US3773232A
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Dispensing cover with liftable sifter for use on spice cans and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-19
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A cover fitting adapted for assembly about a container comprises a cover portion which includes a panel member having a hinge along a weakened, recessed rectilinear portion thereof and which further includes a flap member swingably suspended from the hinge. The hinge defines an axis which subtends a pair of confluent edges of the flap member; and the flap member is pivotable downwardly about the hinge whereby to engage an edge of the container for enclosure about a portion of the cavity defined by the walls of the container, the flap member further being pivotable upwardly about the hinge whereby to disengage from the edge of the container for disclosure of the cavity portion. A sifter web depends from the flap member and is adapted for selective extraction of comminuted matter within the container. A finger element may also depend from the flap member and be spaced from the sifter web whereby to overlie an edge of the container to lock the flap member in a substantially upright or dispensing position, thereby guarding against any unauthorized downward force upon the flap member when sifting of the product is contemplated.
Inventors
- 👤 W Hidding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
297 words
A cover fitting adapted for enclosed assembly about a container body having wall portions terminating in respective edge elements, said cover fitting comprising: container cover means including a panel portion having hinge means defining a hinge axis and a flap element swingably suspended from said hinge means, said flap element having a pair of confluent edge members subtended by said hinge axis and being pivotable about said hinge means to a first position whereby to enclose about substantial portions of one contiguous pair of said edge elements when said cover fitting is disposed in enclosed assembly about said container body, and said flap element further being pivotable about said hinge means to a second position whereby to disclose a portion of the cavity defined by said wall portions for extracting the contents within said container body, said cover fitting including web means depending from said flap element and terminating in a plurality of excurvated, pectinated projections engaging said edge elements when said flap element is disposed in said second position whereby to cooperate to form at least one port adapted for selective extraction of comminuted matter and a finger element depending from said flap element and residing in spaced-apart relation from said web means, said finger element having a free, resiliently deformable extremity substantially overlying a said edge element when said flap element is disposed in said second position whereby to lock said flap element in said second position, said finger element including a proximal root portion and a web portion integral therewith, said web portion joining said root portion to said web means whereby to ensure preselected spacing of said finger element and said web means for catching a said edge element therebetween when said free extremity has been deformedly urged over a said edge element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
297 words
A cover fitting adapted for enclosed assembly about a container body having wall portions terminating in respective edge elements, said cover fitting comprising: container cover means including a panel portion having hinge means defining a hinge axis and a flap element swingably suspended from said hinge means, said flap element having a pair of confluent edge members subtended by said hinge axis and being pivotable about said hinge means to a first position whereby to enclose about substantial portions of one contiguous pair of said edge elements when said cover fitting is disposed in enclosed assembly about said container body, and said flap element further being pivotable about said hinge means to a second position whereby to disclose a portion of the cavity defined by said wall portions for extracting the contents within said container body, said cover fitting including web means depending from said flap element and terminating in a plurality of excurvated, pectinated projections engaging said edge elements when said flap element is disposed in said second position whereby to cooperate to form at least one port adapted for selective extraction of comminuted matter and a finger element depending from said flap element and residing in spaced-apart relation from said web means, said finger element having a free, resiliently deformable extremity substantially overlying a said edge element when said flap element is disposed in said second position whereby to lock said flap element in said second position, said finger element including a proximal root portion and a web portion integral therewith, said web portion joining said root portion to said web means whereby to ensure preselected spacing of said finger element and said web means for catching a said edge element therebetween when said free extremity has been deformedly urged over a said edge element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cover fitting according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said projections has rib means situated in integral apposition therewith, said rib means adapted for re-enforcement of said projection when said flap element is disposed in said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cover fitting according to claim 1 wherein said edge elements are rolled and include downwardly extending shoulder portions, said projections gripping said shoulder portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A cover fitting according to claim 3 wherein said container cover means includes a downwardly opening channel defined by inner and outer skirt elements circumferentially depending from the periphery of said container cover means, said inner skirt element having a bead projecting in a laterally outward direction on the outer surface thereof, forcing of said bead past said downwardly extending shoulder portion latching said cover fitting on said container body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A cover fitting according to claim 4 wherein said channel includes a flap channel portion and a panel channel portion, said flap channel portion being defined by the portion of said inner and outer skirt elements between said subtended pair of confluent edge members and wherein said bead includes a flap bead portion and a panel bead portion, said flap bead portion comprising an abbreviated protuberance along said flap channel portion and said panel bead portion being circumferentially disposed along said panel channel portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cover fitting according to claim 1 wherein the undersurface of said panel portion has a plurality of rib means depending therefrom, said rib means adapted for re-enforcemeNt of said hinge means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
281 words
A cover fitting adapted for enclosed assembly about a container body having an enlarged top edge bead and a first pair of conjoining wall portions which defines a first corner member therebetween and having a second pair of conjoining wall portions which defines a second corner member therebetween, said first and second corner members defining thereacross a datum line extending generally diagonally of said container body, said cover fitting comprising: container cover means including a panel portion having hinge means defining a hinge axis aligned in the general direction of said datum line and a flap cover element swingably suspended from said hinge means, said flap cover element having depending skirt means arranged for releasible engagement with said container body, said panel portion further having a panel skirt member circumferentially depending from the periphery thereof, said panel skirt member including first and second panel skirt portions snugly confronting the inner and outer surfaces respectively of said first pair of conjoining wall portions and securely wrapping around said first corner member in gripping engagement with the container top edge bead and said panel skirt member including third and fourth panel skirt portions snugly confronting the inner and outer surfaces respectively of said second pair of conjoining wall portions and securely wrapping around said second corner member in gripping engagement with the container top edge bead, said panel skirt portions cooperating to establish an inwardly directed gripping force across an axis substantially coincident with said diagonal datum line whereby to secure said panel portion in assembly about a portion of said container body and to resist displacement of said panel portion therefrom when said flap cover element is pivoted about said hinge means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
281 words
A cover fitting adapted for enclosed assembly about a container body having an enlarged top edge bead and a first pair of conjoining wall portions which defines a first corner member therebetween and having a second pair of conjoining wall portions which defines a second corner member therebetween, said first and second corner members defining thereacross a datum line extending generally diagonally of said container body, said cover fitting comprising: container cover means including a panel portion having hinge means defining a hinge axis aligned in the general direction of said datum line and a flap cover element swingably suspended from said hinge means, said flap cover element having depending skirt means arranged for releasible engagement with said container body, said panel portion further having a panel skirt member circumferentially depending from the periphery thereof, said panel skirt member including first and second panel skirt portions snugly confronting the inner and outer surfaces respectively of said first pair of conjoining wall portions and securely wrapping around said first corner member in gripping engagement with the container top edge bead and said panel skirt member including third and fourth panel skirt portions snugly confronting the inner and outer surfaces respectively of said second pair of conjoining wall portions and securely wrapping around said second corner member in gripping engagement with the container top edge bead, said panel skirt portions cooperating to establish an inwardly directed gripping force across an axis substantially coincident with said diagonal datum line whereby to secure said panel portion in assembly about a portion of said container body and to resist displacement of said panel portion therefrom when said flap cover element is pivoted about said hinge means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cover fitting according to claim 7 and which further includes a second hinge means defining a second hinge axis aligned in the general direction of the first mentioned hinge axis and a second cover flap element being disposed oppositely from the first-mentioned flap cover element and being swingably suspended from said second hinge means, said second cover flap element having depending skirt means for releasible engagement with said container body, said datum line being intermediate said first and second hinge axes.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |