US4795048A
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Flattened container capable of withstanding crushing
Assignee: Trussardi SpA
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Filing: 1987-07-21
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A container consists of a flattened body made up of two slightly convex half shells that can be locked together forming an inner cavity to hold a small amount of a product. Preferably each half shell has an edge that couples with the edge of the other half shell. One of the two half shells is provided with fasteners designed to cooperate with the matching portions of the other half shell. A projection, equipped with a peripheral fastener and a central fastener may also be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicola Trussardi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/188; B65D11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A container in the form of a flattened body comprised by two slightly convex half shells that can be locked together to form an inner cavity holding a small amount of a product, the flattened body having a projection that extends from an edge of the flattened body and is comprised by two half projections one on an edge of each of said half shells, one of the two half projections having a peripheral fastening means adapted to releasably adhere to an inner side of a peripheral portion of the other half projection, each of said half projections having a central engaging means surrounded by said peripheral fastening means, said central engaging means of the two half projections being adapted to releasably adhere to each other when pressed together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A container in the form of a flattened body comprised by two slightly convex half shells that can be locked together to form an inner cavity holding a small amount of a product, the flattened body having a projection that extends from an edge of the flattened body and is comprised by two half projections one on an edge of each of said half shells, one of the two half projections having a peripheral fastening means adapted to releasably adhere to an inner side of a peripheral portion of the other half projection, each of said half projections having a central engaging means surrounded by said peripheral fastening means, said central engaging means of the two half projections being adapted to releasably adhere to each other when pressed together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A container according to claim 1, in which said central engaging means comprise a central protuberance on one said half projection adapted resiliently to fit within an annular coaxial protuberance on the other half projection.
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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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |