US3071476A
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Chewing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-12
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 August R Werft
- 👤 Allan J Werft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:46
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/50; A23G4/00; A23G4/02; A23G4/04; A23G4/043; A23G4/18; A23G4/20; A23G4/205; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/002; A46B11/0041; A46B9/00; A46B9/005; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066; A61C19/00; A61C19/06; A61C19/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A BITE-SIZE CHEWING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUBSTANCE WITHIN AN ENVELOPE, SAID SUBSTANCE BEING NON-TOXIC, INCLUDING FLAVORING MATERIAL AND BEING DISPERSIBLE IN SALIVA, SAID ENVELOPE BEING RESILIENT, RESINOUS, INERT, NON-TOXIC AND IMPERVIOUS TO SALIVA AND NOT BEING PERMANENTLY DEFORMABLE BY ORDINARY CHEWING, SAID SUBSTANCE BEING SEALED WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE, EXCEPT FOR A PASSAGE IN THE ENVELOPE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW ESCAPE OF THE SUBSTANCE WHEN THE DEVICE IS NOT IS USE, BUT STRETCHABLE TO ALLOW PASSAGE OF SALIVA WHEN IN USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A BITE-SIZE CHEWING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUBSTANCE WITHIN AN ENVELOPE, SAID SUBSTANCE BEING NON-TOXIC, INCLUDING FLAVORING MATERIAL AND BEING DISPERSIBLE IN SALIVA, SAID ENVELOPE BEING RESILIENT, RESINOUS, INERT, NON-TOXIC AND IMPERVIOUS TO SALIVA AND NOT BEING PERMANENTLY DEFORMABLE BY ORDINARY CHEWING, SAID SUBSTANCE BEING SEALED WITHIN SAID ENVELOPE, EXCEPT FOR A PASSAGE IN THE ENVELOPE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW ESCAPE OF THE SUBSTANCE WHEN THE DEVICE IS NOT IS USE, BUT STRETCHABLE TO ALLOW PASSAGE OF SALIVA WHEN IN USE.
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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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |