US3799426A
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Container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-12
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A tubular container, preferably of a plastic material has an end portion of reduced diameter terminating in a flat, rounded or pointed tip. The container is provided with a tear strip which is defined by a pair of spaced weakening lines within the material of the container extending for example lengthwise along the tubular body or around the tubular body either in a plane at right angles to the long axis of the container or at any angle so as to form a regular or irregular spiral or helix which may be either continuous or discontinous. Preferably the container has a cap attached to the tear strip.
Inventors
- 👤 T Pates
- 👤 D Lacy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/02; B65D41/00; B65D41/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A container comprising an elongate tubular main body portion, a cap member for the upper open end thereof, an opposite end portion of reduced diameter integral with the main body portion and terminating in a tip, and a tear strip extending the full length of the main body and end portions defined in the wall of the container by a pair of spaced weakening lines within the material of the container and extending length-wise thereof, the tear strip being connected at the upper end thereof to the cap by a connecting strip, whereby removal of the cap permits removal of the tear strip to render accessible the entire interior of the body and end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A container comprising an elongate tubular main body portion, a cap member for the upper open end thereof, an opposite end portion of reduced diameter integral with the main body portion and terminating in a tip, and a tear strip extending the full length of the main body and end portions defined in the wall of the container by a pair of spaced weakening lines within the material of the container and extending length-wise thereof, the tear strip being connected at the upper end thereof to the cap by a connecting strip, whereby removal of the cap permits removal of the tear strip to render accessible the entire interior of the body and end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein the upper end of the tear strip terminates at a level below the upper end of the container, and the portion of the container above the said level extends only partly around the container and defines an opening immediately above the said upper end of the tear strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container according to claim 2, wherein a bead is located on the exterior of the container at the said level where the upper end of the tear strip terminates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A container according to claim 3, formed of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein the tip of the container if conical and internally faceted.
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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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |