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US3338404A
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Opening means for plastic film encased package constructions
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1965-03-16
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Becker
- 👤 John L Enders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D71/10; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5827; B65D75/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN COMBINATION, OPEN ENDED RECEPTACLE MEANS FILLED WITH PRODUCT MEANS, AND A TUBULAR FILM-LIKE MEMBER RECEIVING SAID FILLED RECEPTACLE MEANS TO HOLD SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS AND SAID PRODUCT MEANS TOGETHER, SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS TO PERMIT TEARING OF SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS THE SAME TO PROVIDE EASY OPEN MEANS FOR SAID TUBULAR FILM-LIKE MEMBER, SAID LASTNAMED MEANS COMPRISING A TEAR STRING MEANS HAVING ONE END SECURED TO ONE OF SAID PRODUCT MEANS AND HAVING THE OTHER END EXPOSED AT ONE OF THE ENDS OF SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER TO BE GRASPED AND PULLED RELATIVE TO SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN COMBINATION, OPEN ENDED RECEPTACLE MEANS FILLED WITH PRODUCT MEANS, AND A TUBULAR FILM-LIKE MEMBER RECEIVING SAID FILLED RECEPTACLE MEANS TO HOLD SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS AND SAID PRODUCT MEANS TOGETHER, SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS TO PERMIT TEARING OF SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER AT LEAST PARTIALLY ACROSS THE SAME TO PROVIDE EASY OPEN MEANS FOR SAID TUBULAR FILM-LIKE MEMBER, SAID LASTNAMED MEANS COMPRISING A TEAR STRING MEANS HAVING ONE END SECURED TO ONE OF SAID PRODUCT MEANS AND HAVING THE OTHER END EXPOSED AT ONE OF THE ENDS OF SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER TO BE GRASPED AND PULLED RELATIVE TO SAID FILM-LIKE MEMBER.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |