US3894650A
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Attachment for grooved-rimmed containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A slightly undersized snap-fitting integrally formed attachment for grooved-rimmed containers comprises an annular ring which has furrows or grooves formed therein. The grooves mate with the beads of the rim of such containers. Integrally formed on the ring is a tab for facilitating easy removal of the attachment from the container. Also integrally formed on the ring is a projecting member. The projecting member comprises two inwardly projecting parts, the spacing between the two parts defining a slot and a slit which extends into the slot. The slot is sized and shaped so that when a conventional stirring stick is inserted in the slot through the slit, the slot will frictionally hold the stick. The edges of the slot also serve to squeegee the stick when the stick is drawn therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis A Crump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An attachment capable of being attached to a container having a rim which is formed into a channel, the ends of said channel having at least one bead, said attachment comprising, a flexible resilient integrally-formed annular ring, at least one annular groove formed in said annular ring adapted to mate with said bead, and; means integrally-formed with said annular ring for frictionally engaging a conventional stirring stick to be used with said container and comprising a projecting member which includes two projecting parts having a slot formed therebetween for squeegeeing said stick when drawn through said slot, wherein the ends of said two projecting parts remote from said annular ring are spaced to form a slit, said slit being connected to said slot and being adapted to receive said stick to facilitate the insertion of said stick in said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An attachment capable of being attached to a container having a rim which is formed into a channel, the ends of said channel having at least one bead, said attachment comprising, a flexible resilient integrally-formed annular ring, at least one annular groove formed in said annular ring adapted to mate with said bead, and; means integrally-formed with said annular ring for frictionally engaging a conventional stirring stick to be used with said container and comprising a projecting member which includes two projecting parts having a slot formed therebetween for squeegeeing said stick when drawn through said slot, wherein the ends of said two projecting parts remote from said annular ring are spaced to form a slit, said slit being connected to said slot and being adapted to receive said stick to facilitate the insertion of said stick in said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The attachment as defined by claim 1 wherein the diameter of said at least one annular groove is slightly smaller than the diameter of said bead in order to provide a snap fit between said attachment and said container when said attachment is attached thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The attachment as defined by claim 1, wherein two annular grooves are integrally in said annular ring, said grooves being adapted to mate with two spaced apart beads On the rim of said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An attachment as defined in claim 1 wherein a tab is inteegrally formed on said annular ring to facilitate easy removal of said attachment from said rim.
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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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |