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Gas and liquid tight corner structure for a fibre shipping container
Assignee: Continental Fibre Drum Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract This relates to a gas and liquid tight corner structure for fibre shipping containers or drums and particularly relates to the provision of a sealing rim on the end unit which is engaged within the corner construction and is compressible so as to maintain a tightening effect on the seal of the corner structure after the corner relaxes under the influence of crimping mechanism. The sealing rim may be tubular in the case of a metal end unit or may be solid in the case of a plastic end unit and the plastic material is resiliently compressible.
Inventors
- 👤 John K. Shepard
- 👤 Walter R. Wagonseller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D15/00; B65D15/02; B65D15/04; B65D15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A gas and liquid tight corner structure for a fibre shipping container comprising a fibre body having at least one end reinforced by a metal chime to define a radially inwardly directed bead which in part defines an axially outwardly facing shoulder, an end unit having an outer periphery seated on said shoulder and terminating in an outer sealing rim, and a terminal end portion of said fibre body and said chime being curled radially inwardly and generally wrapped around said sealing rim; said corner structure being improved by said sealing rim being resiliently compressible in the forming of said corner structure to resiliently compressibly engage said wrapped around portions of said fibre drum and said chime.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A gas and liquid tight corner structure for a fibre shipping container comprising a fibre body having at least one end reinforced by a metal chime to define a radially inwardly directed bead which in part defines an axially outwardly facing shoulder, an end unit having an outer periphery seated on said shoulder and terminating in an outer sealing rim, and a terminal end portion of said fibre body and said chime being curled radially inwardly and generally wrapped around said sealing rim; said corner structure being improved by said sealing rim being resiliently compressible in the forming of said corner structure to resiliently compressibly engage said wrapped around portions of said fibre drum and said chime.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A corner structure according to claim 1 wherein said fibre body has an internal barrier surface directly engaging said sealing rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A corner structure according to claim 2 wherein said terminal end portion of said fibre body is radially and axially tapered and said chime extends therebeyond and has a terminal end portion in direct engagement with said sealing rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A corner structure according to claim 1 wherein said terminal end portion of said fibre body is radially and axially tapered and said chime extends therebeyond and has a terminal end portion in direct engagement with said sealing rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A corner structure according to claim 1 wherein said end unit is formed of a plastic material and said sealing rim is enlarged and solid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A corner structure according to claim 1 wherein said end unit is formed of a plastic material and said sealing rim is solid and generally circular in cross section.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |