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Controlled-pour container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-08
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1993-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A controlled-pour container including a receptacle and a cover arranged for pressed fit interconnection with the receptacle, the cover being recessed at one or more positions to form conjointly with the receptacle one or more discharge openings for the container contents.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2266; A47G19/2272; B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A controlled-pour container which comprises an open-top receptacle, and a cover comprising a body section and a peripheral flange for removable connection with the open top of said receptacle, said cover and receptacle being cooperatively arranged to form at least at one position a permanent lateral discharge opening permitting the fluid contents of the container to be poured therefrom upon appropriate tilting thereof, said receptacle having a uniform lip configuration surrounding the open top thereof, and said cover having a peripheral recess in the undersurface of said flange and an adjacent recess in said body section, said peripheral recess extending outwardly from a point inwardly of the container lip to the outer edge of said flange at least at one position thus to form the lateral discharge opening when said cover and receptacle are connected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A controlled-pour container which comprises an open-top receptacle, and a cover comprising a body section and a peripheral flange for removable connection with the open top of said receptacle, said cover and receptacle being cooperatively arranged to form at least at one position a permanent lateral discharge opening permitting the fluid contents of the container to be poured therefrom upon appropriate tilting thereof, said receptacle having a uniform lip configuration surrounding the open top thereof, and said cover having a peripheral recess in the undersurface of said flange and an adjacent recess in said body section, said peripheral recess extending outwardly from a point inwardly of the container lip to the outer edge of said flange at least at one position thus to form the lateral discharge opening when said cover and receptacle are connected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A controlled-pour container according to claim 1 which comprises means formed on said cover to visually indicate the position of the discharge opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A controlled-pour container according to claim 1 which comprises means forming a distortion in the surface of said cover adjacent the discharge opening to enable ascertainment of its position through the use of the sense of touch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A controlled-pour container according to claim 1 wherein said peripheral recess extends radially and said adjacent recess extends axially thus to form cooperatively with the lip portion of said receptacle a discharge opening having a radially-extending section and an axially-extending section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A controlled-pour container according to claim 4 wherein said cover is removably connected interiorly of said receptacle by a pressed fit, and the terminus of said discharge opening is formed by said radially-extending peripheral recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A controlled-pour container according to claim 5 wherein said receptacle has a slightly tapered lip portion, and said cover has a registering peripheral surface of slightly greater dimension than that of said receptacle lip portion to enable the pressed fit to be made therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
A cover for an open-top liquid receptacle having a uniform lip portion which cover comprises a generally flat member having a body section and a peripheral flange, said body section being formed to enable pressed frictional connection with the lip portion of the receptacle, and a portion of the outer edge of said flange being recessed, an adjacent recess being formed in said body section, said two recesses cooperating to provide a permanent controlled lateral discharge opening with the adjacent lip of the receptacle when the cover is connected thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
A cover for an open-top liquid receptacle having a uniform lip portion which cover comprises a generally flat member having a body section and a peripheral flange, said body section being formed to enable pressed frictional connection with the lip portion of the receptacle, and a portion of the outer edge of said flange being recessed, an adjacent recess being formed in said body section, said two recesses cooperating to provide a permanent controlled lateral discharge opening with the adjacent lip of the receptacle when the cover is connected thereto.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |