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US4483450A
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Container and removable lid therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-11-14
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Granted: 1984-11-20
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Expires: 2003-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A rigid container having a metal or plastic lid seal cap for bottling contents such as beverages therein, the cap having tabs on its depending circumferential flange for easy removal and a central convex ring configuration to provide increased rigidity to the seal and nesting and stacking strength. Optionally, a peelable opaque film can be removable secured on the container to protect the contents from light. Upon removal of the film, the container may be used as a household drinking glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Gil Sanchez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0264; B65D43/0268; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00555
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A container lid comprising: a top surface having a raised convex center; an upstanding inner wall at the periphery of said surface; a top wall extending from said inner wall and connecting said inner wall to a depending outer flange of greater length and forming a space therebetween adapted to fit on the rim of a container; said inner wall and said surface forming a dished configuration; and a plurality of spaced scored sections radiating at extended intervals from said center along said top surface part way down said outer flange and terminating in a tab for removing said lid from a container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A container lid comprising: a top surface having a raised convex center; an upstanding inner wall at the periphery of said surface; a top wall extending from said inner wall and connecting said inner wall to a depending outer flange of greater length and forming a space therebetween adapted to fit on the rim of a container; said inner wall and said surface forming a dished configuration; and a plurality of spaced scored sections radiating at extended intervals from said center along said top surface part way down said outer flange and terminating in a tab for removing said lid from a container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The lid of claim 1, wherein at least one of said sections has semi-circular transverse scoring whereby part of said section may be severed from said lid to form a pouring or drinking opening without removing said lid from said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lid of claim 1, wherein said scored sections are cruciformly disposed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
8 words
The lid of claim 1, formed from plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
8 words
The lid of claim 1, formed of metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
8 words
The lid of claim 5, formed of aluminum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lid of claim 1, wherein said raised convex center and said scored sections are formed by stamping or embossing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A container and lid combination comprising: a container having an open top and a closed bottom, said top being wider than said bottom; and a lid adapted to fit sealingly over said top of said container; said lid comprising: a top surface having a raised convex center; an upstanding inner wall at the periphery of said surface; a top wall extending from said inner wall to a depending outer flange of greater length and forming a space therebetween adapted to fit on the rim of said container; said inner wall and said surface forming a dished surface having a dished configuration for receiving the bottom of a similar container in nesting relation; and a plurality of spaced scored sections radiating at extended intervals from said center along said top surface part way down said outer flange and terminating in a tab for removing said lid from said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
A container and lid combination comprising: a container having an open top and a closed bottom, said top being wider than said bottom; and a lid adapted to fit sealingly over said top of said container; said lid comprising: a top surface having a raised convex center; an upstanding inner wall at the periphery of said surface; a top wall extending from said inner wall to a depending outer flange of greater length and forming a space therebetween adapted to fit on the rim of said container; said inner wall and said surface forming a dished surface having a dished configuration for receiving the bottom of a similar container in nesting relation; and a plurality of spaced scored sections radiating at extended intervals from said center along said top surface part way down said outer flange and terminating in a tab for removing said lid from said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein said bottom of said container has a beveled periphery to facilitate nesting in the lid of a similar combination.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein said bottom of said container has a central recess adapted to receive therein said raised center of the lid of a similar combination.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein the outside of said container has adhered thereto a peelable opaque film to protect contents from light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein said container is of the goblet type including a pedestal; and said pedestal includes a base dimensioned so as to fit within the lid of a similar combination.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container and lid of claim 12, wherein said base includes a central interlocking recess dimensioned to receive the raised convex center of the lid of the next similar combination.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein at least one of said sections has transverse scoring whereby part of said section can be severed from said lid to form a pouring or drinking opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein said transverse scoring is semi-circular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container and lid of claim 8, wherein said transverse scoring is spaced approximately one-eighth of an inch from said raised convex center.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lid of claim 2, wherein said transverse scoring is spaced approximately one-eighth of an inch from said raised convex center.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
60 words
The lid of claim 1, wherein at least one of said sections has an arcuate transverse scoring spaced about one-eighth of an inch from said center whereby part of said section may be severed from said lid to form a pouring or drinking opening without removing said lid from said container and permitting complete removal of part of said section.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
The container and lid of claim 12, wherein said base includes a central interlocking recess dimensioned to receive the raised convex center of the lid of the next similar combination to provide for stacking of the container and lid combination and interlocking of the stacked container and lid combination.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-20 | 1988-05-21 | 1988-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-20 | 1992-05-21 | 1992-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-20 | 1996-05-21 | 1996-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |