US3693829A
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Protective apron for container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-01
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A protective apron for disposal on the top of a container such as a paint can, having a funnel-shaped internal portion opened to the contents of the container, a mid portion serving as a connector for detachably mounting to the rim of the can, and an external portion forming a catch basin or well, and extending over the outside of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Rita L Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A protective apron for use over the opening of a container, comprising: a vertically-disposed internal portion having a central opening; a mid-portion, integrally formed with said internal portion, for disposal over the rim of the container; an annular rim disposed below said mid-portion, for frictionally engaging the rim of the container; and an external portion, comprising a downwardly sloping, conicallyshaped surface coupled to said mid-portion, said surface providing a protective hood over the side walls of the container, and an upwardly extending flange joined to the edge of said conically-shaped surface for forming an annular catch basin for the contents of the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A protective apron for use over the opening of a container, comprising: a vertically-disposed internal portion having a central opening; a mid-portion, integrally formed with said internal portion, for disposal over the rim of the container; an annular rim disposed below said mid-portion, for frictionally engaging the rim of the container; and an external portion, comprising a downwardly sloping, conicallyshaped surface coupled to said mid-portion, said surface providing a protective hood over the side walls of the container, and an upwardly extending flange joined to the edge of said conically-shaped surface for forming an annular catch basin for the contents of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective apron as recited in claim 1 wherein said external portion further comprises an extending annular finger for engagement with the side walls of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The protective apron as recited in claim 1, wherein said conically-shaped surface coupled to said mid-portion comprises an annular ring-shaped flange, affixed at one end to said mid-portion, and disposed at an obtuse angle with respect thereto, for providing a downwardly and radially outwardly extending annular surface around the opening of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The protective apron as recited in claim 3, wherein said upwardly extending flange comprises a conically-shaped, upwardly and radially outwardly extending annular ring-shaped flange, affixed at one end to the end of said annular flange affixed to said mid-portion, said downwardly and upwardly extending flanges forming a substantially L-shaped annular catch basin disposed at an angle with respect to the side of the container on which it is disposed.
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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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |