US3910414A
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Container structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Containers for food, beverages, and the like are fabricated with downwardly converging side walls so that after being emptied, a plurality of such containers can be nestibly stacked for convenient and economical storage and shipping to recycling locations. The side walls may be of various configurations to identify the different materials of the containers for facilitating sorting thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E Mccay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0233; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A stackable can structure comprising: a. an elongated body of endless thin wall construction; b. an openable lid comprising a plurality of radially extending fracturable lines formed in said lid so that a downwardly directed force will rupture said lid into a plurality of segments; c. said body converging downwardly from said openable lid; and d. a bottom on said body which is relatively smaller than said openable lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A stackable can structure comprising: a. an elongated body of endless thin wall construction; b. an openable lid comprising a plurality of radially extending fracturable lines formed in said lid so that a downwardly directed force will rupture said lid into a plurality of segments; c. said body converging downwardly from said openable lid; and d. a bottom on said body which is relatively smaller than said openable lid.
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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |