US2562456A
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Tea bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1949-07-09
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Granted: 1951-07-31
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Expires: 1969-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benedict B Gunnar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/808; B65D85/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A TEA CONTAINING BAG FORMED OF SUITABLE FILTER SHEET MATERIAL, A THIN FLEXIBLE HOLDING STRIP SECURED TO THE FILTER BAG, SAID HOLDING STRIP BEING OF SUCH LENGTH THAT IT MAY BE WOUND UNDER THE BOWL OF A SPOON WITH THE BAG RESTING IN THE BOWL OF THE SPOON, AND THEN OVER THE BAG TO BRING PRESSURE AGAINST THE BAG RELATIVELY TO THE BOWL OF THE SPOON TO SQUEEZE THE TEA ESSENCE THEREFROM, SAID STRIP BEING OF SUCH WIDTH IN RELATION TO THE SIZE OF THE TEA BAG AS TO PRESS AGAINST A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ENTIRE TEA BAG WHERREBY TO DISTRIBUTE THE SQUEEZING PRESSURE AGAINST A LARGE AREA OF THE FILTER SHEET MATERIAL COMPRISING SAID BAG.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A TEA CONTAINING BAG FORMED OF SUITABLE FILTER SHEET MATERIAL, A THIN FLEXIBLE HOLDING STRIP SECURED TO THE FILTER BAG, SAID HOLDING STRIP BEING OF SUCH LENGTH THAT IT MAY BE WOUND UNDER THE BOWL OF A SPOON WITH THE BAG RESTING IN THE BOWL OF THE SPOON, AND THEN OVER THE BAG TO BRING PRESSURE AGAINST THE BAG RELATIVELY TO THE BOWL OF THE SPOON TO SQUEEZE THE TEA ESSENCE THEREFROM, SAID STRIP BEING OF SUCH WIDTH IN RELATION TO THE SIZE OF THE TEA BAG AS TO PRESS AGAINST A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ENTIRE TEA BAG WHERREBY TO DISTRIBUTE THE SQUEEZING PRESSURE AGAINST A LARGE AREA OF THE FILTER SHEET MATERIAL COMPRISING SAID BAG.
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) | 1954-07-30 | 1955-01-29 | 1955-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-07-30 | 1959-01-29 | 1959-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-07-30 | 1963-01-29 | 1963-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |