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Can tapping device
Assignee: IMP Eastman Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-20
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Franck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B67B7/26; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0829
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A TAPPING DEVICE COMPRISING: A BODY MEMBER; A PIERCING ELEMENT ON THE BODY MEMBER; MEANS ADJUSTABLY ON THE BODY MEMBER FOR CONNECTING THE BODY MEMBER SELECTIVELY TO DIFFERENT CONTAINERS WITH THE PIERCING ELEMENT DISPOSED SELECTIVELY IN INNER AND OUTER PIERCING POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DIFFERENT CONTAINERS; AND RELEASABLE STOP MEANS ON THE BODY MEMBER AND CONNECTING MEANS CO-OPERATING TO LIMIT THE POSITIONING OF THE PIERCING ELEMENT TO THE OUTER ONE OF SAID PIERCING POSITIONS, SAID STOP MEANS EFFECTIVELY PRECLUDING THE ENGAGEMENT OF SAID PIERCING ELEMENT WITH THE CONTAINER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS ONE REQUIRING THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PIERCING ELEMENT IN THE INNER POSITION TO PIERCE THE SAME AND THE STOP MEANS IS ARRANGED TO LIMIT THE PIERCING ELEMENT TO THE OUTER OF SAID PIERCING POSITIONS AND PERMITTING THE PIERCING THEREOF WHEN THE STOP MEANS IS ARRANGED TO PERMIT THE PIERCING ELEMENT TO BE DISPOSED IN THE INNER ONE OF SAID PIERCING POSITIONS.
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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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |