US3568875A
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Combination pet food container and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-09
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-04-09
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure is directed to a combination pet food container and dispenser in which the bottom of the container is concave or dish-shaped so that a pet or animal may feed directly from the container in which the pet food is packaged and distributed. The container is also provided with a readily removable lid which hermetically seals the contents of the container until used, and is constructed so that the open edge of the container is devoid of sharp edges when used as a feeding dispenser.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Olan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A container for packaging and distributing pet food and for feeding a pet comprising: a circular tubular wall member having a diameter-to-height ratio equal to substantially one; an arcuately shaped bottom wall connected to said tubular wall member, said bottom wall being concaved interiorly of said container, said bottom wall merging with the tubular wall to form a transition at the junction of said bottom wall and tubular wall member devoid of a ledge or corner; a closure spaced from said bottom wall to define a closed volume for containing a predetermined quantity of pet food; and said closure being readily removable to define a full opening to said container devoid of sharp edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A container for packaging and distributing pet food and for feeding a pet comprising: a circular tubular wall member having a diameter-to-height ratio equal to substantially one; an arcuately shaped bottom wall connected to said tubular wall member, said bottom wall being concaved interiorly of said container, said bottom wall merging with the tubular wall to form a transition at the junction of said bottom wall and tubular wall member devoid of a ledge or corner; a closure spaced from said bottom wall to define a closed volume for containing a predetermined quantity of pet food; and said closure being readily removable to define a full opening to said container devoid of sharp edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure is spirally scored to define a frangible closure, and a pull tab connected to said closure adjacent the end of said spiral score to facilitate the opening of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubular member includes a skirt portion circumscribing the bottom wall, the end of said skirt defining a base for supporting said container on a supporting surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said latter means includes a bead circumscribing the upper end of said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A combination pet food container and dispenser comprising: a full opened end container having tubular end walls and a bottom wall connected thereto; said bottom wall being concave inwardly of said container; said tubular end walls adjacent the opening thereof having a reversely bent edge portion to define a circumscribing bead; and a closure for sealing the upper end of said container; said closure including a top having a depending circumscribing flange; said flange being adapted to snuggly embrace the beaded edge of said container; and means for hermetically sealing the flange of said closure to the wall of said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A combination pet food container and dispenser comprising: a full opened end container having tubular end walls and a bottom wall connected thereto; said bottom wall being concave inwardly of said container; said tubular end walls adjacent the opening thereof having a reversely bent edge portion to define a circumscribing bead; and a closure for sealing the upper end of said container; said closure including a top having a depending circumscribing flange; said flange being adapted to snuggly embrace the beaded edge of said container; and means for hermetically sealing the flange of said closure to the wall of said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the diameter to height ratio (D/H) of said container is equal to one approximately.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the ratio (D/H) of the container is greater than one.
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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |