US4091929A
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Ice cream container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-26
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1996-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical container is provided at axially spaced locations with peripheral rip-strips for shortening the height of the container as the contents are used up. The original lid fits over the container following shortening thereof. Sealing means is applied over the juncture of each rip-strip with the remainder of the carton to prevent leakage.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E. Krane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D3/00; B65D3/26; B65D3/261; B65D3/262; B65D3/263; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A container for ice cream or the like comprising a right cylindrical sidewall and having an open end, a lid interfitting with said open end, said sidewall having one or more peripheral rip-strips for separating an empty portion of said container from the balance of said container, each said rip-strip lying in a plane at right angles to the axis of said container and each having a peripheral discontinuity, said balance of said container then having a new open end with which said lid interfits, and readily destructable means for sealing each said rip-strip to the balance of the siewall comprising moisture impervious material overlying the juncture of said rip-strip and said sidewall on the inner surface of said sidewall and being fixed to said rip-strip, said material extending axially of said container a distance greater than said rip-strip spanning said rip-strip and the resulting edges of said sidewall container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A container for ice cream or the like comprising a right cylindrical sidewall and having an open end, a lid interfitting with said open end, said sidewall having one or more peripheral rip-strips for separating an empty portion of said container from the balance of said container, each said rip-strip lying in a plane at right angles to the axis of said container and each having a peripheral discontinuity, said balance of said container then having a new open end with which said lid interfits, and readily destructable means for sealing each said rip-strip to the balance of the siewall comprising moisture impervious material overlying the juncture of said rip-strip and said sidewall on the inner surface of said sidewall and being fixed to said rip-strip, said material extending axially of said container a distance greater than said rip-strip spanning said rip-strip and the resulting edges of said sidewall container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container as set forth in claim 1 wherein said material comprises a strip secured to said rip-strip and pulled from said container therewith.
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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) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |