US3348726A
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Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cross George D La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/34; B65D17/36; B65D17/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A PULL TAB AND TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A REMOVABLE TEAR STRIP FORMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF A CONTAINER, AND A SEPARATE PULL TAB RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID TEAR STRIP, SAID PULL TAB BEING FORMED OF SHEET METAL AND HAVING A PANEL PORTION GENERALLY IN FACE-TO-FACE OVERLYING RELATION TO A PORTION OF SAID TEAR STRIP, AND A PAIR OF NIBS STRUCK FROM SAID PANEL AND PASSING THROUGH SAID TEAR STRIP, SAID NIBS BEING BENT OVER BEHIND SAID TEAR STRIP TO SECURELY ATTACH SAID PULL TAB TO SAID TEAR STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A PULL TAB AND TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A REMOVABLE TEAR STRIP FORMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF A CONTAINER, AND A SEPARATE PULL TAB RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID TEAR STRIP, SAID PULL TAB BEING FORMED OF SHEET METAL AND HAVING A PANEL PORTION GENERALLY IN FACE-TO-FACE OVERLYING RELATION TO A PORTION OF SAID TEAR STRIP, AND A PAIR OF NIBS STRUCK FROM SAID PANEL AND PASSING THROUGH SAID TEAR STRIP, SAID NIBS BEING BENT OVER BEHIND SAID TEAR STRIP TO SECURELY ATTACH SAID PULL TAB TO SAID TEAR STRIP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |