US3648922A
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Bag
Assignee: Great Plains Bag Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-05
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A bag device comprising side walls and opposite ends with at least one end including a closure means closing a charging and discharge opening. The closure means includes a pair of end flaps which are folded inwardly towards the opening. A pair of side flaps extend inwardly over the end flaps and the opening. A passageway extends between one of the end flaps and the side flaps which is in communication with the opening to permit insertion therein of a charging spout. A flexible sleeve is secured to the said one end flap so that when the side flaps and sleeve are longitudinally ruptured to permit the emptying of the bag, the ruptured sleeve and end flap can be folded outwardly from the opening to form a pouring spout adjacent the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo P Gebo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5861; B65D75/5872; B65D31/00; B65D31/14; B65D31/142; B65D75/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A bag device, said bag device having side walls and opposite ends, at least one end of said bag device being comprised of a closure means, said one end of said bag device having a charging and discharge opening closed by said closure means, at least one end flap on said bag device being folded towards said opening, at least one side flap extending over said opening and said end flap, a passageway extending between said end flap and said side flap in communication with said opening to permit insertion therein of a charging spout, a flexible sleeve in said passageway and having open ends, said sleeve being secured to saId end flap so that when said side flap and said sleeve are longitudinally ruptured to permit the emptying of said bag, said ruptured sleeve and said end flap can be folded outwardly from said opening to form a pouring spout adjacent said opening, said sleeve comprising a top portion and a bottom portion having opposite ends, said bottom portion being secured adjacent one end to said end flap, said top portion having a tear strip secured thereto extending between its opposite ends, said tear strip being positioned beneath said top portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A bag device, said bag device having side walls and opposite ends, at least one end of said bag device being comprised of a closure means, said one end of said bag device having a charging and discharge opening closed by said closure means, at least one end flap on said bag device being folded towards said opening, at least one side flap extending over said opening and said end flap, a passageway extending between said end flap and said side flap in communication with said opening to permit insertion therein of a charging spout, a flexible sleeve in said passageway and having open ends, said sleeve being secured to saId end flap so that when said side flap and said sleeve are longitudinally ruptured to permit the emptying of said bag, said ruptured sleeve and said end flap can be folded outwardly from said opening to form a pouring spout adjacent said opening, said sleeve comprising a top portion and a bottom portion having opposite ends, said bottom portion being secured adjacent one end to said end flap, said top portion having a tear strip secured thereto extending between its opposite ends, said tear strip being positioned beneath said top portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bag device of claim 1 wherein said bottom portion has a slit formed thereon extending inwardly from its other end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bag device of claim 1 wherein said top portion has a pair of slits formed thereon extending inwardly from said one end on opposite sides of said tear strip to define a starter tear tab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The bag device of claim 1 wherein a first side flap extends over said sleeve, a second side flap extending over said first side flap, said first and second side flaps being secured to said top portion of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
A bag device, said bag device having side walls and opposite ends, at least one end of said bag device being comprised of a closure means, said one end of said bag device having a charging and discharge opening closed by said closure means, at least one end flap on said bag device being folded towards said opening, at least one side flap extending over said opening and said end flap, a passageway extending between said end flap and said side flap in communication with said opening to permit insertion therein of a charging spout, a flexible sleeve in said passageway and having open ends, said sleeve comprising a top portion and a bottom portion having opposite ends said bottom portion being secured to said end flap, said top portion being positioned below said side flap, and means on said top portion for longitudinally rupturing said top portion whereby longitudinal rupturing of said top portion will also longitudinally rupture at least a portion of said side flap to permit said ruptured sleeve and said end flap to be folded outwardly from said opening to form a pouring spout adjacent said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
191 words
A bag device, said bag device having side walls and opposite ends, at least one end of said bag device being comprised of a closure means, said one end of said bag device having a charging and discharge opening closed by said closure means, at least one end flap on said bag device being folded towards said opening, at least one side flap extending over said opening and said end flap, a passageway extending between said end flap and said side flap in communication with said opening to permit insertion therein of a charging spout, a flexible sleeve in said passageway and having open ends, said sleeve comprising a top portion and a bottom portion having opposite ends said bottom portion being secured to said end flap, said top portion being positioned below said side flap, and means on said top portion for longitudinally rupturing said top portion whereby longitudinal rupturing of said top portion will also longitudinally rupture at least a portion of said side flap to permit said ruptured sleeve and said end flap to be folded outwardly from said opening to form a pouring spout adjacent said opening.
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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |