US3335939A
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Resealable package closure
Assignee: Scientific Atlanta LLC
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Filing: 1965-12-27
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Glen P Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2024; B65D77/2028; B65D77/2032; B65D77/2044; B65D77/2048; B65D77/2056; B65D77/2068; B65D77/2096; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/10; B65D2577/20; B65D2577/2075; B65D2577/2091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A PACKAGE FOR GOODS COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE AND A CLOSURE MEMBER, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER HAVING A CONTINUOUS INNER LAYER OF IMPERFORATE ALUMINUM FOIL UP TO ABOUT 0.8 MIL THICK AND AN OUTER LAYER, AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BETWEEN SAID OUTER LAYER AND ONE SIDE OF SAID METAL FOIL LAYER, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID METAL FOIL LAYER BEING PERMANENTLY SEALED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BEING CONCEALED DURING PACKAGING OPERATIONS BY SAID FOIL BUT USABLE BY A CONSUMER FOR OPENING AND RECLOSING THE PACKAGE, WHEREBY SAID ALUMINUM FOIL IS TORN BY SAID CONSUMER BETWEEN SAID PERMANENTLY SEALED PORTION AND OTHER PORTIONS WHEN THE PACKAGE IS OPENED AND SAID OTHER PORTIONS OF THE FOIL REMAIN ADHERED TO SAID OUTER LAYER BY SAID PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE, PERMITTING ACCESS TO THE GOODS IN SAID PACKAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A PACKAGE FOR GOODS COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE AND A CLOSURE MEMBER, SAID CLOSURE MEMBER HAVING A CONTINUOUS INNER LAYER OF IMPERFORATE ALUMINUM FOIL UP TO ABOUT 0.8 MIL THICK AND AN OUTER LAYER, AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BETWEEN SAID OUTER LAYER AND ONE SIDE OF SAID METAL FOIL LAYER, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID METAL FOIL LAYER BEING PERMANENTLY SEALED TO SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE BEING CONCEALED DURING PACKAGING OPERATIONS BY SAID FOIL BUT USABLE BY A CONSUMER FOR OPENING AND RECLOSING THE PACKAGE, WHEREBY SAID ALUMINUM FOIL IS TORN BY SAID CONSUMER BETWEEN SAID PERMANENTLY SEALED PORTION AND OTHER PORTIONS WHEN THE PACKAGE IS OPENED AND SAID OTHER PORTIONS OF THE FOIL REMAIN ADHERED TO SAID OUTER LAYER BY SAID PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE, PERMITTING ACCESS TO THE GOODS IN SAID PACKAGE.
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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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |