US3708092A
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Removable funnel for containers
Assignee: Glad Products Co
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Filing: 1971-01-20
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-01-20
Abstract
Abstract The combination of a container for a liquid or a particulate solid, having a handle and a pouring spout, and a funnel which is adapted to be removably secured to the spout when pouring from the container and to be fitted over and become part of the handle when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 J Frazer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/48; B65D1/00; B65D1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A package for pourable material comprising: a. a container provided at one end thereof with a handle and a spout having a removable cover; and b. removably overlying said handle and said spout and in general conformity with the configuration of said handle a funnel of generally U-shaped cross-section having: 1. a base portion; portion; 2. sidewalls along two sides of said base portions; and 3. a rear wall interconnecting said side walls and said base portion, said rear wall having a removable portion of configuration at least in part generally corresponding to that of said spout so that when said portion is removed said rear wall is adapted to fit and be retained about said spout, said funnel providing a conduit for said pourable material when said funnel is removed from said handle, its rear wall is fitted to said spout and said cover is removed from said spout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A package for pourable material comprising: a. a container provided at one end thereof with a handle and a spout having a removable cover; and b. removably overlying said handle and said spout and in general conformity with the configuration of said handle a funnel of generally U-shaped cross-section having: 1. a base portion; portion; 2. sidewalls along two sides of said base portions; and 3. a rear wall interconnecting said side walls and said base portion, said rear wall having a removable portion of configuration at least in part generally corresponding to that of said spout so that when said portion is removed said rear wall is adapted to fit and be retained about said spout, said funnel providing a conduit for said pourable material when said funnel is removed from said handle, its rear wall is fitted to said spout and said cover is removed from said spout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package as defined by claim 1 having a recessed groove about the base of said spout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
sidewalls along two sides of said base portions; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
sidewalls along two sides of said base portions; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
a rear wall interconnecting said side walls and said base portion, said rear wall having a removable portion of configuration at least in part generally corresponding to that of said spout so that when said portion is removed said rear wall is adapted to fit and be retained about said spout, said funnel providing a conduit for said pourable material when said funnel is removed from said handle, its rear wall is fitted to said spout and said cover is removed from said spout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
a rear wall interconnecting said side walls and said base portion, said rear wall having a removable portion of configuration at least in part generally corresponding to that of said spout so that when said portion is removed said rear wall is adapted to fit and be retained about said spout, said funnel providing a conduit for said pourable material when said funnel is removed from said handle, its rear wall is fitted to said spout and said cover is removed from said spout.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |