US3558023A
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Lid actuating device
Assignee: Tiger Vacuum Bottle Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-05-06
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A container is provided with a lid supported on the container case in the manner of a lever and a press member pivoted to an upper end portion of a handle. The press member has two stepped portions to be brought into engagement with the end of lever on the lid. When the press member is depressed in normal operation, the lid is opened to such an extent that the contents can be poured out and when further depressed, the press member brings the lid to full-opened position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kikuchi Yoshito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J41/00; A47J41/0005; A47J41/0027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A container including an outer case having a lip at the upper portion thereof, a handle fixed to a side portion of said case, a recess formed in the upper portion of said handle, a rear end portion of a lid extending over said recess and pivoted to the wall of said recess with a restoring spring providing thereon, and a press member having two stepped engagement portions in mating relationship with said rear end portion and pivoted at another position on the wall of said recess with a restoring spring acting thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A container including an outer case having a lip at the upper portion thereof, a handle fixed to a side portion of said case, a recess formed in the upper portion of said handle, a rear end portion of a lid extending over said recess and pivoted to the wall of said recess with a restoring spring providing thereon, and a press member having two stepped engagement portions in mating relationship with said rear end portion and pivoted at another position on the wall of said recess with a restoring spring acting thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said restoring spring on the pivot of said rear end portion of the lid is so disposed as to continuously act in the direction to open the lid, said restoring spring acting on said press member is so disposed as to always bring said press member into resilient contact with said rear end portion of the lid, and a vacuum bottle being housed within said outer case in an effective communication with said lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first stepped engagement portion of said press member is so formed as to engage with the rear end of the lid as the lid is in closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second stepped engagement portion of said press member is adapted to engage with the rear end of the lid as the lid is opened a small amount.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein between the first stepped engagement portion and the second stepped engagement portion of said press member is formed a cam for pushing up the rear end of the lid which is in sliding contact therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said press member is formed with a press portion in the upper part and a push portion in the side end part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said handle comprises and outer frame formed with the recess in the upper portion pivotally supporting said rear end portion of the lid and said press member, and an inner frame in fitting contact with the inner periphery of said outer frame, said handle being fixed to said case.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container as claimed in claim 7 wherein upper and lower extensions of said inner frame are fixed to said case together with upper and lower fixing portions of said outer frame to secure said handle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A container as claimed in claim 7 wherein said inner frame of said handle has a first stiffener set on the outer side of ribs of said outer frame and a second stiffener in contact with said case.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A container as claimed in claim 7 wherein the upper part of said inner frame of said handle has a portion covering the opposite sides of the wall of the recess of said outer frame.
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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |