US4042143A
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Double seal container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-29
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A double seal container for perishable foods and the like, comprising a base having upstanding side walls attached thereto and forming a receptacle with a wide mouth opening. The side walls include a seat portion disposed adjacent to an upper free edge thereof and having a smooth, frusto-pyrmidal surface adapted for forming a tapered seal. A removable snap-fitting lid closes the receptacle opening and forms a first airtight seal for the container. A seal plug having a smooth frusto-pyrmidal surface is pressed wedgingly into the seat portion and the cooperating frusto-pyrmidal surfaces of the seat portion and seal plug engage each other thereby forming a second container seal therebetween. The lid detachably retains the seal plug and the receptacle in a sealed position and the seal plug is provided with a recessed inner body portion whereby the seal plug when separated from the remainder of the container forms a bowl particularly adapted for serving therein the container's contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Biggins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
328 words
A container comprising: a. a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto forming a wide-mouthed receptacle for receiving perishable contents therein, said side walls having an upper free edge which defines a container opening and includes a seat portion disposed adjacent to said free edge, said seat portion having a smooth inner surface which tapers inwardly from said free edge; b. a removable snap-fitting closure engaging the upper free edge of said receptacle and closing said opening to form a first container seal about said free edge, said closure being imperforate; c. a seal plug having a smooth outer surface with a tapered shape for cooperating contact with said seat portion and being removably positioned within said receptacle, the outer surface of said seal plug and the inner surface of said seat portion cooperatively abutting each other during use to form a second container seal between said surfaces; d. said closure engaging said seal plug and retaining the same in a sealed position in the receptacle seat portion; e. said receptacle side walls include a first bead formed on an outside surface thereof at a point positioned adjacent to said free edge; f. said closure includes a top portion and a flange portion depending substantially normally therefrom and integrally connected therewith; g. said flange includes a second bead formed integrally around an interior surface thereof, said second bead engaging said first bead and removably connecting said closure and said receptacle; h. said seal plug includes a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto, said seal plug side walls having an upper end edge abutting an interior surface of the closure top portion along a line disposed adjacent to said flange whereby said closure wedgingly urges said seal plug snugly into said seat portion and retains the same therein; and i. said seal plug base has a medial portion thereof in abutting contact with and supporting a medial portion of said closure to improve container packing and stacking efficiency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
328 words
A container comprising: a. a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto forming a wide-mouthed receptacle for receiving perishable contents therein, said side walls having an upper free edge which defines a container opening and includes a seat portion disposed adjacent to said free edge, said seat portion having a smooth inner surface which tapers inwardly from said free edge; b. a removable snap-fitting closure engaging the upper free edge of said receptacle and closing said opening to form a first container seal about said free edge, said closure being imperforate; c. a seal plug having a smooth outer surface with a tapered shape for cooperating contact with said seat portion and being removably positioned within said receptacle, the outer surface of said seal plug and the inner surface of said seat portion cooperatively abutting each other during use to form a second container seal between said surfaces; d. said closure engaging said seal plug and retaining the same in a sealed position in the receptacle seat portion; e. said receptacle side walls include a first bead formed on an outside surface thereof at a point positioned adjacent to said free edge; f. said closure includes a top portion and a flange portion depending substantially normally therefrom and integrally connected therewith; g. said flange includes a second bead formed integrally around an interior surface thereof, said second bead engaging said first bead and removably connecting said closure and said receptacle; h. said seal plug includes a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto, said seal plug side walls having an upper end edge abutting an interior surface of the closure top portion along a line disposed adjacent to said flange whereby said closure wedgingly urges said seal plug snugly into said seat portion and retains the same therein; and i. said seal plug base has a medial portion thereof in abutting contact with and supporting a medial portion of said closure to improve container packing and stacking efficiency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
A container as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said seal plug includes a third bead formed on the outside surface thereof at a point disposed adjacent to the upper end edge of said seal plug; and b. said closure flange includes a fourth bead formed integrally around the interior surface thereof between said second bead and the top portion of said closure; said third bead engaging said fourth bead and removably connecting said seal plug and said closure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
297 words
A container comprising: a. a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto forming a wide-mouthed receptacle for receiving perishable contents therein, said side walls having an upper free edge which defines a container opening and includes a seat portion disposed adjacent to said free edge, said seat portion having a smooth inner surface which tapers inwardly from said free edge; b. a removable snap-fitting closure engaging the upper free edge of said receptacle and closing said opening to form a first container seal about said free edge, said closure being imperforate; c. a seal plug having a smooth outer surface with a tapered shape for cooperating contact with said seat portion and being removably positioned within said receptacle, the outer surface of said seal plug and the inner surface of said seat portion cooperatively abutting each other during use to form a second container seal between said surfaces; d. said closure engaging said seal plug and retaining the same in a sealed position in the receptacle seat portion; e. said closure includes a top portion and a flange portion depending substantially normally therefrom and integrally connected therewith; f. said receptacle side wall and said flange have cooperative engaging portions on adjacent surfaces removably connecting said closure and said receptacle; g. said seal plug includes a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto, said seal plug side walls having an upper end edge abutting an interior surface of the closure top portion along a line disposed adjacent to said flange whereby said closure wedgingly urges said seal plug snugly into said seat portion and retains the same therein; and h. said seal plug base has a medial portion thereof in abutting contact with and supporting a medial portion of said closure to improve container packing and stacking efficiency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
297 words
A container comprising: a. a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto forming a wide-mouthed receptacle for receiving perishable contents therein, said side walls having an upper free edge which defines a container opening and includes a seat portion disposed adjacent to said free edge, said seat portion having a smooth inner surface which tapers inwardly from said free edge; b. a removable snap-fitting closure engaging the upper free edge of said receptacle and closing said opening to form a first container seal about said free edge, said closure being imperforate; c. a seal plug having a smooth outer surface with a tapered shape for cooperating contact with said seat portion and being removably positioned within said receptacle, the outer surface of said seal plug and the inner surface of said seat portion cooperatively abutting each other during use to form a second container seal between said surfaces; d. said closure engaging said seal plug and retaining the same in a sealed position in the receptacle seat portion; e. said closure includes a top portion and a flange portion depending substantially normally therefrom and integrally connected therewith; f. said receptacle side wall and said flange have cooperative engaging portions on adjacent surfaces removably connecting said closure and said receptacle; g. said seal plug includes a base with upstanding side walls attached thereto, said seal plug side walls having an upper end edge abutting an interior surface of the closure top portion along a line disposed adjacent to said flange whereby said closure wedgingly urges said seal plug snugly into said seat portion and retains the same therein; and h. said seal plug base has a medial portion thereof in abutting contact with and supporting a medial portion of said closure to improve container packing and stacking efficiency.
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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |