US3819083A
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Safety edge easy opening container
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An easy opening container of the full opening type having a score line defining a removable panel portion and in which a first folded panel is provided in the end panel and a second folded panel is provided in the container body. The first folded panel has a folded edge protecting the severed edge on the removable panel after separation. The second fold band provides a protective edge for the severed edge remaining on the container body.
Inventors
- 👤 A Holk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A container assembly comprising a container body, an end panel on said container, a first closed folded band means on said body and having a folded edge facing inwardly, a second folded band means on said panel and having a folded edge facing outwardly, said first folded band means being in direct contact with and in supporting relation to said second band means and a score formed in said panel defining a removable panel portion, said score being located radially outwardly of the inwardly facing edge so that upon separation of said removable panel portion said inwardly facing edge provides a protective edge for the severed edge of the score remaining on said container and said outwardly facing score provides a protective edge for the severed edge of score remaining on the removable panel portion, said second folded band means providing an abutment for preventing collapse of the body during opening of said removable panel portion by loads imposed thereon by associated pull tab means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A container assembly comprising a container body, an end panel on said container, a first closed folded band means on said body and having a folded edge facing inwardly, a second folded band means on said panel and having a folded edge facing outwardly, said first folded band means being in direct contact with and in supporting relation to said second band means and a score formed in said panel defining a removable panel portion, said score being located radially outwardly of the inwardly facing edge so that upon separation of said removable panel portion said inwardly facing edge provides a protective edge for the severed edge of the score remaining on said container and said outwardly facing score provides a protective edge for the severed edge of score remaining on the removable panel portion, said second folded band means providing an abutment for preventing collapse of the body during opening of said removable panel portion by loads imposed thereon by associated pull tab means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first folded band is formed integrally on said container body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said first folded band comprises a portion of the wall of the container body including two superimposed layers of said container wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |