US3690522A
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Container with recloseable, collapsible pouring spout
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-15
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A container is disclosed having a collapsible pouring spout in the top portion thereof. The pouring spout may be separate from or integral with the top wall and is collapsible to a nested position through an opening in the top wall. The pouring spout has a cover means associated with the top thereof and the cover means has a member integral therewith that is removably secured to a portion of the pouring spout. A weakened tear line around the integral member permits the cover to be torn away from the top of the pouring spout at the end of the movement of the spout as it is being withdrawn to its extended position. After severing of the cover from the pouring spout, the member integral with the cover means now provides a member for friction or snapping engagement with the top of the pouring spout so as to facilitate reclosing thereof. Also, a container is disclosed having a separate withdrawal means and cover means.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter K Chlystun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/42; B65D25/44; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A recloseable, dispensing container comprising: a. at least one side wall; b. a top wall integral with said at least one side wall; c. a pouring spout integral with said top wall, said spout having a bend area adjacent said top wall, a first flexible section, a second bend area and a second section, said first section being collapsible into said container and said second section being retractable within said first section whereby said pouring spoUt is nestable within said container; d. a removable cover having an integral flange depending downwardly therefrom, said flange being integral with said spout; e. a weakened tear line at the junction between said flange and said spout, said cover and flange being removable from said spout at said tear line, said flange thereafter being associable with said spout to reclose same; and f. a pull tab integral with said cover at an upper end thereof and extending outwardly therefrom, said pull tab providing means for withdrawal of said spout to an extended position and separation of said cover and flange from said spout at the end of extension of said spout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A recloseable, dispensing container comprising: a. at least one side wall; b. a top wall integral with said at least one side wall; c. a pouring spout integral with said top wall, said spout having a bend area adjacent said top wall, a first flexible section, a second bend area and a second section, said first section being collapsible into said container and said second section being retractable within said first section whereby said pouring spoUt is nestable within said container; d. a removable cover having an integral flange depending downwardly therefrom, said flange being integral with said spout; e. a weakened tear line at the junction between said flange and said spout, said cover and flange being removable from said spout at said tear line, said flange thereafter being associable with said spout to reclose same; and f. a pull tab integral with said cover at an upper end thereof and extending outwardly therefrom, said pull tab providing means for withdrawal of said spout to an extended position and separation of said cover and flange from said spout at the end of extension of said spout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 1 wherein said spout and said cover flange are provided with peripheral beads of different diameter, said beads providing reclosing means between said flange and said spout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 2 wherein further, said pull tab is removably secured to said top wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 3 wherein said pull tab has a finger receiving opening adjacent an outer free end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 4 comprising further, a bottom wall secured to said side walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 5 wherein said bottom wall is metal and the remainder of the container is polyethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 4 wherein further separate withdrawal means are associated with said spout for withdrawal thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 7 wherein said separate withdrawal means are integral with said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section of said spout is an accordion section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
177 words
A recloseable, dispensing container comprising: a. at least one side wall; b. a top wall integral with said at least one side wall; c. a pouring spout integral with said top wall, said pouring spout comprising a lower flexible section and an upper section, said upper section being of a smaller diameter than said lower section, said lower section being collapsible into said container and said upper section being collapsible into said lower section, whereby said spout is nestable within said container; d. a cover with a flange depending downwardly therefrom integral with said spout at said flange; e. a weakened tear line at the junction of said spout and said flange whereby said cover can be removed from said spout at said tear line; and f. a pull tab integral with said cover and extending outwardly from one side thereof, said pull tab having a gripping member adjacent an outer end thereof, said pull tab further being removably secured to said top wall when said pouring spout is in an initial nested position within said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
177 words
A recloseable, dispensing container comprising: a. at least one side wall; b. a top wall integral with said at least one side wall; c. a pouring spout integral with said top wall, said pouring spout comprising a lower flexible section and an upper section, said upper section being of a smaller diameter than said lower section, said lower section being collapsible into said container and said upper section being collapsible into said lower section, whereby said spout is nestable within said container; d. a cover with a flange depending downwardly therefrom integral with said spout at said flange; e. a weakened tear line at the junction of said spout and said flange whereby said cover can be removed from said spout at said tear line; and f. a pull tab integral with said cover and extending outwardly from one side thereof, said pull tab having a gripping member adjacent an outer end thereof, said pull tab further being removably secured to said top wall when said pouring spout is in an initial nested position within said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
A recloseable, dispensing container as defined in claim 10 wherein said spout and said flange adjacent said weakened tear line are provided with a bead, said beads being of different diameters whereby after removal of said cover, said beads cooperate upon reclosing to secure said cover on said spout.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |