US3732999A
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Bottle with external compartment
Assignee: Graham Packaging Plastic Products Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A bottle having an integrally formed, recessed, exterior storage compartment provided in its sidewall. A hinged cover is provided for the storage compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rounkles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
In a bottle having an external recessed compartment, the combination comprising: a. said bottle being generally rectangular in shape and having a front wall, a back wall, and two opposed sidewalls; b. a recessed compartment formed in said front wall and one of said sidewalls defined by i. a compartment bottom wall having one side attached to said one of said sidewalls, ii. a compartment sidewall attached to said compartment bottom wall and to said front wall, iii. a compartment bAck wall attached to said bottom wall, to said one of said sidewalls and to said compartment sidewall, thereby providing said compartment with a top and side opening; c. a plurality of recessed shoulders being provided in said front wall and said one of said sidewalls at the junction of the walls of said recessed compartment with said front wall and said one of said sidewalls; d. said front wall being provided with opposed slots extending out from the recess defined by said front wall and said compartment back wall; e. a cover for said recessed compartment, said cover including, i. a front portion adapted to cover the top opening of said compartment, ii. an integrally formed, downturned side portion adapted to cover the side opening of said compartment, iii. a pair of opposed pintles extending outwardly from the edge of said front portion of said cover which is opposite said integrally formed side portion; and f. said pintles being received in said slots to hingedly attach said cover to said bottle whereby the edges of said cover are in abutment with said recesses when said cover is in the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
272 words
In a bottle having an external recessed compartment, the combination comprising: a. said bottle being generally rectangular in shape and having a front wall, a back wall, and two opposed sidewalls; b. a recessed compartment formed in said front wall and one of said sidewalls defined by i. a compartment bottom wall having one side attached to said one of said sidewalls, ii. a compartment sidewall attached to said compartment bottom wall and to said front wall, iii. a compartment bAck wall attached to said bottom wall, to said one of said sidewalls and to said compartment sidewall, thereby providing said compartment with a top and side opening; c. a plurality of recessed shoulders being provided in said front wall and said one of said sidewalls at the junction of the walls of said recessed compartment with said front wall and said one of said sidewalls; d. said front wall being provided with opposed slots extending out from the recess defined by said front wall and said compartment back wall; e. a cover for said recessed compartment, said cover including, i. a front portion adapted to cover the top opening of said compartment, ii. an integrally formed, downturned side portion adapted to cover the side opening of said compartment, iii. a pair of opposed pintles extending outwardly from the edge of said front portion of said cover which is opposite said integrally formed side portion; and f. said pintles being received in said slots to hingedly attach said cover to said bottle whereby the edges of said cover are in abutment with said recesses when said cover is in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
In the bottle of claim 1 wherein said cover for said recessed compartment has a thickness substantially equal to the depth of said recesses whereby said cover and said front face are flush with each other when said cover is in the closed position.
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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |