US3094256A
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Dispensing cap for squeeze-type containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-06
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas B Ensch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A DISPENSING CAP FOR A SQUEEZE TYPE CONTAINER COMPRISING A CAP BODY HAVING A SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL CAVITY IN AN UPPER PORTION THEREOF, MEANS IN ITS BOTTOM PORTION FOR ATTACHING TO AN OUTLET IN SAID CONTAINER, A CONDUIT EXTENDING UPWARDLY CENTRALLY THERETHRU POSITIONED FOR REGISTRY WITH SAID OUTLET; A SPOUT IN SAID CAVITY HAVING A SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION ON ITS LOWER SIDE FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN SAID CAVITY TO FORM A ROTATABLE SEAL THEREWITH, SAID SPOUT BEING PIVOTED IN SAID CAVITY AT THE AXIS OF THE CYLINDERS OF BOTH SAID CAP AND SAID SPOUT; A CRATERIFORM PROTUBERANCE SURROUNDING THE UPPER END OF SAID CONDUIT; A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ELONGATED SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL SLOT IN THE CYLINDRICAL PORTION OF THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID SPOUT ENGAGING AND FORMING A SLIDABLE SEAL WITH THE SIDES AND END OF SAID PROTUBERANCE; A DISPENSING PASSAGEWAY THRU SAID SPOUT ROTATABLE WITH SAID SPOUT INTO AND OUT OF REGISTRY WITH SAID CONDUIT AND THE OPENING IN SAID PROTUBERANCE AND ONE END OF SAID SLOT TO WHICH SAID PASSAGEWAY IS EXPOSED SO THAT SUCTION IS APPLIED THERETHRU TO DRAW DISPENSED MATERIAL BACK INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY FROM ITS OUTER END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A DISPENSING CAP FOR A SQUEEZE TYPE CONTAINER COMPRISING A CAP BODY HAVING A SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL CAVITY IN AN UPPER PORTION THEREOF, MEANS IN ITS BOTTOM PORTION FOR ATTACHING TO AN OUTLET IN SAID CONTAINER, A CONDUIT EXTENDING UPWARDLY CENTRALLY THERETHRU POSITIONED FOR REGISTRY WITH SAID OUTLET; A SPOUT IN SAID CAVITY HAVING A SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION ON ITS LOWER SIDE FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN SAID CAVITY TO FORM A ROTATABLE SEAL THEREWITH, SAID SPOUT BEING PIVOTED IN SAID CAVITY AT THE AXIS OF THE CYLINDERS OF BOTH SAID CAP AND SAID SPOUT; A CRATERIFORM PROTUBERANCE SURROUNDING THE UPPER END OF SAID CONDUIT; A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ELONGATED SEGMENTAL CYLINDRICAL SLOT IN THE CYLINDRICAL PORTION OF THE LOWER SIDE OF SAID SPOUT ENGAGING AND FORMING A SLIDABLE SEAL WITH THE SIDES AND END OF SAID PROTUBERANCE; A DISPENSING PASSAGEWAY THRU SAID SPOUT ROTATABLE WITH SAID SPOUT INTO AND OUT OF REGISTRY WITH SAID CONDUIT AND THE OPENING IN SAID PROTUBERANCE AND ONE END OF SAID SLOT TO WHICH SAID PASSAGEWAY IS EXPOSED SO THAT SUCTION IS APPLIED THERETHRU TO DRAW DISPENSED MATERIAL BACK INTO SAID PASSAGEWAY FROM ITS OUTER END.
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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |