEMI-RIGID TRANSPARENT PLASTIC MATERIAL, SAID COVER FORMING MEMBER BEING PRE-FORMED TO PROVIDE AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY STEPPED FLANGE FORMATION ON ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE WHICH FLANGE FORMATION COMPRISES A SHOULDER FORMING INNER FLANGE PORTION SEATED ON THE PERIPHERAL MARGIN OF THE PRODUCT SUPPORTING PORTION OF SAID METAL DISC, A SEAM FORMING OUTER FLANGE PORTION WHICH IS SEATED IN THE POCKET PROVIDED IN THE SEAM FORMING EDGE PORTION OF THE METAL DISC, SAID SEAM FORMING FLANGE PORTIONS BEING IN TIGHTLY CLOSED DOUBLE SEAM FORMING RELATION, SAID METAL DISC BEING SCORED FOR TEARING
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |