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US3338468A
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Receptacle
Assignee: Banner Metals Inc
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Filing: 1965-05-24
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0219
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A CONTAINER INCLUDING: A BOTTOM HAVING A CONCAVE LOWER SURFACE DEFINING A PERIPHERAL RIM AND FURTHER HAVING A CONVEX UPPER SURFACE, A PAIR OF OUTWARDLY FLARED SIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM, A PAIR OF OUTWARDLY FLARED END WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM, SAID SIDE WALLS AND END WALLS, DEFINING A PERIPHERAL TROUGH WITH SAID UPPER SURFACE OF SAID BOTTOM AND DEFINING AN OPEN TOP HAVING A PERIPHERAL LIP PORTION, AND SAID TROUGH HAVING DRAIN HOLES AT THE CORNERS THEREOF DEFINED BY SAID END WALLS AND SIDE WALLS; AND A COVER ADAPTED TO SNAP OVER SAID LIP PORTION AND ENCLOSE SAID OPEN TOP, SAID COVER HAVING A CONVEX UPPER SURFACE, AND A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING LUGS THEREON ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE PERIPHERAL RIM DEFINED BY THE CONCAVE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM OF A LIKE CONTAINER ALONG INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF THE RIM AND DISPLACED FROM THE CORNERS THEREOF SO AS TO CENTER THE LIKE CONTAINER ON SAID COVER AND SPACE THE BOTTOM OF THE LIKE CONTAINER UP FROM THE TOP OF SAID COVER SO AS TO PERMIT FREE DRAINAGE FROM THE LIKE CONTAINER OVER SAID COVER AND DOWN THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID END AND SIDE WALLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A CONTAINER INCLUDING: A BOTTOM HAVING A CONCAVE LOWER SURFACE DEFINING A PERIPHERAL RIM AND FURTHER HAVING A CONVEX UPPER SURFACE, A PAIR OF OUTWARDLY FLARED SIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM, A PAIR OF OUTWARDLY FLARED END WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM, SAID SIDE WALLS AND END WALLS, DEFINING A PERIPHERAL TROUGH WITH SAID UPPER SURFACE OF SAID BOTTOM AND DEFINING AN OPEN TOP HAVING A PERIPHERAL LIP PORTION, AND SAID TROUGH HAVING DRAIN HOLES AT THE CORNERS THEREOF DEFINED BY SAID END WALLS AND SIDE WALLS; AND A COVER ADAPTED TO SNAP OVER SAID LIP PORTION AND ENCLOSE SAID OPEN TOP, SAID COVER HAVING A CONVEX UPPER SURFACE, AND A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING LUGS THEREON ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE PERIPHERAL RIM DEFINED BY THE CONCAVE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM OF A LIKE CONTAINER ALONG INTERMEDIATE PORTIONS OF THE RIM AND DISPLACED FROM THE CORNERS THEREOF SO AS TO CENTER THE LIKE CONTAINER ON SAID COVER AND SPACE THE BOTTOM OF THE LIKE CONTAINER UP FROM THE TOP OF SAID COVER SO AS TO PERMIT FREE DRAINAGE FROM THE LIKE CONTAINER OVER SAID COVER AND DOWN THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID END AND SIDE WALLS.
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) | 1970-08-28 | 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 |