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US3652142A
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Container
Assignee: Electrohome Ltd
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Filing: 1970-09-22
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A combination of a container and a lid in which the container and lid have no physical interconnection. The lid is movable between a closed position an open position in which the lid may be maintained.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Kreutzweiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:04
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
In combination, a container and a hollow part spherical lid having a perimetrical edge and an interior surfa said lid being seated on but not physically interconnected with said container, whereby said lid may be removed from said container by simply lifting said lid off said container, said container including a cavity for reception of part of said lid, said lid being movable between a closed position where it closes the container and an open position wherein said part of said lid is received in said cavity, means within said container engaged by said perimetrical edge of said lid when said lid is in said open position and about which said lid tends to move towards said closed position, said exterior surface of said lid being in frictional face-to-face contact with a wall defining a part of said cavity when said lid is in said open position, said frictional contact being sufficient to overcome said tendency to move whereby said lid may maintain said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
In combination, a container and a hollow part spherical lid having a perimetrical edge and an interior surfa said lid being seated on but not physically interconnected with said container, whereby said lid may be removed from said container by simply lifting said lid off said container, said container including a cavity for reception of part of said lid, said lid being movable between a closed position where it closes the container and an open position wherein said part of said lid is received in said cavity, means within said container engaged by said perimetrical edge of said lid when said lid is in said open position and about which said lid tends to move towards said closed position, said exterior surface of said lid being in frictional face-to-face contact with a wall defining a part of said cavity when said lid is in said open position, said frictional contact being sufficient to overcome said tendency to move whereby said lid may maintain said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said container has a generally circular cross section and has a generally inwardly tapering outer wall terminating in a flat base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said lid has a circular cross section and a maximum diameter slightly less than the maximum diameter of said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said container houses a record player and said lid is transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed position and which is the segment of a circle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said cavity has an opening through whiCh said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said perimetrical edge lies in a plane, said plane in said open position of said lid intersecting said plane in said closed position of said lid at an angle less than 90*.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate, said means within said container being disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate and wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate, said means within said container being disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening, and wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate, said means within said container being disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening, wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container, and wherein said container houses a record player and said lid is transparent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said lid has a circular cross section and a maximum diameter slightly less than the maximum diameter of said container, and wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
96 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said lid has a circular cross section and a maximum diameter slightly less than the maximum diameter of said container, wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate, and wherein said means within said container are disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
108 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said lid has a circular cross section and a maximum diameter slightly less than the maximum diameter of said container, wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate, wherein said means within said container are disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening, and wherein said container houses a record player and said lid is transparent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the portion of said wall contacted by said lid when said lid is in said open position is lined with a material adapted not to scratch said lid.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the portion of said wall contacted by said lid when said lid is in said open position is lined with foamed polyurethane.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
125 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the portion of said wall contacted by said lId when said lid is in said open position is lined with a material adapted not to scratch said lid, wherein said lid has a circular cross section and a maximum diameter slightly less than the maximum diameter of said container, wherein said container has a lip overlapping a part of said lid when said lid is in said closed position and preventing said lid from sliding sideways off said container, wherein said cavity has an opening through which said lid passes in moving between said open and closed positions and which is arcuate and wherein said means within said container are disposed at the two ends of said arcuate opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the portion of said wall contacted by said lid when said lid is in said open position is lined with a material adapted not to scratch said lid, and wherein said lid is fabricated of a synthetic polymeric material.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |