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US3966079A
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Seal for can or like container
Assignee: Nihon Seikan KK
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Filing: 1975-06-06
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A sealing device adapted to be removably attached by adhesive means to a can or the like, said device being of sufficient size and shape to cover and seal openings in said container. The device consists essentially of two elements, a single piece of adhesive-backed sealing material, separated into two parts by a perforation, placed over the opening of the container and a finger catch element for separating the two parts of the sealing material along the perforation and removing that part of the sealing material which covers the opening into the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Kawamata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/502; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/001; B65D2517/0013; B65D2517/0091; B65D2517/0094; B65D2517/50; B65D2517/5002; B65D2517/5024; B65D2517/5027; B65D2517/5029; B65D2517/5072; B65D2517/5083; B65D2517/5089; B65D2517/5091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A sealing device for covering an opening in a container, comprising: adhesive-backed sealing material for covering said opening and adhering to said container, said sealing material having a first portion and a second portion separated by a straight perforated line, said first portion being removable along said perforation to completely uncover said opening, and said second portion remaining on said container after said first portion is removed; and finger catch means attached underneath said first portion near the perforation for separating the two portions of said sealing material along the perforation and for removing said first portion from the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A sealing device for covering an opening in a container, comprising: adhesive-backed sealing material for covering said opening and adhering to said container, said sealing material having a first portion and a second portion separated by a straight perforated line, said first portion being removable along said perforation to completely uncover said opening, and said second portion remaining on said container after said first portion is removed; and finger catch means attached underneath said first portion near the perforation for separating the two portions of said sealing material along the perforation and for removing said first portion from the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A sealing device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said finger catch means comprises a cut-out section cut from said second portion of said sealing material and having an edge integral with said first portion, said cut-out section being folded underneath said first portion along said integral edge when said sealing device is in its operative position over an opening in a container; and wherein said perforation extends outward from the hole left by said cutaway section through the second portion to the edges of said sealing material whereby lifting the integral edge will cause the perforation to break, will separate said first and second portions, and will remove said first portion from said container.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |