US4140241A
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Bottom end tape seal
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1978-01-17
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1998-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece can wherein the can body is of a drawn and wall ironed construction having an integral bottom with the bottom being in the form of a reinforced structure including alternating projecting ribs and recessed areas. The top of the can is closed by a conventional end unit. In use, the bottom becomes the top and the bottom is provided with a dispensing opening which is closed by a sealing tape. There are several embodiments of the end structure with there being different positions for the dispensing opening therein and different relationships of the sealing tape with respect to the end structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M. Erlandson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/502; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/001; B65D2517/0013; B65D2517/0058; B65D2517/0089; B65D2517/50; B65D2517/5002; B65D2517/5016; B65D2517/5024; B65D2517/5027; B65D2517/5029; B65D2517/5037; B65D2517/5072; B65D2517/5075; B65D2517/5091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An easy dispensing container comprising a container body having one end closed by an end structure of a profile including alternating projecting ribs and recessed areas, a dispensing opening in said end structure, a sealing tape overlying and closing said dispensing opening, said sealing tape having an intermediate portion detachably secured to said end structure surrounding said dispensing opening, said sealing tape extending radially of said end structure and having an inner end portion disposed radially inwardly of said dispensing opening and permanently secured to said end structure, said sealing tape further having an outer end portion defining grip means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An easy dispensing container comprising a container body having one end closed by an end structure of a profile including alternating projecting ribs and recessed areas, a dispensing opening in said end structure, a sealing tape overlying and closing said dispensing opening, said sealing tape having an intermediate portion detachably secured to said end structure surrounding said dispensing opening, said sealing tape extending radially of said end structure and having an inner end portion disposed radially inwardly of said dispensing opening and permanently secured to said end structure, said sealing tape further having an outer end portion defining grip means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An easy dispensing container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said sealing tape is recessed below the general plane of said ribs whereby when said container is inverted it may be supported on said ribs in a stable state.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said recessed areas.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said ribs, and said one rib has a shallow recess receiving said sealing tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said recessed areas, and said sealing tape being disposed entirely within said one recessed area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said recessed areas, said sealing tape primarily lying in said one recessed area, said end structure including a raised central portion joining together said ribs, and said sealing tape inner end portion overlying said raised central portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 7 wherein said raised central portion has a shallow recess therein receiving said sealing tape inner end portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said dispensing opening is formed in one of said recessed areas, said grip means being in the form of a finger receiving opening, one of said ribs being disposed diametrically opposite said one recessed area, said one rib having an outer terminal shoulder remote from said one recessed area, and said shoulder being formed with an inwardly divided bead defining a projection on said shoulder for reception in said finger receiving opening for anchoring said sealing tape in an open position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said grip means is in the form of a finger receiving opening, one of said ribs is disposed generally diametrically opposite said dispensing opening, said one rib having an outer terminal shoulder remote from said one recessed area, and said shoulder being formed with an inwardly divided bead defining a projection on said shoulder for reception in said finger receiving opening for anchoring said sealing tape in an open position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said sealing tape inner end portion and said intermediate portion combined are of a generally triangular outline wherein sealing tapes may be formed from a strip with a minimum of waste.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 11 wherein said outer end portion is generally rectangular in outline.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 11 wherein said grip means is in the form of a finger receiving opening, said finger receiving opening being generally oval in outline and being elongated transversely of the length of said sealing tape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 4 wherein said one recessed area is generally triangular in outline, and said sealing tape inner end portion and said intermediate portion combined are of a generally triangular outline wherein sealing tapes may be formed from a strip with a minimum of waste.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
An easy opening dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said container is formed of metal and is in the form of a drawn and wall ironed can.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An easy dispensing container as defined in claim 1 wherein said end structure is the bottom end of the container, and a separately formed end unit forms a top end of said container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
91 words
An easy dispensing container comprising a container body having an integral bottom end, said bottom end having a projecting base portion and there being a recessed panel portion generally within the confines of said base portion, a dispensing opening formed in said recessed panel portion, a sealing tape overlying and closing said dispensing opening; said sealing tape having an intermediate portion detachably secured to said recessed panel portion surrounding said dispensing opening, one end portion being permanently secured to said recessed panel portion, and a second end portion defining grip means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
91 words
An easy dispensing container comprising a container body having an integral bottom end, said bottom end having a projecting base portion and there being a recessed panel portion generally within the confines of said base portion, a dispensing opening formed in said recessed panel portion, a sealing tape overlying and closing said dispensing opening; said sealing tape having an intermediate portion detachably secured to said recessed panel portion surrounding said dispensing opening, one end portion being permanently secured to said recessed panel portion, and a second end portion defining grip means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
An easy opening container in accordance with claim 17 wherein said sealing tape is recessed relative to said projecting base portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
An easy opening container in accordance with claim 17 wherein said sealing tape is elongated and extends generally radially of said bottom end, said sealing tape one end being innermost, and said grip portion being reversely folded over said intermediate portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
An easy dispensing container according to claim 19 wherein said sealing tape inner end portion and said intermediate portion combined are of a generally triangular outline wherein sealing tapes may be formed from a strip with a minimum of waste.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |