US4463860A
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Saturated polyester resin bottle and stand
Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-09-23
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2002-09-23
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a saturated polyester resin bottle with a spherically-shaped bottom so that the bottle can be filled with liquid under a relatively high pressure. The bottle includes adjacent its bottom a reduced diameter portion shaped for receiving a cylindrical bottle stand which provides a flat base for supporting the bottle in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Yataro Yoshino
- 👤 Takami Tsukada
- 👤 Tadao Saito
- 👤 Takamitsu Nozawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In combination: a bottle and a stand; the bottle comprising a body portion and a bottom portion, the body portion having at its upper end an opening and connecting at its lower end to the bottom portion, the bottom portion being hemispherical in shape and of smaller diameter than the body portion so as to define a step where the bottom portion meets the body portion; the stand comprising a circumferential outer wall and a circumferential inner wall, the outer wall being at its upper edge of at least equal diameter to the body portion, the outer wall including a plurality of vertically extending ribs formed on the inner surface thereof and extending upwardly from the lower edge of the outer wall to a level where the ribs touch the bottom portion of the bottle, the inner wall receiving the bottom portion of the bottle and being radially inwardly spaced from the outer wall and merging therewith to define an annular surface therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In combination: a bottle and a stand; the bottle comprising a body portion and a bottom portion, the body portion having at its upper end an opening and connecting at its lower end to the bottom portion, the bottom portion being hemispherical in shape and of smaller diameter than the body portion so as to define a step where the bottom portion meets the body portion; the stand comprising a circumferential outer wall and a circumferential inner wall, the outer wall being at its upper edge of at least equal diameter to the body portion, the outer wall including a plurality of vertically extending ribs formed on the inner surface thereof and extending upwardly from the lower edge of the outer wall to a level where the ribs touch the bottom portion of the bottle, the inner wall receiving the bottom portion of the bottle and being radially inwardly spaced from the outer wall and merging therewith to define an annular surface therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner wall extends upwardly and radially inwardly from the annular surface toward the bottom portion of the bottle to define an edge where the inner wall meets the bottom portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein the annular surface is formed generally at right angles to the outer wall.
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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) | 1987-08-07 | 1988-02-06 | 1988-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-06 | 1992-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-07 | 1996-02-06 | 1996-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |