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US4036398A
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Container with removable ring and utensil carrying lid
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-08-31
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A container has a removable lid with inner and outer surfaces, the lid being peripherally sealed to the container. A pull ring is secured to the outer surface of the lid. A disposable eating utensil is secured removably to the inner surface of the lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Hoogvelt
- 👤 Jack Hoogvelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/245; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/04; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012; A47G2021/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In combination with a container having a removable lid, said lid having outer and inner surfaces and being peripherally sealed to the container: a pull ring secured to the outer surface of the lid in a selected region, the periphery of said region being weakened whereby the ring and said region can be readily separated as a unit from the remainder of the lid; and a disposable eating utensil secured removably to the inner surface of the lid, said utensil having a handle, said handle being secured to said region whereby the ring, region and utensil form a removable unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In combination with a container having a removable lid, said lid having outer and inner surfaces and being peripherally sealed to the container: a pull ring secured to the outer surface of the lid in a selected region, the periphery of said region being weakened whereby the ring and said region can be readily separated as a unit from the remainder of the lid; and a disposable eating utensil secured removably to the inner surface of the lid, said utensil having a handle, said handle being secured to said region whereby the ring, region and utensil form a removable unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
In combination with a container having a removable lid, said lid having inner and outer surfaces and being peripherally sealed to the container: a pull ring secured to the outer surface of the lid in a first selected region; and a disposable eating utensil secured removably to the inner surface of the lid which extends along a diameter of the lid, the utensil being spaced from the ring and having a handle secured to a second selected region of the lid spaced from the first region, said second region having a weakened periphery whereby the second region and utensil can be readily separated as a unit from the remainder of the lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
In combination with a container having a removable lid, said lid having inner and outer surfaces and being peripherally sealed to the container: a pull ring secured to the outer surface of the lid in a first selected region; and a disposable eating utensil secured removably to the inner surface of the lid which extends along a diameter of the lid, the utensil being spaced from the ring and having a handle secured to a second selected region of the lid spaced from the first region, said second region having a weakened periphery whereby the second region and utensil can be readily separated as a unit from the remainder of the lid.
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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |