US3334775A
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Gated can lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-23
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald B Klein
- 👤 Kenneth E Harper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A GATED CAN LID COMPRISING A UNITARY STRUCTURE FORMED BY DRAWING AND SHAPING A FLAT SHEET METAL CANLID MEMBER TO PROVIDE AN APERTURE IN THE SURFACE OF THE MEMBER AND A GATE PANEL UNDERNEATH THE APERTURE ADAPTED TO NORMALLY CLOSE IT, AND IN AN ARRANGEMENT WHEREIN THE SURFACE OF THE LID IS UNDERFOLDED ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE APERTURE AS A 180-DEGREE OUTWARD UNDERFOLD TO FORM A NARROW SPACER STRIP AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LID ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE APERTURE, WHEREIN THE METAL SHEET IS THENCE INFOLDED ABOUT THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SPACER STRIP AS A 180-DEGREE INWARD UNDERFOLD TO MERGE INTO THE METAL SHEET PORTION CONSTITUTING SAID GATE PANEL, AND A SCORE CUT ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE GATE PANEL ADJACENT TO THE SAID 180-DEGREE INWARD UNDERFOLD ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE GATE PANEL TO BE SEVERED FROM THE SPACER STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A GATED CAN LID COMPRISING A UNITARY STRUCTURE FORMED BY DRAWING AND SHAPING A FLAT SHEET METAL CANLID MEMBER TO PROVIDE AN APERTURE IN THE SURFACE OF THE MEMBER AND A GATE PANEL UNDERNEATH THE APERTURE ADAPTED TO NORMALLY CLOSE IT, AND IN AN ARRANGEMENT WHEREIN THE SURFACE OF THE LID IS UNDERFOLDED ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE APERTURE AS A 180-DEGREE OUTWARD UNDERFOLD TO FORM A NARROW SPACER STRIP AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LID ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE APERTURE, WHEREIN THE METAL SHEET IS THENCE INFOLDED ABOUT THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SPACER STRIP AS A 180-DEGREE INWARD UNDERFOLD TO MERGE INTO THE METAL SHEET PORTION CONSTITUTING SAID GATE PANEL, AND A SCORE CUT ABOUT THE EDGE OF THE GATE PANEL ADJACENT TO THE SAID 180-DEGREE INWARD UNDERFOLD ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE GATE PANEL TO BE SEVERED FROM THE SPACER STRIP.
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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |