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US4493431A
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Can opening means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-16
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A container having an opening which comprises a segment connected to the top of the container along an entire straight edge, and connected to the top of the container at other discrete points. The segment is covered by a piece of adhesive tape to seal the container. The tape has a tab for opening the container by bending the segment about the straight line connection. The container may be easily resealed by replacing the segment in the hole and by securing the tape against the top of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Sung N. Cho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/503; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012; B65D53/00; B65D53/08; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/001; B65D2517/0013; B65D2517/0058; B65D2517/0059; B65D2517/0061; B65D2517/50; B65D2517/5002; B65D2517/5016; B65D2517/5024; B65D2517/5027; B65D2517/5029; B65D2517/5072; B65D2517/5083; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A container comprising: a top having a hole therein, a segment for filling said hole, having one edge secured to said top, said segment also being non-frangibly secured to said top at a discrete point spaced from said edge, and means for covering said segment and a portion of said top, for sealing said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A container comprising: a top having a hole therein, a segment for filling said hole, having one edge secured to said top, said segment also being non-frangibly secured to said top at a discrete point spaced from said edge, and means for covering said segment and a portion of said top, for sealing said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said means for covering said segment includes a tab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of claim 2 wherein said means for covering is a piece of aluminum-containing adhesive tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said segment has a projection for engaging said means for covering.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said discrete point is a spot weld.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 5 wherein said segment is secured to a plurality of evenly distributed discrete points.
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) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |