US4600102A
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Miniature fanciful simulated oil barrel containing crude oil and indicia means thereon useful as a novelty item
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-18
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2004-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A novelty item which is particularly useful as a decorative piece is formed as a miniaturized transparent container shaped to authentically simulate a barrel normally used to contain crude oil with a quantity of authentic crude oil being contained within the container and visible therein, the container being sealed to prevent removal of the oil and having a label or other markings on the outside thereof consisting of a name or designation fancifully associated with crude oil or the ownership or production thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Ali R. Avila
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A novelty item particularly useful as a decorative or conversation piece comprising a miniature container consisting essentially of a transparent material shaped to simulate an authentic barrel normally used to contain oil, a quantity of authentic crude oil contained inside said container and visible therein, said container being sealed to prevent removal of said crude oil therefrom and indicia means on the outside of said container having imprinted thereon a name or designation fancifully associated with crude oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A novelty item particularly useful as a decorative or conversation piece comprising a miniature container consisting essentially of a transparent material shaped to simulate an authentic barrel normally used to contain oil, a quantity of authentic crude oil contained inside said container and visible therein, said container being sealed to prevent removal of said crude oil therefrom and indicia means on the outside of said container having imprinted thereon a name or designation fancifully associated with crude oil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An item according to claim 1 wherein said container is made of glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
187 words
A novelty item particularly useful as a decorative or conversation piece comprising a miniature container consisting essentially of a transparent material shaped to simulate an authentic barrel normally used to contain crude oil, said container being constructed as a right circular cylinder having a top and a bottom integrally structured as a hollow sealed object, with the diameter of said cylinder being approximately sixty percent of the height thereof, and with a pair of circular ridges being formed to extend completely around the circumference of said cylinder, one of said ridges being spaced from said top by a distance approximately one-third the height of said cylinder and the other of said ridges being spaced from said bottom by a distance approximately one-third the height of said cylinder, said ridges defining therebetween an annular panel approximately midway between said top and said bottom, a quantity of authentic crude oil contained inside said container and visible therein, said container being completely sealed to prevent removal of said crude oil therefrom and indicia means on said annular panel having imprinted thereon the name of an oil company, real or fanciful.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
187 words
A novelty item particularly useful as a decorative or conversation piece comprising a miniature container consisting essentially of a transparent material shaped to simulate an authentic barrel normally used to contain crude oil, said container being constructed as a right circular cylinder having a top and a bottom integrally structured as a hollow sealed object, with the diameter of said cylinder being approximately sixty percent of the height thereof, and with a pair of circular ridges being formed to extend completely around the circumference of said cylinder, one of said ridges being spaced from said top by a distance approximately one-third the height of said cylinder and the other of said ridges being spaced from said bottom by a distance approximately one-third the height of said cylinder, said ridges defining therebetween an annular panel approximately midway between said top and said bottom, a quantity of authentic crude oil contained inside said container and visible therein, said container being completely sealed to prevent removal of said crude oil therefrom and indicia means on said annular panel having imprinted thereon the name of an oil company, real or fanciful.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An item according to claim 3, wherein said container is made of injection-molded plastic.
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) | 1989-07-14 | 1990-01-13 | 1990-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-14 | 1994-01-13 | 1994-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-14 | 1998-01-13 | 1998-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |