US3357554A
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Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-03
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/02; B65D85/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
THE COMBINATION OF A PLURALITY OF CAN ENDS AND A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE THEREFOR, SAID CAN ENDS BEING A FACE-TO FACE RELATIONSHIP TO EACH OTHER AND FORMING AN ELONGATED RADIALLY SHIFTABLE COLUMN, AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER CONFININGLY ENCASING SAID CAN ENDS AND LIMITING THE RADIAL SHIFTING THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT OPPOSITE END PORTIONS THEREOF FOR CLOSING THE LATTER WHEREBY THE CAN ENDS ARE MAINTAINED IN FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP WHILE ARCUATE BENDING OF THE FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER IS PERMITTED IN THE ABSENCE OF RUPTURE THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER BEING BENT BEYOND 360 DEGREES TO FORM A COILED PACKAGE, AND MEANS ARE PROVIDED FOR MAINTAINING THE COILED CONFIGURATION OF SAID COILED PACKAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
THE COMBINATION OF A PLURALITY OF CAN ENDS AND A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE THEREFOR, SAID CAN ENDS BEING A FACE-TO FACE RELATIONSHIP TO EACH OTHER AND FORMING AN ELONGATED RADIALLY SHIFTABLE COLUMN, AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER CONFININGLY ENCASING SAID CAN ENDS AND LIMITING THE RADIAL SHIFTING THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT OPPOSITE END PORTIONS THEREOF FOR CLOSING THE LATTER WHEREBY THE CAN ENDS ARE MAINTAINED IN FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP WHILE ARCUATE BENDING OF THE FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER IS PERMITTED IN THE ABSENCE OF RUPTURE THEREOF, SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR MEMBER BEING BENT BEYOND 360 DEGREES TO FORM A COILED PACKAGE, AND MEANS ARE PROVIDED FOR MAINTAINING THE COILED CONFIGURATION OF SAID COILED PACKAGE.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |