US3561664A
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Container and insert therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-17
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A container assembly comprises a container having an end wall and a sidewall with an inwardly extending portion adjacent the end wall providing an inwardly extending shelf and defining an inner recess. An insert seated in the recess includes a body with a material-receiving cavity and a flange extending outwardly therefrom which is of lesser lateral dimension than the shelf and is sealed thereupon.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/816
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a dispensing container assembly, the combination comprising a container having a sidewall and an end wall closing one end thereof, said sidewall having a portion adjacent said closed end extending inwardly about its entire inner periphery to provide a substantially continuous shelf spaced from said closed end and defining an inner recess within said container between said shelf and end wall; and a readily deformable insert fabricated of a relatively thin material and cooperatively dimensioned to seat in said inner recess, said insert having a body with a material-receiving cavity therein and a flange extending outwardly about the entire periphery thereof and sealingly secured entirely thereabout in a substantially fixed position on said shelf, the width of said flange being lesser than that of said shelf with the outer edge thereof being spaced inwardly from said sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a dispensing container assembly, the combination comprising a container having a sidewall and an end wall closing one end thereof, said sidewall having a portion adjacent said closed end extending inwardly about its entire inner periphery to provide a substantially continuous shelf spaced from said closed end and defining an inner recess within said container between said shelf and end wall; and a readily deformable insert fabricated of a relatively thin material and cooperatively dimensioned to seat in said inner recess, said insert having a body with a material-receiving cavity therein and a flange extending outwardly about the entire periphery thereof and sealingly secured entirely thereabout in a substantially fixed position on said shelf, the width of said flange being lesser than that of said shelf with the outer edge thereof being spaced inwardly from said sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said sidewall portion extends from said shelf to said end wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said sidewall, sidewall portion and receptacle are generally circular in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said sidewall is generally frustoconical and wherein said portion extends between said shelf and said end wall and is of substantially uniform thickness to define a generally frustoconical configuration for said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said container is a cup fabricated of a foamed synthetic resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The container assembly of claim 1 wherein said insert body has a sidewall and a bottom wall closing the inner end thereof, the outer end of said body being open to provide said cavity therein and wherein said insert includes a closure member releaseably secured on said outer end of said body to close said cavity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said flange on said body is adjacent the outer end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said material is aluminum foil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein a nontoxic, water-insoluble, flexible adhesive is employed continuously about the underside of said flange to bond it to said shelf and provide a seal.
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |