US3624787A
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Utensil carrying closure member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-03
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A closure member carrying two sterile utensil portions for use with a circular cross section receptacle, said utensil portions being characterized by socket members mounted on the end thereof to allow the assembly of a rigid elongated utensil. Said utensil portions further providing rigidity to the receptacle and improving the sealing of the closure member on the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Yetty Newman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/246; B65D51/247; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/02; A47G2021/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
362 words
In a device for use in sealing the open end of a receptacle with a circular bottom and a sidewall having a ring shaped cross section, comprising, a plastic closure member with a uniform wall thickness having a circular central portion and means extending perpendicularly from the circumference of said central portion for clamping and sealing said open end of said receptacle, said clamping and sealing means, comprising, an inner and outer cylindrical flange, said inner flange having one end extending from the circumference of said central portion, said outer flange being disposed around said inner flange, said inner and outer flange being joined by a curved portion, said inner flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said outer flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the outside of said open end of said receptacle, said inner and outer flange resiliently clamping said open end for resisting removal of said closure member from said receptacle, said inner flange and said central portion forming a concave area, removable seal means of flexible material covering said concave area and sealed on said curved portion, and elongated utensil means removably mounted within said concave area, the improvement which comprises, said elongated utensil means comprising, first and second utensil members of flexible material removably mounted in said concave area at right angles with respect to each other, each utensil member being of such a length as to resiliently engage said inner flange and be removably retained in said concave area for adding rigidity to said receptacle when said closure is mounted thereon and for improving the sealing contact of said inner flange with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said first and second removable utensil members having corresponding male and female socket means mounted thereon for attaching said first and second utensil members together, at least one of said first and second utensil members being curved for preventing interference between said first and second utensil means when said utensil means are mounted at right angles with respect to each other in said concave area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
362 words
In a device for use in sealing the open end of a receptacle with a circular bottom and a sidewall having a ring shaped cross section, comprising, a plastic closure member with a uniform wall thickness having a circular central portion and means extending perpendicularly from the circumference of said central portion for clamping and sealing said open end of said receptacle, said clamping and sealing means, comprising, an inner and outer cylindrical flange, said inner flange having one end extending from the circumference of said central portion, said outer flange being disposed around said inner flange, said inner and outer flange being joined by a curved portion, said inner flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said outer flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the outside of said open end of said receptacle, said inner and outer flange resiliently clamping said open end for resisting removal of said closure member from said receptacle, said inner flange and said central portion forming a concave area, removable seal means of flexible material covering said concave area and sealed on said curved portion, and elongated utensil means removably mounted within said concave area, the improvement which comprises, said elongated utensil means comprising, first and second utensil members of flexible material removably mounted in said concave area at right angles with respect to each other, each utensil member being of such a length as to resiliently engage said inner flange and be removably retained in said concave area for adding rigidity to said receptacle when said closure is mounted thereon and for improving the sealing contact of said inner flange with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said first and second removable utensil members having corresponding male and female socket means mounted thereon for attaching said first and second utensil members together, at least one of said first and second utensil members being curved for preventing interference between said first and second utensil means when said utensil means are mounted at right angles with respect to each other in said concave area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, said inner flange has a radial shoulder for removably retaining said first and second utensil means in said concave area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A sealing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, said first utensil member has a knife blade formed at one end and one of said socket means formed at the other end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sealing device as claimed in claim 3, wherein, said one socket means is a male socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A sealing device as defined in claim 1, wherein, said second utensil member has a spoon shaped portion formed at one end and the other of said socket means formed at the other end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sealing device as claimed in claim 5, wherein, said other socket means is a female socket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
353 words
In a device for use in sealing the open end of a receptacle with a bottom and a sidewall, comprising, a plastic closure member with a uniform wall thickness having a central portion and means extending perpendicularly from the edge of said central portion for clamping and sealing said open end of said receptacle, said clamping and sealing means, comprising, an inner and outer flange, said inner flange having one end extending from the edge of said central portion, said outer flange being disposed around said inner flange, said inner and outer flange being joined by a curved portion, said inner flange being of a size to Fit in snug sealing engagement with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said outer flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the outside of said open end of said receptacle, said inner and outer flange resiliently clamping said open end for resisting removal of said closure member from said receptacle, said inner flange and said central portion forming a concave area, removable seal means of flexible material covering said concave area and sealed on said curved portion, and elongated utensil means removably mounted within said concave area, the improvement which comprises, said elongated utensil means comprising, first and second utensil members of flexible material removably mounted in said concave area at right angles with respect to each other, each utensil member being of such a length as to resiliently engage said inner flange and be removably retained in said concave area for adding rigidity to said receptacle when said closure is mounted thereon and for improving the sealing contact of said inner flange with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said first and second removable utensil members having corresponding male and female socket means mounted thereon for attaching said first and second utensil members together, at least one of said first and second utensil members being curved for preventing interference between said first and second utensil means when said utensil means are mounted at right angles with respect to each other in said concave area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
353 words
In a device for use in sealing the open end of a receptacle with a bottom and a sidewall, comprising, a plastic closure member with a uniform wall thickness having a central portion and means extending perpendicularly from the edge of said central portion for clamping and sealing said open end of said receptacle, said clamping and sealing means, comprising, an inner and outer flange, said inner flange having one end extending from the edge of said central portion, said outer flange being disposed around said inner flange, said inner and outer flange being joined by a curved portion, said inner flange being of a size to Fit in snug sealing engagement with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said outer flange being of a size to fit in snug sealing engagement with the outside of said open end of said receptacle, said inner and outer flange resiliently clamping said open end for resisting removal of said closure member from said receptacle, said inner flange and said central portion forming a concave area, removable seal means of flexible material covering said concave area and sealed on said curved portion, and elongated utensil means removably mounted within said concave area, the improvement which comprises, said elongated utensil means comprising, first and second utensil members of flexible material removably mounted in said concave area at right angles with respect to each other, each utensil member being of such a length as to resiliently engage said inner flange and be removably retained in said concave area for adding rigidity to said receptacle when said closure is mounted thereon and for improving the sealing contact of said inner flange with the inside of said open end of said receptacle, said first and second removable utensil members having corresponding male and female socket means mounted thereon for attaching said first and second utensil members together, at least one of said first and second utensil members being curved for preventing interference between said first and second utensil means when said utensil means are mounted at right angles with respect to each other in said concave area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sealing device as defined in claim 7 wherein said receptacle has a elliptical bottom and cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sealing device as defined in claim 7 wherein said receptacle has a polygonal base and cross section.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |