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Method for making a plastic container
Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1977-09-08
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1997-09-08
Abstract
Abstract Plastic containers include a shell an open end of which is sealably closed by a closure member having a peripheral hinge portion secured to the shell and an inner expanse which may be bowed axially of the shell. The closure member is unfolding or deformable in drop testing such that sealable closure of the shell is maintained.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin M. Raabe
- 👤 Jack M. Kamins
- 👤 Benjamin F. Cake
- 👤 Albert F. Gerlovich
- 👤 William A. Conrad
- 👤 George E. Trieschock
- 👤 Morris M. Knepp
- 👤 Lee R. Layman
- 👤 Eugene E. Stark
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-04 09:42
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/34; B29C65/36; B29C65/3604; B29C65/3608; B29C65/3612; B29C65/3668; B29C65/3672; B29C65/3684; B29C65/3696; B29C65/48; B29C65/4805; B29C65/481; B29C65/4815; B29C65/50; B29C65/5057; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/116; B29C66/1162; B29C66/12; B29C66/124; B29C66/1244; B29C66/12441; B29C66/13; B29C66/135; B29C66/14; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/432; B29C66/4322; B29C66/49; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/54; B29C66/543; B29C66/5432; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/814; B29C66/8141; B29C66/81411; B29C66/81415; B29C66/81419; B29C66/818; B29C66/8181; B29C66/81815; B29C66/8187; B29C66/81875; B29C66/82; B29C66/824; B29C66/8242; B29C66/82421; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C66/20; B29C66/23; B29C66/232; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/816; B29C66/8167; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/14; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1036; Y10T156/1038; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for making a container comprising the steps of: (a) cutting plastic sheet material into a sheet of predetermined length and width; (b) forming such cut sheet into a hollow shell having a slit extending axially between open ends of said shell and defined by juxtaposed edges of said sheet; (c) sealing said slit to provide an axially extending continuous sealed seam for said shell; (d) forming a closure member for one of said shell open ends by shaping integral plastic material peripherally in hinge configuration and interiorly thereof in bowed configuration; (e) forming an assembly wherein said closure member is disposed in encircling relation to said shell adjacent said one open end and wherein bonding material containing magnetizable particles is disposed between said closure member and said shell; and (f) securing said assembly by simultaneously applying pressure to said assembly and disposing a magnetic field generator in immediate juxtaposition with the periphery of said closure member, thereby heating said bonding material to its fusion point for flowing thereof into intimate contact with said closure member and said shell adjacent said one open end.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A method for making a container comprising the steps of: (a) cutting plastic sheet material into a sheet of predetermined length and width; (b) forming such cut sheet into a hollow shell having a slit extending axially between open ends of said shell and defined by juxtaposed edges of said sheet; (c) sealing said slit to provide an axially extending continuous sealed seam for said shell; (d) forming a closure member for one of said shell open ends by shaping integral plastic material peripherally in hinge configuration and interiorly thereof in bowed configuration; (e) forming an assembly wherein said closure member is disposed in encircling relation to said shell adjacent said one open end and wherein bonding material containing magnetizable particles is disposed between said closure member and said shell; and (f) securing said assembly by simultaneously applying pressure to said assembly and disposing a magnetic field generator in immediate juxtaposition with the periphery of said closure member, thereby heating said bonding material to its fusion point for flowing thereof into intimate contact with said closure member and said shell adjacent said one open end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method claimed in claim 1 wherein said step (c) is practiced by disposing in said slit material containing magnetizable particles and then subjecting said material to an electromagnetic field thereby heating said material to its fusion point and flowing said material into intimate contact with said sheet edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method claimed in claim 1 wherein said step (f) is practiced in successive practices and with a magnetic field generator comprised of generator segments, pressure being applied fully circumferentially of said assembly in each such practice, said assembly being rotatively moved between said successive practices for disposing said generator segments in immediate juxtaposition with successive periphery portions of said closure member so as to cover the entire periphery of said closure member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 in which: said shell open end is continuously curved and said periphery of said closure member is continuously curved.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method in accordance with claim 4 wherein: said shell and closure member are of cylindrical configuration.
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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) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |