US3973345A
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Identification apparatus for a cylindrical container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-03
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1992-08-03
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for identifying the contents of a cylindrical container. The apparatus comprises a semicircular member mounted on the peripheral surface of the container for relative rotation with respect to the container. The semi-circular member has its ends detachably connected with identification members carrying thereon an information on the contents of the container and provided with a weight mounted on the semi-circular member at the central point thereof whereby the semi-circular member is automatically caused by the weight to move to a position in which the identification members are disposed at positions ready for identification by a person when the container is placed with its end faces disposed in substantially vertical planes.
Inventors
- 👤 Akinori Isobe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:52
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An identification apparatus for a cylindrical container, said apparatus comprising a movable member rotatably mounted on a periphery of said container,, the periphery being formed in the container with an annular space, said movable member having identification portions and being semicircular and received in said annular space for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by gravity of a weight with respect to the container, there being a weight mounted on said movable member and adapted to move said identification portions to lateral sides of the periphery of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be seen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An identification apparatus for a cylindrical container, said apparatus comprising a movable member rotatably mounted on a periphery of said container,, the periphery being formed in the container with an annular space, said movable member having identification portions and being semicircular and received in said annular space for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by gravity of a weight with respect to the container, there being a weight mounted on said movable member and adapted to move said identification portions to lateral sides of the periphery of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be seen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An identification apparatus as claimed in claim 1,, there being clamp members on the ends of said movable member, said identification portions being secured to said movable member by means of said clamp members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
155 words
An identification apparatus adapted to be mounted on a container, said apparatus comprising an annular frame of a transparent material having inwardly extending annular flanges defining therebetween a circumferential groove, a semi-circular movable member detachably received in said groove for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member having identification portions at the ends and a weight mounted on said movable member at the central portion thereof, said frame and movable member being adapted to be removably mounted on the outer periphery of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by action of gravity on said weight about the axis of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be automatically moved to lateral sides of the periphery of said container, said annular flanges being formed into hollow shapes such that the flanges resiliently engage with the outer peripheral surface of said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
155 words
An identification apparatus adapted to be mounted on a container, said apparatus comprising an annular frame of a transparent material having inwardly extending annular flanges defining therebetween a circumferential groove, a semi-circular movable member detachably received in said groove for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member having identification portions at the ends and a weight mounted on said movable member at the central portion thereof, said frame and movable member being adapted to be removably mounted on the outer periphery of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by action of gravity on said weight about the axis of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be automatically moved to lateral sides of the periphery of said container, said annular flanges being formed into hollow shapes such that the flanges resiliently engage with the outer peripheral surface of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
An identification apparatus adapted to be mounted on a container, said apparatus comprising an annular frame of a transparent material having inwardly extending annular flanges defining therebetween a circumferential groove, a semi-circular movable member detachably received in said groove for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member having identification portions at the ends and a weight mounted on said movable member at the central portion thereof, said frame and movable member being adapted to be removably mounted on the outer periphery of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by action of gravity on said weight about the axis of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be automatically moved to lateral sides of the periphery of said container, said annular flanges being made of a resilient material such that the flanges resiliently engage with the outer peripheral surface of said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
An identification apparatus adapted to be mounted on a container, said apparatus comprising an annular frame of a transparent material having inwardly extending annular flanges defining therebetween a circumferential groove, a semi-circular movable member detachably received in said groove for rotation about the axis of said container, said movable member having identification portions at the ends and a weight mounted on said movable member at the central portion thereof, said frame and movable member being adapted to be removably mounted on the outer periphery of said container, said movable member being adapted to be rotated by action of gravity on said weight about the axis of said container when the container is in its vertical position whereby said identification portions can be automatically moved to lateral sides of the periphery of said container, said annular flanges being made of a resilient material such that the flanges resiliently engage with the outer peripheral surface of said container.
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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |