US3743165A
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Liquid dispensing container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-18
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A liquid dispensing container is provided with a dispensing spout on one side and a corresponding recess on the other side so that adjacent containers can nest. The container is designed so that it can be opened by pulling apart two tabs, so that the body of the container is not held during the opening operation. In one modification, the container is made from a paper blank which is a generally rectangular sheet having generally parallel opposed free side edges. The container is provided with score lines so as to enable the blank to be folded to form a container with a peak top.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hopkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/20; B65D5/24; B65D5/241; B65D5/02; B65D5/06; B65D5/067; B65D5/2014; B65D5/2033; B65D5/2038; B65D5/2042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A container blank comprising a generally rectangular sheet having generally parallel opposed free side edges, a first pair of parallel score lines, a second pair of parallel score lines, said first pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said second pair of parallel score lines and dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including, a rectangular center section, four corner outer sections, and four intermediate outer sections, each of said corner outer sections having a score line which extends from a corner of the center section to a corner of the sheet, each of two opposite intermediate outer sections having two score lines which extend from the corners which border on said center section, and meet at a meetIng point proximate the outer edge of the respective intermediate outer section and proximate the midway point of said outer edge, the outer edge of one said intermediate outer sections being in two equal sections, each of said equal sections extending inwardly from a corner of an adjacent corner outer section to an edge point proximate said meeting point of said two score lines of said intermediate outer section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A container blank comprising a generally rectangular sheet having generally parallel opposed free side edges, a first pair of parallel score lines, a second pair of parallel score lines, said first pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said second pair of parallel score lines and dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including, a rectangular center section, four corner outer sections, and four intermediate outer sections, each of said corner outer sections having a score line which extends from a corner of the center section to a corner of the sheet, each of two opposite intermediate outer sections having two score lines which extend from the corners which border on said center section, and meet at a meetIng point proximate the outer edge of the respective intermediate outer section and proximate the midway point of said outer edge, the outer edge of one said intermediate outer sections being in two equal sections, each of said equal sections extending inwardly from a corner of an adjacent corner outer section to an edge point proximate said meeting point of said two score lines of said intermediate outer section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container blank of claim 1, wherein at least one of said two opposite intermediate outer sections has a score line which extends from said edge point to said meeting point of said two score lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The container blank of claim 1, wherein each of two corner sections have tab sections extending from one of its outer edges, said two corner sections bounding one of said two opposite intermediate outer sections, said one of its outer edges being the edge which is adjacent said one of said two opposite intermediate outer sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
192 words
A container blank comprising a generally rectangular sheet having generally parallel opposed side edges, at least three score lines parallel to two opposed side edges, at least one score line perpendicular to said at least three score lines, and dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including, at least four upper sections, said at least four upper sections being bounded by one side edge and said at least one score line, each one of two non-adjacent upper sections of said at least four upper sections having a score line which extends from each corner formed by the intersection of said at least three score lines and said at least one score line, to a meeting point proximate the mid-point of the side edge of the respective one of two non-adjacent upper sections, the side edge of one of said one of two non-adjacent upper sections being in two equal sections, each of said equal sections extending inwardly from a corner of an adjacent upper section to an edge point proximate said meeting point of the score lines which extend from two corners of said one of two non-adjacent upper sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
192 words
A container blank comprising a generally rectangular sheet having generally parallel opposed side edges, at least three score lines parallel to two opposed side edges, at least one score line perpendicular to said at least three score lines, and dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including, at least four upper sections, said at least four upper sections being bounded by one side edge and said at least one score line, each one of two non-adjacent upper sections of said at least four upper sections having a score line which extends from each corner formed by the intersection of said at least three score lines and said at least one score line, to a meeting point proximate the mid-point of the side edge of the respective one of two non-adjacent upper sections, the side edge of one of said one of two non-adjacent upper sections being in two equal sections, each of said equal sections extending inwardly from a corner of an adjacent upper section to an edge point proximate said meeting point of the score lines which extend from two corners of said one of two non-adjacent upper sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container blank of claim 4, wherein at least one of said two non-adjacent upper sections score line which extends from the mid-point of said side edge to said meeting point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container blank of claim 4, wherein each of the other two non-adjacent upper sections have tab sections extending from its side edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
158 words
A nestable liquid dispensing container having a dispensing spout and a peaked upper end, comprising two opposing rectangular side walls, said side walls slanting inwardly and upwardly from a base region to an upper region at which said side walls come together to form two triangular regions, one of said triangular regions being closed by an inwardly folded wall member, the other of said triangular regions being closed by on outwardly folded wall member, the upper edge of said outwardly folded wall section sloping downwardly and outwardly, the distance from the side wall edge which adjoins said outwardly folded wall section to the outer-most point of said outwardly folded section being less than the distance from the side wall edge which adjoins said inwardly folded wall section to the corresponding point on the inwardly folded wall, whereby said inwardly folded wall provides a recess for the nesting of an outwardly folded section of another identical liquid dispensing container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
158 words
A nestable liquid dispensing container having a dispensing spout and a peaked upper end, comprising two opposing rectangular side walls, said side walls slanting inwardly and upwardly from a base region to an upper region at which said side walls come together to form two triangular regions, one of said triangular regions being closed by an inwardly folded wall member, the other of said triangular regions being closed by on outwardly folded wall member, the upper edge of said outwardly folded wall section sloping downwardly and outwardly, the distance from the side wall edge which adjoins said outwardly folded wall section to the outer-most point of said outwardly folded section being less than the distance from the side wall edge which adjoins said inwardly folded wall section to the corresponding point on the inwardly folded wall, whereby said inwardly folded wall provides a recess for the nesting of an outwardly folded section of another identical liquid dispensing container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 7, wherein said outwardly folded wall has three substantially triangular sections forming a pyramid shape dispensing spout.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container of claim 8, wherein the apex of the triangular region formed by the juncture of said two side walls is substantially above said outermost point of said outwardly folded section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
A container blank comprising a polygonal sheet having a plurality of score lines dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including a rectangular center section, four groups of four gEnerally triangular sections each triangular section of each group having an apex coincident with one corner of said rectangular center section, four generally triangular sections, each having one side coincident with one side of said rectangular center section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
A container blank comprising a polygonal sheet having a plurality of score lines dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections, and including a rectangular center section, four groups of four gEnerally triangular sections each triangular section of each group having an apex coincident with one corner of said rectangular center section, four generally triangular sections, each having one side coincident with one side of said rectangular center section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
156 words
A container blank comprising a substantially circular sheet having, a first pair of parallel score lines, a second pair of parallel score lines, said first pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said second pair of parallel score lines, a third pair of parallel score lines, said third pair of parallel score lines forming a substantially 45* angle with said first pair of parallel score lines, a fourth pair of parallel score lines, said fourth pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said third pair of parallel score lines, the four pairs of parallel score lines, in combination forming an octagonal center section, and eight triangular sections each having one side coincident with one side of said octagonal center section, and a score line extending from an apex of each of said eight triangular sections, said apex being opposite the side of the respective triangular section which is coincident with said octagonal center section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
156 words
A container blank comprising a substantially circular sheet having, a first pair of parallel score lines, a second pair of parallel score lines, said first pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said second pair of parallel score lines, a third pair of parallel score lines, said third pair of parallel score lines forming a substantially 45* angle with said first pair of parallel score lines, a fourth pair of parallel score lines, said fourth pair of parallel score lines being perpendicular to said third pair of parallel score lines, the four pairs of parallel score lines, in combination forming an octagonal center section, and eight triangular sections each having one side coincident with one side of said octagonal center section, and a score line extending from an apex of each of said eight triangular sections, said apex being opposite the side of the respective triangular section which is coincident with said octagonal center section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container blank comprising a polygonal sheet having a plurality of opposed free side edges, a first pair of generally parallel score lines, a second pair of generally parallel score lines, perpendicular to said first pair of parallel score lines and forming a rectangular center section, each corner of said rectangular center section being coincident with a vertex of at least three substantially triangular sections formed by score lines, each one of at least two opposite sides of said rectangular center section being coincident with one side of a triangular section formed by two score lines each of which extends from a corner of said rectangular center section and which meet at a point proximate a side edge of said sheet.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container blank comprising a polygonal sheet having a plurality of opposed free side edges, a first pair of generally parallel score lines, a second pair of generally parallel score lines, perpendicular to said first pair of parallel score lines and forming a rectangular center section, each corner of said rectangular center section being coincident with a vertex of at least three substantially triangular sections formed by score lines, each one of at least two opposite sides of said rectangular center section being coincident with one side of a triangular section formed by two score lines each of which extends from a corner of said rectangular center section and which meet at a point proximate a side edge of said sheet.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |