US4225053A
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Composite container for storing food
Assignee: International Paper Co
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Filing: 1978-05-15
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1998-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a container for storing product and a process and apparatus for making the container. The container comprises a paperboard outer container and a plastic inner container which has been drawn and blow formed into the outer container. The container is characterized by plastic screw threads which extend from the plastic inner container around the upper portion of the outside of the paperboard outer container. The screw threads permit a cap to be screwed onto the container after product, e.g. food, is placed in the container. The screw threads are vacuum formed, preferably simultaneously with the blow forming of the plastic inner container.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Naugle
- 👤 Robert L. Gordon
- 👤 Richard J. Pines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D3/00; B65D3/22; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/16; B29C51/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A composite container comprising: (a) an outer container constructed from paperboard comprising at least one vertical wall and having a circular cross-section at its top and having a generally uniform cylindrical surface along its longitudinal length; (b) a drawn and blow formed plastic inner container, said inner container having a flange formed as plastic screw threads connected to the top of said inner container, said flange extending downwardly and outwardly in close proximity to and surrounding the upper portion of said uniform cylindrical surface of the outer container, the flange having substantially uniform thickness throughout its cross-section, and the imaginary straight line tangent to and connecting the innermost portions of the outer surface of the screw threads being inclined from the longitudinal vertical axis of said composite container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A composite container comprising: (a) an outer container constructed from paperboard comprising at least one vertical wall and having a circular cross-section at its top and having a generally uniform cylindrical surface along its longitudinal length; (b) a drawn and blow formed plastic inner container, said inner container having a flange formed as plastic screw threads connected to the top of said inner container, said flange extending downwardly and outwardly in close proximity to and surrounding the upper portion of said uniform cylindrical surface of the outer container, the flange having substantially uniform thickness throughout its cross-section, and the imaginary straight line tangent to and connecting the innermost portions of the outer surface of the screw threads being inclined from the longitudinal vertical axis of said composite container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said outer container further comprises a bottom and further wherein said plastic inner container is spaced from about 1/8 inch to about 3/8 inch from the edge of said container defined by said bottom and said at least one vertical wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 2 wherein said bottom is a raised false bottom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of clam 3 wherein the at least one vertical wall comprises two plies of paperboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of clam 3 wherein the at least one vertical wall comprises two plies of paperboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the incline is about 1/2° to 3° from said vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 5 wherein the line is about 1° from vertical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container of claim 1 further comprising a sealable cover, said sealable cover sealed to plastic extending about the upper edge of said outer container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The container of claim 7 further comprising a screw-on cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
The container of claim 1 further comprising a screw-on cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the outer container has an upper edge and the plastic inner container is bonded to said upper end.
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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) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |