US3979020A
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Article dispensing container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing container and method of manufacture wherein a pair of hollow parts are nested and a closure is secured across the hollow of the inner nested part, the outer nested part being swingably connected to define a hinged cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Braber
- 👤 Paul L. Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; B65D43/00; B65D43/14; B65D43/16; B65D43/163; B65D43/169; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A fluid sealed dispensing container fabricated entirely of thermoplastic sheet material and comprising a generally flat bottom wall, a separate upstanding peripheral side wall upstanding entirely about the periphery of said bottom wall spaced inwardly from the circumference thereof, an outstanding circumferential flange extending entirely about said side wall integral therewith and sealed thereabout in fluid-tight downwardly facing relation to the circumferential margin of said bottom wall, a generally flat top wall spaced over said bottom wall and integral with the upper extremity of said side wall entirely about the latter and combining with said side and bottom walls to define a fluid sealed contents holding space, said top wall having a through opening for outwardly passing contents, a closure patch removably secured to said top wall in moisture-proof closing relation with said opening, a separate cover overlying said top wall, and a resiliently flexible hinge flange extending outwardly from said cover integrally therewith and fixedly secured relative to said top wall to mount said cover resiliently urged toward said overlying relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A fluid sealed dispensing container fabricated entirely of thermoplastic sheet material and comprising a generally flat bottom wall, a separate upstanding peripheral side wall upstanding entirely about the periphery of said bottom wall spaced inwardly from the circumference thereof, an outstanding circumferential flange extending entirely about said side wall integral therewith and sealed thereabout in fluid-tight downwardly facing relation to the circumferential margin of said bottom wall, a generally flat top wall spaced over said bottom wall and integral with the upper extremity of said side wall entirely about the latter and combining with said side and bottom walls to define a fluid sealed contents holding space, said top wall having a through opening for outwardly passing contents, a closure patch removably secured to said top wall in moisture-proof closing relation with said opening, a separate cover overlying said top wall, and a resiliently flexible hinge flange extending outwardly from said cover integrally therewith and fixedly secured relative to said top wall to mount said cover resiliently urged toward said overlying relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dispensing container according to claim 1, said hinge flange overlying said circumferential flange at the seal thereof and being sealed thereto to define a three layer laminate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A dispensing container according to claim 1, said cover closely overlying said top wall in closing relation with said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dispensing container according to claim 3, said hinge flange overlying said circumferential flange at the seal thereof and being sealed thereto to define a three layer laminate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A fluid sealed dispensing container according to claim 4, said peripheral wall including spaced front and rear portions and a pair of side portions extending between said front and rear portions, said cover including a depending front section overlying said front portion, a pair of depending side sections overlying said depending side portions, and a rear section overlying said rear portion and carrying said hinge flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fluid sealed dispensing container according to claim 5, said rear section entirely overlying said rear portion, and said side and front sections partially overlying said side and front portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A dispensing container according to claim 6, the under regions of said side and front portions being offset inwardly to receive said side and front sections.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |