US4169326A
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Container with identification tag secured to the top chime and its method of manufacture
Assignee: Greif Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-05
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Granted: 1979-10-02
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Expires: 1997-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A drum is provided with an identification tag secured to the top chime construction. A wire loop having the tag at its free end is in frictional engagement at its other end between the top chime strip and the underlying associated material of the drum wall. This arrangement is accomplished by properly twisting the wire loop, placing it over the top of the drum wall so that it projects downwardly on both the interior and exterior walls. The top chime is placed on the top of the drum wall with the wire loop interposed therebetween. The beading operation is then completed following which the identification tag is secured to the top chime construction of the drum.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Reese
- 👤 Gerhardt Facko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:39
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/14; B; B65; B65C; B65C7/00; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, said chime strip being at the top of the shell and beaded with the associated parts of the shell, the loop being embedded in the top beaded chime construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, said chime strip being at the top of the shell and beaded with the associated parts of the shell, the loop being embedded in the top beaded chime construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said shell is of fibrous material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said chime is metallic and formed of steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the top chime construction includes an inwardly extending bead in the chime and shell and an inward curl of the top of the chime strip over the associated part of the shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, said loop being a non-metallic cord.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, said loop being a non-metallic cord.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, the loop being wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
An improved drum comprising: a. a shell defining the side walls of the drum and having an upper end and a bottom closed end; b. a chime strip attached to one of the ends of the shell; and c. a loop of elongated material adapted to receive a data bearing tag or label secured between the shell and the chime strip, the loop being wire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention of claim 6, wherein said shell is of fibrous material, said chime is metallic and formed of steel and said chime strip is at the top of the shell and beaded with the associated parts of the shell, the loop is embedded in the top beaded chime construction.
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) | 1982-10-01 | 1983-04-02 | 1983-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-01 | 1987-04-02 | 1987-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-01 | 1991-04-02 | 1991-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |