US3269644A
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Flat top container with extendable pour spout
Assignee: IND RES AND DEV CORP
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Filing: 1965-08-09
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-08-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Bump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/74; B65D5/741; B65D5/742; B65D2301/00; B65D2301/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A FLAT-TOP CONTAINER OF PAPERBOARD MATERIAL OR THE LIKE WITH AN EXTENDABLE POUR SPOUT COMPRISING: (A) A TUBULAR BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONNECTED SIDE PANELS, (B) A BOTTOM SECTION CONNECTED TO SAID PANELS, (C) A TOP SECTION CONNECTED TO ALL BUT ONE OF SAID PANELS IN CLOSED RELATION, (D) A SPOUT SECTION HAVING A FIRST SECTION PIVOTABLY CONNECTED TO THE REMAINING ONE OF SAID PANELS AND A SECOND SECTION PIVOTABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TOP SECTION, (E) SAID SECOND SECTION HAVING AT LEAST ONE DETACHABLE SEALING TAB, (F) SEAL SEALING TAB BEING SEALED TO SAID FIRST SECTION, (G) SAID SPOUT SECTION BEING SEALED SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH AGAINST SAID TOP SECTION TO SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND THE ATMOSPHERE, (H) SAID SPOUT SECTION BEING PIVOTABLE TO AN EXTENDED POSITION, THEREBY BREAKING THE SEAL BETWEEN SAID SPOUT SECTION AND SAID TOP SECTION, AND (I) SAID SEALING TAB BEING DETACHABLE FROM SAID SECOND SECTION TO PERMIT SAID FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS TO BE PARTIALLY SEPARATED TO PROVIDE A SPOUT OPENING FOR SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A FLAT-TOP CONTAINER OF PAPERBOARD MATERIAL OR THE LIKE WITH AN EXTENDABLE POUR SPOUT COMPRISING: (A) A TUBULAR BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONNECTED SIDE PANELS, (B) A BOTTOM SECTION CONNECTED TO SAID PANELS, (C) A TOP SECTION CONNECTED TO ALL BUT ONE OF SAID PANELS IN CLOSED RELATION, (D) A SPOUT SECTION HAVING A FIRST SECTION PIVOTABLY CONNECTED TO THE REMAINING ONE OF SAID PANELS AND A SECOND SECTION PIVOTABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TOP SECTION, (E) SAID SECOND SECTION HAVING AT LEAST ONE DETACHABLE SEALING TAB, (F) SEAL SEALING TAB BEING SEALED TO SAID FIRST SECTION, (G) SAID SPOUT SECTION BEING SEALED SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH AGAINST SAID TOP SECTION TO SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND THE ATMOSPHERE, (H) SAID SPOUT SECTION BEING PIVOTABLE TO AN EXTENDED POSITION, THEREBY BREAKING THE SEAL BETWEEN SAID SPOUT SECTION AND SAID TOP SECTION, AND (I) SAID SEALING TAB BEING DETACHABLE FROM SAID SECOND SECTION TO PERMIT SAID FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS TO BE PARTIALLY SEPARATED TO PROVIDE A SPOUT OPENING FOR SAID CHAMBER.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |