US3739827A
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Disposable container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-19
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A disposable container for consumable goods having a generally rigid or semi-rigid upper portion and a non-rigid thin wall bottom portion in the form, for example, of a sack. A reusable rigid or semi-rigid shell is also provided that receives the bottom portion and in use, attaches to the top portion. The bottom portion can also be provided in a double wall sack or pouch arrangement for insulation and/or rigidity purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 B Sondel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/771; B65D25/00; B65D25/14; B65D25/16; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/06; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A container system for consumable goods comprising: a. a disposable container including a top portion having a tubular wide mouth open bottom defining a through passage, said top portion having at least a semi-rigid degree of stability, and a tubular, closed bottom, generally non-self sustaining lower portion integral and contiguous with said top portion and depending therefrom, said lower portion having a wide mouth open top with a peripheral upper edge thereof secured to the wall defining the wide mouth through passage in said top portion at a point spaced from the lower edge of said top portion, said lower portion having a material thickness substantially less than that of said top portion; b. a reusable wide mouth open-top shell adapted to insertably receive said lower portion of said disposable container, whereby said disposable container when filled is insertable into said shell and is in substantially contiguous contact therewith, said shell being generally self-sustaining and c. means on said wall intermediate the lower edge of said top portion and the securement of said lower portion for releasably receiving said shell to said top portion of said disposable container when said lower portion thereof is inserted in said shelL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A container system for consumable goods comprising: a. a disposable container including a top portion having a tubular wide mouth open bottom defining a through passage, said top portion having at least a semi-rigid degree of stability, and a tubular, closed bottom, generally non-self sustaining lower portion integral and contiguous with said top portion and depending therefrom, said lower portion having a wide mouth open top with a peripheral upper edge thereof secured to the wall defining the wide mouth through passage in said top portion at a point spaced from the lower edge of said top portion, said lower portion having a material thickness substantially less than that of said top portion; b. a reusable wide mouth open-top shell adapted to insertably receive said lower portion of said disposable container, whereby said disposable container when filled is insertable into said shell and is in substantially contiguous contact therewith, said shell being generally self-sustaining and c. means on said wall intermediate the lower edge of said top portion and the securement of said lower portion for releasably receiving said shell to said top portion of said disposable container when said lower portion thereof is inserted in said shelL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lower portion of said disposable container is plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said top portion of said disposable container further includes closure means maintaining said opening therein in a sealed condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said closure means is self-opening without the use of a tool or utensil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said top portion of said disposable container is plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said lower portion is of a thin wall non-rigid sack configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably securing said shell to said top portion of said disposable container comprises threads on a portion of said shell and threads on a portion of said top portion, said threads engageable with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably securing said shell to said top portion of said disposable container comprises an interference fit between said shell and said top portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the wall of said lower portion of said disposable container comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, each said outer and inner wall of a material thickness substantially less than that of said top portion, said outer and inner wall maintained in a spaced apart relationship with each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 9 wherein the space between said outer and inner wall is maintained at a pressure substantially higher than atmosphere.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said top portion and said lower portion of said disposable container are integrally molded.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein the interior of said shell is sized to be substantially filled by said lower portion of said disposable container upon the insertion of same therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2286797A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |