US3599859A
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Articles and method
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1969-11-24
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-11-24
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure is directed to container opening structures comprising a container wall member, such as a closure, e.g., a lid, to which there is attached at least one flexible closure tearing means accessible from the exterior of the container and a plurality of pressure-rupturable capsules, each of which contains a volatilizable core material, e.g., perfume or other fragrance, located between the container wall or lid and the tearing means. Preferably, the tearing means is a flexible tape composed of a plurality of parallelly arranged monofilaments. The operation of the tearing means serves to rupture at least some of the capsules during opening of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Maierson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/30; B65D77/32; B65D2203/00; B65D2203/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A container opening structure comprising container wall material, at least one container wall tearing means accessible from the exterior of the container, and a plurality of pressurerupturable capsules including volatilizable core material and located between said container wall and said tearing means, the operation of said tearing means serving to rupture at least some of said capsules during opening of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container opening structure comprising container wall material, at least one container wall tearing means accessible from the exterior of the container, and a plurality of pressurerupturable capsules including volatilizable core material and located between said container wall and said tearing means, the operation of said tearing means serving to rupture at least some of said capsules during opening of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container opening structure as in claim 1 wherein said capsule core material comprises a scent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container opening structure as in claim 1 wherein said tearing means is flexible,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container opening structure as in claim 1 wherein said tearing means is located within a region of said container wherein said container wall material is preweakened to aid in tearing thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container opening structure as in claim 3 wherein said flexible tearing means is comprised to a tape containing a plurality of parallelly arranged monofilaments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container opening structure as in claim 3 wherein said flexible tearing means is comprised of string containing capsules on the outer circumferential regions thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A container opening structure comprising a container wall member, at least one flexible container wall tearing means attached tHereto and accessible from the exterior of the container, a plurality of pressure-rupturable capsules including volatilizable core material and located between said wall member and said tearing means and a substrate located between said capsules and said tearing means, the operation of said tearing means serving to rupture at least some of said capsules during opening of said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
A container opening structure comprising a container wall member, at least one flexible container wall tearing means attached tHereto and accessible from the exterior of the container, a plurality of pressure-rupturable capsules including volatilizable core material and located between said wall member and said tearing means and a substrate located between said capsules and said tearing means, the operation of said tearing means serving to rupture at least some of said capsules during opening of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container opening structure as in claim 7 wherein said container wall is paper material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container opening structure as in claim 7 wherein said flexible tearing means is comprised of tape containing a plurality of parallelly arranged monofilaments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container opening structure as in claim 7 wherein said substrate has a width greater than that of said tearing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container opening structure as in claim 7 wherein said capsules are located over substantially the entire area of said substrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container opening structure as in claim 7 wherein said tearing means is located within a region of said container wherein the container wall material is preweakened to aid in tearing thereof.
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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |