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US3334778A
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Can top with opener and spoon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-02
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Percy L Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/04; B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/246; A47G2021/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A CAN TOP WITH OPENER AND SPOON, COMPRISING A METALLIC CAN TOP WALL PROVIDED WITH AN ENDLESS RUPTURABLE LINE OF WEAKNESS DEFINING WITHIN THE AREA OF SAID WALL AN ELONGATED WALL PORTION CAPABLE OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE WALL WHEN SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS IS RUPTURED, THE REMOVAL OF SAID WALL PORTION FORMING AN ACCESS OPENING IN SAID WALL, SAID ELONGATED WALL PORTION HAVING AN ENLARGED REGION AT ONE END THEREOF AND UPON ITS REMOVAL FROM SAID WALL BEING CAPABLE OF USE AS A SPOON INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING, AND A FINGER-PIECE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID ELONGATED WALL PORTION WHEREBY THE SAME MAY BE REMOVED FROM SAID WALL BY RUPTURING OF SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A CAN TOP WITH OPENER AND SPOON, COMPRISING A METALLIC CAN TOP WALL PROVIDED WITH AN ENDLESS RUPTURABLE LINE OF WEAKNESS DEFINING WITHIN THE AREA OF SAID WALL AN ELONGATED WALL PORTION CAPABLE OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE WALL WHEN SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS IS RUPTURED, THE REMOVAL OF SAID WALL PORTION FORMING AN ACCESS OPENING IN SAID WALL, SAID ELONGATED WALL PORTION HAVING AN ENLARGED REGION AT ONE END THEREOF AND UPON ITS REMOVAL FROM SAID WALL BEING CAPABLE OF USE AS A SPOON INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID OPENING, AND A FINGER-PIECE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID ELONGATED WALL PORTION WHEREBY THE SAME MAY BE REMOVED FROM SAID WALL BY RUPTURING OF SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3208625A
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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) | 1970-08-07 | 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 |