US3814278A
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Barrel top fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-08
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A non-reusable lid, for barrels having a peripheral rim, with plural spaced spring clips on the inside, outwardly movable to allow downward movement of the lid over the barrel but biased inwardly to catch against the barrel top rim. Sealing and upward pressure to maintain the clips in fastened position is caused by an annular sponge rubber gasket attached to the lid inner surface between it and the barrel top.
Inventors
- 👤 F Beierle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00231; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00574; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00629; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00768; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00805; B65D2543/00953; B65D2543/00962; B65D2543/00972; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A self-fastening top for barrels having a top rim extending outwardly from the barrel side comprising, in combination: a planar top element of configuration similar to a barrel to be covered and of dimension slightly greater than that of the top rim of the said barrel; a structurally communicating perpendicular side depending some distance below the top rim of the barrel to be covered and at a spaced distance externally thereof; and plural, semi-rigid, elastic, circumferentially spaced fastening clips carried by the lower inner surface of the side, each of said fastening clips having an upwardly and radially inwardly extending body structurally communicating with radially outwardly extending end, terminating at a spaced distance from the inner surface of said side, the uppermost portion of all said fastening clips terminating in a plane parallel to and at a spaced distance below the top component so that said top is in sealing position on a barrel to be covered when the fastening clips are engaged below the top rim thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A self-fastening top for barrels having a top rim extending outwardly from the barrel side comprising, in combination: a planar top element of configuration similar to a barrel to be covered and of dimension slightly greater than that of the top rim of the said barrel; a structurally communicating perpendicular side depending some distance below the top rim of the barrel to be covered and at a spaced distance externally thereof; and plural, semi-rigid, elastic, circumferentially spaced fastening clips carried by the lower inner surface of the side, each of said fastening clips having an upwardly and radially inwardly extending body structurally communicating with radially outwardly extending end, terminating at a spaced distance from the inner surface of said side, the uppermost portion of all said fastening clips terminating in a plane parallel to and at a spaced distance below the top component so that said top is in sealing position on a barrel to be covered when the fastening clips are engaged below the top rim thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by: an annular gasket, of some thickness and shape similar to the top rim of a barrel to be covered, carried by the under surface of the top component to sealably communicate with the top rim of a barrel to be covered when the top is in fastened position thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by: the ends of the fastening clips extending downwardly as well as radially outwardly from their joinder with the clip bodies to present an acute joinder angle to aid fastening of the clips under the rim of a barrel to be covered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a barrel having a peripheral top rim: the top of claim 1 installed thereon and sealed thereto.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |