US3072304A
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Automatic valve cap for collapsible tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-15
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mian M Junaid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN COMBINATION, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE HAVING A NECK PORTION, A CAP MEMBER OF FLEXIBLE RESILIENT MATERIAL PERMANENTLY SECURED TO SAID NECK PORTION, SAID CAP MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A SLIT LOCATED TO DEFINE AN OPENING WHEN THE CAP MEMBER IS DISTENDED OUTWARDLY, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM SECURED IN SAID NECK PORTION, AND A NORMALLY CLOSED DISCHARGE SPOUT INTEGRALLY FORMED IN SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING NORMALLY DISPOSED BELOW THE SLIT AND SAID DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING SUFFICIENTLY YIELDABLE TO DISTEND UPWARDLY AND TO PROJECT THE DISCHARGE SPOUT THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SQUEEZING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, THE SPACE IN THE CAP MEMBER AROUND THE DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SAID DISCHARGE SPOUT IS PROJECTED THROUGH THE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN COMBINATION, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE HAVING A NECK PORTION, A CAP MEMBER OF FLEXIBLE RESILIENT MATERIAL PERMANENTLY SECURED TO SAID NECK PORTION, SAID CAP MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A SLIT LOCATED TO DEFINE AN OPENING WHEN THE CAP MEMBER IS DISTENDED OUTWARDLY, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM SECURED IN SAID NECK PORTION, AND A NORMALLY CLOSED DISCHARGE SPOUT INTEGRALLY FORMED IN SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING NORMALLY DISPOSED BELOW THE SLIT AND SAID DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING SUFFICIENTLY YIELDABLE TO DISTEND UPWARDLY AND TO PROJECT THE DISCHARGE SPOUT THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SQUEEZING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, THE SPACE IN THE CAP MEMBER AROUND THE DISCHARGE SPOUT BEING EXPOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SAID DISCHARGE SPOUT IS PROJECTED THROUGH THE OPENING.
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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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |