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US3589736A
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Sound-reproducing container covers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-08-02
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1987-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A synthetic resin container cover, e.g. for coffee cans once the sealed cover end is removed, which has a disc formed with a sound-reproducing groove of a phonograph record, an apron or flange unitary with the disc and extending all around the latter for engagement with the can, and a weakened portion or bead enabling separation of the integral disc from the flange when the recording is to be played.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Gorman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A usable cover, formed unitarily integral from a synthetic resin material, for an open-mouth container comprising a disc portion having at least two generally planar surfaces including an upper and a lower surface, one of said surfaces being provided with a spiral sound-reproducing groove, a circumferential transverse flange unitary with said disc portion extending all around the periphery of said disc portion and forming an apron depending below said lower surface for engagement with said container, and means unitarily integral with both said flange and said disc for detaching said flange from said disc portion, bead extension of said flange, located at the junction of said disc and flange, and projecting upwardly from said upper surface of the disc portion aNd outwardly from the apron, both such projections of the circumferential bead being so arranged as to be engageable by the cutter disc and toothed wheel, respectively, of a can opener, thereby to detach said flange and disc portions of said reusable cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A usable cover, formed unitarily integral from a synthetic resin material, for an open-mouth container comprising a disc portion having at least two generally planar surfaces including an upper and a lower surface, one of said surfaces being provided with a spiral sound-reproducing groove, a circumferential transverse flange unitary with said disc portion extending all around the periphery of said disc portion and forming an apron depending below said lower surface for engagement with said container, and means unitarily integral with both said flange and said disc for detaching said flange from said disc portion, bead extension of said flange, located at the junction of said disc and flange, and projecting upwardly from said upper surface of the disc portion aNd outwardly from the apron, both such projections of the circumferential bead being so arranged as to be engageable by the cutter disc and toothed wheel, respectively, of a can opener, thereby to detach said flange and disc portions of said reusable cover.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |