US4308956A
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Resealable container
Assignee: Church and Dwight Co Inc
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Filing: 1979-11-14
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 1999-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional resealable container comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and at least one side portion, the top portion being comprised of an inner section with die-cut portion and an outer section provided with a hinged flap portion adapted to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap, which container is useful for dispensing particulate or powdered material.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Steinke
- 👤 George Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/70; B65D5/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A three-dimensional resealable container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered portion with holes or performations therein, the second outer-most flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A three-dimensional resealable container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered portion with holes or performations therein, the second outer-most flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container of claim 1 wherein the leading edge of the hinged flap extends to the edge of the top portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
A container of claim 1 wherein the cross-section is square.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and is provided with a tab portion overlapping the inner-most flap and provided with centrally registered holes or perforations, the second outermost flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap extending one half across the cross-section of the container and is provided with a tab portion overlapping the inner-most flap and provided with centrally registered holes or perforations, the second outermost flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container of claim 4 wherein the inner-most flap is provided about the opening with an embossed recess to accommodate the overlapping second inner-most section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The container of claim 4 wherein the cross-section is square.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The container of claim 4 wherein the cross-section is rectangular.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
103 words
A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second outer-most flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
A three-dimensional container with a square or rectangular cross-section comprising a top portion, a bottom portion and 4 side portions, the top portion being formed by a hinged flap of each side portion and adapted to lap one another, the inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second inner-most flap being provided with a centrally registered opening, the second outer-most flap being provided with a centrally registered die-cut piece secured to the outer-most flap and the outer-most flap being provided with a hinged flap portion to open and close the container with the die-cut portion secured to the hinged flap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-01-04 | 1985-07-06 | 1986-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-04 | 1989-07-06 | 1990-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-04 | 1993-07-06 | 1994-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |