US3593879A
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Childproof cover for a dispensing can
Assignee: Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-01
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A protective, childproof cover for a dispensing can. The can has an end seam where the top is joined to the sidewall and a dispensing opening in the top. The cover has an inverted cupshaped body and an annular skirt which fits over the end seam. The inner side of the skirt has an inwardly extending lip of lesser diameter than the seam so that the cover snaps downwardly over the seam. The lip is eccentric relative to the skirt, protruding inwardly a greater distance beneath the seam at one side of the skirt than at the other. There is an annular shoulder joining the cup-shaped body to the skirt which shoulder engages the top of the seam when the cover is in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Gach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/14; B65D47/147; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A cover for a dispensing can having a top with a dispensing opening, a sidewall and an annular seam joining said top to said sidewall, said cover having an inverted cup-shaped body and a depending skirt, said skirt having an internal inwardly extending lip near its lower edge, said lip having a diameter less than the external diameter of said seam and being adapted to engage beneath said seam for retaining said cover on said can, said lip being eccentric relative to said skirt and extending inwardly a greater distance at one side of said cover than at the other side of said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A cover for a dispensing can having a top with a dispensing opening, a sidewall and an annular seam joining said top to said sidewall, said cover having an inverted cup-shaped body and a depending skirt, said skirt having an internal inwardly extending lip near its lower edge, said lip having a diameter less than the external diameter of said seam and being adapted to engage beneath said seam for retaining said cover on said can, said lip being eccentric relative to said skirt and extending inwardly a greater distance at one side of said cover than at the other side of said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a cover according to claim 1, an outwardly extending shoulder joining the cup-shaped body and the skirt, said shoulder being adapted to seat against the seam when said cover is in place on the can.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cover according to claim 1 and a thumb tab at one side of the outer side of said lip for facilitating removal of said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cover according to claim 3 in which the inwardly extending lip is of lesser inward extent adjacent the thumb tab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3460707A
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US3460708A
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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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |