US3880319A
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Container with reclosure apparatus
Assignee: STROBE CARL J
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Filing: 1974-03-15
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1994-03-15
Abstract
Abstract Container top which is useful as a closure for beverage containers and the like and which is openable without requiring a can opener or other additional implements, which does not require removal of a tear tab or a similar disposable article, which does not deposit a detached closure member within the container, and which is noninjurous to the user. The container top is provided with a scored section which can be deformed from the container top to lie inwardly of the container. An opening member attached to the container top includes a tab displacing portion for separating the tab along the scored line, and also includes a deforming portion for deforming the tab from the top. The opening member is movable from a non-use position into alignment with the scored tab, and may contain an aperture coincident with the opening presented by deformation of the tab, through which the contents of the container are accessible. In another disclosed embodiment of the present apparatus, the opening member provides a removable closure for an opened container.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Wells
- 👤 Carl J Strobe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012; B65D17/4014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
Openable and selectively reclosable container apparatus, comprising: a container member having a surface and forming a portion of a container which is enclosed for the purpose of containing a product; a container opening element which is at least partially defined on said container member by a region of predetermined structural weakness relative to the remainder of the container member, said opening element being selectively severable along said region of weakness to become displaced from said surface to provide an opening in said container member; closure means configured to removably fit into and close said opening in said container opening member; and said closure means being selectively movably disposed on said container to removably dispose said closure means in closure relation with said opening which is provided in said container member when said opening element is displaced from said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
Openable and selectively reclosable container apparatus, comprising: a container member having a surface and forming a portion of a container which is enclosed for the purpose of containing a product; a container opening element which is at least partially defined on said container member by a region of predetermined structural weakness relative to the remainder of the container member, said opening element being selectively severable along said region of weakness to become displaced from said surface to provide an opening in said container member; closure means configured to removably fit into and close said opening in said container opening member; and said closure means being selectively movably disposed on said container to removably dispose said closure means in closure relation with said opening which is provided in said container member when said opening element is displaced from said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said closure means when in said closure relation is disposed over said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said closure means comprises a closure configured to fit within and to close said opening, and means peripherally surrounding at least a portion of said closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said closure means is initially attached to said container member in nonclosure relation with said opening element and is selectively movable for alignment with and closure entry into said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein: said closure means comprises a closure configured to fit within and to close said opening; and means peripherally surrounding at least a portion of said closure to remain outside of said opening while said closure is within said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as in claim 5, further comprising means movably attaching said closure means to said container member to allow said closure means to be selectively movable onto closure relation over said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said closure means comprises a closure member having an external aperture-closing configuration which enters into and substantially closes said opening in said container member when said opening element is displaced, and a rim member surrounding said closure mEmber and remaining outside of said opening when said closure member is disposed in said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as in claim 7, wherein said closure member is attached to said container member at a first location and is selectively movable to a second location placing said closure member in alignment with said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as in claim 7, further comprising means on said closure member for engaging the sides of said opening when said aperture closing configuration enters into said opening, so that said closure means is retained in said closure relation.
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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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |