US4509653A
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Food container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-19
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Granted: 1985-04-09
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Expires: 2004-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A container for packaging popping corn kernels under pressure in a bottle simulating that traditionally used for champagne and other sparkling wines wherein a valve is disposed between the bottom of a stopper and the upper level of the popcorn kernels for preventing the popcorn kernels from being expelled from the bottle upon removal of the stopper.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren J. Corbett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A pressurized container package, comprising: (a) a bottle having a neck portion; (b) a quantity of granular material disposed in and spaced from the top of said bottle; (c) a stopper disposed in the neck portion of said bottle and space relationed to the top of said granular material; and (d) a valve disposed in the neck portion of said bottle in the space defined between the bottom of the stopper and the upper level of the granular material whereby said valve prevents the expulsion of said granular material when the stopper is removed from the pressurized bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A pressurized container package, comprising: (a) a bottle having a neck portion; (b) a quantity of granular material disposed in and spaced from the top of said bottle; (c) a stopper disposed in the neck portion of said bottle and space relationed to the top of said granular material; and (d) a valve disposed in the neck portion of said bottle in the space defined between the bottom of the stopper and the upper level of the granular material whereby said valve prevents the expulsion of said granular material when the stopper is removed from the pressurized bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said valve comprises an accordion pleated element folded in alternating folds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said accordion pleated valve element is formed of bond paper and folded to be compressed and expanded in a range of approximately 3/16 inch to 2 inches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2091212A
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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) | 1988-04-08 | 1988-10-08 | 1989-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-08 | 1992-10-08 | 1993-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-08 | 1996-10-08 | 1997-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |