US2860989A
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Beverage infusion package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-02-12
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Granted: 1958-11-18
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Expires: 1977-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Geisinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/808; B65D85/8085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A BEVERAGE INFUSION PACKAGE COMPRISING A RELATIVELY FLAT EVELOPE OF FLEXIBLE, SUBSTANTIALLY WATERPROOF MATERIAL OPEN AT ITS BOTTOM EDGE AND SEALED ALONG ITS OTHER EDGES, THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE WALLS OF THE ENVELOPE BEING FORMED WITH OUTWARDLY DIRECTED VERTICAL PLEATS TO RENDER SAME MORE FLEXIBLE THAN THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE WALLS, THE UPPER PORTION OF ONE WALL OF SAID ENVELOPE BEING FORMED WITH AN APERTURE, A POROUS BAG CONTAINING BEVERAGE INFUSION MATERIAL, SAID BAG BEING RECEIVABLE IN SAID ENVELOPE, A FLEXIBLE STRING ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID BAG AND EXTENDING SLIDABLY THROUGH SAID APERTURE, AND A TAG ON SAID STRING ELEMENT, SAID TAG BEING TOO LARGE TO PASS THROUGH SAID APERTURE, THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ENVELOPE BEING FOLDABLE UPWARDLY WHEN THE BAG IS RECEIVED IN THE ENVELOPE, WHEREBY TO SUSBSTANTIALLY SEAL SAID LOWER PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A BEVERAGE INFUSION PACKAGE COMPRISING A RELATIVELY FLAT EVELOPE OF FLEXIBLE, SUBSTANTIALLY WATERPROOF MATERIAL OPEN AT ITS BOTTOM EDGE AND SEALED ALONG ITS OTHER EDGES, THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE WALLS OF THE ENVELOPE BEING FORMED WITH OUTWARDLY DIRECTED VERTICAL PLEATS TO RENDER SAME MORE FLEXIBLE THAN THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE WALLS, THE UPPER PORTION OF ONE WALL OF SAID ENVELOPE BEING FORMED WITH AN APERTURE, A POROUS BAG CONTAINING BEVERAGE INFUSION MATERIAL, SAID BAG BEING RECEIVABLE IN SAID ENVELOPE, A FLEXIBLE STRING ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID BAG AND EXTENDING SLIDABLY THROUGH SAID APERTURE, AND A TAG ON SAID STRING ELEMENT, SAID TAG BEING TOO LARGE TO PASS THROUGH SAID APERTURE, THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ENVELOPE BEING FOLDABLE UPWARDLY WHEN THE BAG IS RECEIVED IN THE ENVELOPE, WHEREBY TO SUSBSTANTIALLY SEAL SAID LOWER PORTION.
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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) | 1961-11-17 | 1962-05-19 | 1962-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-11-17 | 1966-05-19 | 1966-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-11-17 | 1970-05-19 | 1970-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |