US4146152A
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Container opener useable to close the opened hole thereof
Assignee: Toagosei Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an opener for an adhesive container with a nozzle, which comprises a sharp member capable of making a hole in the closed end portion of the nozzle provided on the adhesive container body, the sharp member having a tapered sharp section which is used to make the hole in the closed end portion of the nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinichi Ogawa
- 👤 Youichi Hirono
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:38
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An opener for an adhesive container with a nozzle, which is associated with a cover member, comprising a needle having one end formed with a head portion and the other end being a point adapted to be inserted into a top of said nozzle, said needle including a tapered portion adjacent said point thereof and a non-tapered portion between said head and said tapered portion, and a member for permitting only said tapered portion to be inserted into a top of said nozzle, said member being an auxiliary member having a first recess fittable on said nozzle of said container and a through guidehole extending between a top surface of said auxiliary member and said first recess, the axial length of said through guidehole being equal to the length of said non-tapered portion of said needle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An opener for an adhesive container with a nozzle, which is associated with a cover member, comprising a needle having one end formed with a head portion and the other end being a point adapted to be inserted into a top of said nozzle, said needle including a tapered portion adjacent said point thereof and a non-tapered portion between said head and said tapered portion, and a member for permitting only said tapered portion to be inserted into a top of said nozzle, said member being an auxiliary member having a first recess fittable on said nozzle of said container and a through guidehole extending between a top surface of said auxiliary member and said first recess, the axial length of said through guidehole being equal to the length of said non-tapered portion of said needle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An opener as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second recess portion for receiving said head portion of said needle is formed in said top surface of said auxiliary member.
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) | 1982-03-26 | 1982-09-25 | 1983-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-26 | 1986-09-25 | 1987-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-26 | 1990-09-25 | 1991-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |