US3187930A
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Plastic pull tab to metal tear strip assembly with a curled connection
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-19
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henchert John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A METAL TEAR STRIP HAVING A STARTING END, AND A PLASTIC PULL TAB, SAID TEAR STRIP STARTING END HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH, AND SAID PULL TAB HAVING A PLUG PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TEAR STRIP OPENING AND BEING OUTWARDLY FOLDED AT THE LOWER END THEREOF AND THEN REVERSELY INWARDLY FOLDED TOWARDS SAID TEAR STRIP TO FORM FIRST AND SECOND FOLDS RESPECTIVELY, SAID SECOND FOLD ENGAGING SAID TEAR STRIP AND TOGETHER WITH SAID PLUG PORTION SEALING SAID TEAR STRIP OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A TEAR STRIP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A METAL TEAR STRIP HAVING A STARTING END, AND A PLASTIC PULL TAB, SAID TEAR STRIP STARTING END HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH, AND SAID PULL TAB HAVING A PLUG PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TEAR STRIP OPENING AND BEING OUTWARDLY FOLDED AT THE LOWER END THEREOF AND THEN REVERSELY INWARDLY FOLDED TOWARDS SAID TEAR STRIP TO FORM FIRST AND SECOND FOLDS RESPECTIVELY, SAID SECOND FOLD ENGAGING SAID TEAR STRIP AND TOGETHER WITH SAID PLUG PORTION SEALING SAID TEAR STRIP OPENING.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |