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US3908855A
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Bail receiver for plastic containers
Assignee: Van Dorn Co
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Filing: 1974-05-17
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A bail receiver is provided on the outer surface of the sidewall of a plastic container. The receiver is integral with the sidewall and includes a plate portion spaced outwardly from the sidewall and provided with a circular aperture to receive the end of a bail by which the container is adapted to be supported in suspension. The plate has a bottom edge spaced from the aperture, and a slot narrower in width than the cross-sectional dimension of the bail end extends from the bottom edge to the aperture. The slot guides movement of the bail end into the aperture and retains the bail end in the aperture against unintentional displacement through the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar R Rowe
- 👤 Robert R Terlop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0237; B65D43/0256; B65D43/026; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/32; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/25; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00546; B65D2543/00555; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00629; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/0074; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796; B65D2543/00953; B65D2543/00962; B65D2543/00972
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
In a plastic container of the type having an open end, a closed bottom wall, a side wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall and including inner and outer surfaces, and at least one bail receiver on said outer surface, said bail receiver including a plate portion spaced outwardly from said outer surface and having a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges and a continuous wall interconnecting said top and side edges with said outer surface of said container side wall, said plate portion having an aperture therethrough spaced from said top edge to receive a bail end, and said aperture having an upper portion engaged by said bail end when said container is supported in suspension by the bail, the improvement comprising: said continuous wall being undulated between said side edges of said plate portion, a slot in said plate portion for guiding said bail end into said aperture, said slot having an entrance end in said bottom edge of said plate portion and a second end opening into said aperture at a location spaced from said upper portion thereof, said slot having opposed side edges spaced apart along the length thereof from said entrance end to said second end, and at least the portions of said side edges of said slot at said second end being spaced apart a distance less than the crosssectional dimension of said bail end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
In a plastic container of the type having an open end, a closed bottom wall, a side wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall and including inner and outer surfaces, and at least one bail receiver on said outer surface, said bail receiver including a plate portion spaced outwardly from said outer surface and having a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges and a continuous wall interconnecting said top and side edges with said outer surface of said container side wall, said plate portion having an aperture therethrough spaced from said top edge to receive a bail end, and said aperture having an upper portion engaged by said bail end when said container is supported in suspension by the bail, the improvement comprising: said continuous wall being undulated between said side edges of said plate portion, a slot in said plate portion for guiding said bail end into said aperture, said slot having an entrance end in said bottom edge of said plate portion and a second end opening into said aperture at a location spaced from said upper portion thereof, said slot having opposed side edges spaced apart along the length thereof from said entrance end to said second end, and at least the portions of said side edges of said slot at said second end being spaced apart a distance less than the crosssectional dimension of said bail end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement according to claim 1, wherein said undulated portion of said continuous wall includes a central area and end areas with respect to said side edges of said plate portion, said central area being offset from said end areas toward said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The improvement according to claim 1, wherein said location at which said second end of said slot opens into said aperture is below said upper portion of said aperture, and said entrance end of said slot is offset from said second end in the direction toward one of said side edges of said plate portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement according to claim 3, wherein said undulated portion of said continuous wall includes a central area and end areas with respect to said side edges of said plate portion, said central area being offset from said end areas toward said aperture.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |