US4157103A
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Container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-28
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Granted: 1979-06-05
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Expires: 1997-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A container molded in full capacity configuration and which is collapsible accordian-fashion to a storage configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. La Fleur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/0223; B65D1/0292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A container molded from plastics material in extended full-capacity configuration and adapted to be collapsed accordian-fashion for storage, the container having a bottom portion and a top portion and an intermediate pleated portion, and diametrically opposite buttons provided on side surfaces of said top portion, a flexible handle member secured to said bottom portion by securing means at at least one point of securement and providing a handle loop, said handle loop having portions extending upwardly from said bottom portion along opposite sides of the container adjacent the said diametrically opposite buttons, a first aperture provided in each said handle loop portions an equal distance from said at least one point of securement to receive said buttons provided on said top portion in container-carrying configuration, and a second aperture in each loop arm between said at least one point of securement and said first aperture to receive said buttons provided on said top portion when the container is collapsed accordian-fashion in storage configuration; and wherein the container includes a flexible top surface having an opening therein to facilitate filling of, and pouring from, the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A container molded from plastics material in extended full-capacity configuration and adapted to be collapsed accordian-fashion for storage, the container having a bottom portion and a top portion and an intermediate pleated portion, and diametrically opposite buttons provided on side surfaces of said top portion, a flexible handle member secured to said bottom portion by securing means at at least one point of securement and providing a handle loop, said handle loop having portions extending upwardly from said bottom portion along opposite sides of the container adjacent the said diametrically opposite buttons, a first aperture provided in each said handle loop portions an equal distance from said at least one point of securement to receive said buttons provided on said top portion in container-carrying configuration, and a second aperture in each loop arm between said at least one point of securement and said first aperture to receive said buttons provided on said top portion when the container is collapsed accordian-fashion in storage configuration; and wherein the container includes a flexible top surface having an opening therein to facilitate filling of, and pouring from, the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said at least one point of securement is a bottom button provided centrally on a bottom surface of said bottom portion, a further aperture being provided in said handle loop receiving said bottom button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container according to claim 1, including diametrically opposite bottom buttons provided on side surfaces of said bottom portion, which receive apertures provided in said handle loop to provide points of securement for said handle loop to said bottom portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein the container top surface is molded as a concave surface having said opening therein to facilitate filling, said top surface being flexible to convex configuration during inversion of the container to facilitate pouring from the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container according to claim 4, wherein said concave surface is of conical configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said top surface is molded as a convex surface having said opening therein to facilitate pouring, said top surface being flexible to concave configuration to facilitate filling of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container according to claim 6, wherein said convex top surface is in conical configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container according to claim 1, including a series of apertures provided in said handle portions between said first and second apertures to selectively receive said buttons on said top portion to hold the container in an intermediate collapsed position.
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) | 1982-06-04 | 1982-12-04 | 1983-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-04 | 1986-12-04 | 1987-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-04 | 1990-12-04 | 1991-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |