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US4018355A
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Inner lid of a receptacle for instant-cooking foods
Assignee: Nissin Food Products Co Ltd
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Filing: 1975-12-15
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1995-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A lid which has a bottom portion and an upwardly extending sidewall surrounding the bottom portion and which is to be removably fitted within the inside walls of a receptacle. The sidewall portion is formed with a plurality of longitudinal grooves, whereby when the lid is fitted into the receptacle, a passageway is created which connects the interior of the receptacle beneath said bottom portion with the exterior of said receptacle above said bottom portion. The lid may be made of heat-resistant plastic.
Inventors
- 👤 Koki Ando
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/816; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/28; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A lid for removably fitting within the inside walls of the top of a receptacle, said lid comprising: a bottom portion having a plurality of openings therethrough; and a circumferential wall surrounding and extending upward from said bottom portion, said wall having a plurality of longitudinally grooved portions therein the height of said wall, whereby passageways are formed between said grooved portions and the interior of said receptacle when said lid is fitted within the inside walls of said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A lid for removably fitting within the inside walls of the top of a receptacle, said lid comprising: a bottom portion having a plurality of openings therethrough; and a circumferential wall surrounding and extending upward from said bottom portion, said wall having a plurality of longitudinally grooved portions therein the height of said wall, whereby passageways are formed between said grooved portions and the interior of said receptacle when said lid is fitted within the inside walls of said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom portion further has at least one recessed portion, said recessed portion having an opening therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: reinforcing steps formed at the juncture of said bottom portion and said circumferential wall, whereby the strength of said lid is increased.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: an outwardly extending flange at the upper edge of said circumferential wall for fitting over the edge of said receptacle when said lid is fitted into said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said bottom portion has at least one outward projection extending above the top surface thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said bottom portion and circumferential wall there-surrounding are comprised of heat-resistant plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lid for removably fitting within the inside walls of the top of a receptacle having solid contents therewithin, said lid comprising: a bottom portion; and a circumferential wall extending upward from said bottom portion, said wall having a plurality of longitudinally grooved portions therein the height of said wall, at least one of said grooved portions being of a size sufficient to allow the insertion of a finger thereinto and the remaining grooved portions being sufficiently small enough to prevent said solid contents of said receptacle from passing therethrough, whereby a plurality of passageways of varying sizes are formed between said grooved portions and the interior of said receptacle when said lid is fitted within the inside walls of said receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lid for removably fitting within the inside walls of the top of a receptacle having solid contents therewithin, said lid comprising: a bottom portion; and a circumferential wall extending upward from said bottom portion, said wall having a plurality of longitudinally grooved portions therein the height of said wall, at least one of said grooved portions being of a size sufficient to allow the insertion of a finger thereinto and the remaining grooved portions being sufficiently small enough to prevent said solid contents of said receptacle from passing therethrough, whereby a plurality of passageways of varying sizes are formed between said grooved portions and the interior of said receptacle when said lid is fitted within the inside walls of said receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A lid as claimed in claim 7, further comprising: an outwardly extending flange at the upper edge of said circumferential wall for fitting over the edge of said receptacle when said lid is fitted into said receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lid as claimed in claim 7, wherein: said bottom portion and circumferential wall there-surrounding are comprised of heat-resistant plastic.
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) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |