US4141459A
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Protecting device for containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-27
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A strip of reinforcing material having a reverse bend section along one side edge is bendable to be wrapped around the rim of a container, such as a garbage or trash container. The reverse bend section forms a groove to receive the container rim and the remainder of the strip forms a protective and reinforcing skirt to prevent damage to adjacent portions of the container and to reduce noise incurred in handling the container.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Eli, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A reinforcing device for a container having a rim at one end thereof which comprises a yieldable strip forming a reinforcing member adapted to surround said container, said member having a reverse bend section adjacent one side edge thereof, said reverse bend section forming a groove adapted to receive said rim to reinforce said rim, said strip including a pair of locking shoulders extending in facing directions into said groove, one of said locking shoulders interlocking said container rim, and the other of said locking shoulders spacing said container from said reinforcing member; the remainder of said member forming a protective skirt for an adjacent portion of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A reinforcing device for a container having a rim at one end thereof which comprises a yieldable strip forming a reinforcing member adapted to surround said container, said member having a reverse bend section adjacent one side edge thereof, said reverse bend section forming a groove adapted to receive said rim to reinforce said rim, said strip including a pair of locking shoulders extending in facing directions into said groove, one of said locking shoulders interlocking said container rim, and the other of said locking shoulders spacing said container from said reinforcing member; the remainder of said member forming a protective skirt for an adjacent portion of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 comprising means for securing said member to said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 wherein said reverse bend section and said groove extend along the length of said strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 wherein said remainder of said member tapers in cross section toward the opposite side edge thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 wherein said strip is formed of sheet metal, said strip locking shoulders comprising locking tabs formed from said reverse bend section and extending into said groove whereby to interlock with said rim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 5 wherein said reverse bend section comprises spaced apart projections along the length of said strip, certain of said locking tabs being formed from said projections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 comprising holes in said reinforcing member, said holes being spaced around said member whereby to receive fasteners for fastening said member to said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A reinforcing device as defined in claim 1 wherein said member comprises a ledge on the side thereof opposite said skirt for supporting a removable cover for said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A reinforcing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking shoulders are spaced at different distances from the bottom of said groove for enabling said shoulders to overlap before assembly of the strip onto said rim.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |