US3095798A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Q Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:40
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/13; G03D3/135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A LIQUID TIGHT CONTAINER, COMPRISING A COMPARTMENTED BODY CONSISTING OF UPPER AND LOWER SPACED MAIN COMPARTMENTS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL CUBIC CAPACITY ONE OF WHICH IS USED TO CONTAIN A PROCESSING LIQUID, A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED ENCLOSED CHANNELS INTERCONNECTING THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS AT THE PLANE OF THE SIDE WALL OF THE BODY, AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL CHANNEL ADJACENT THE CENTER OF THE BODY AND INTERCONNECTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SECTIONS, ENTRANCE AND EXIT SLOTS LOCATED RESPECTIVELY IN OPPOSITE WALLS OF SAID CENTER CHANNEL FOR PERMITTING A FILM STRIP TO ENTER AND LEAVE THE CONTAINER AND RESILIENT MEANS IN SAID SLOTS TO LIGHTLY AND RESILIENTLY ENGAGE THE FILM AS IT PASSES THEREBETWEEN THEREBY WHEN THE TANK IS TIPPED INTO AN INCLINED POSITION APPROACHING THE HORIZONTAL THE MAIN BODY OF THE LIQUID WILL FLOW FREELY THROUGH THE SIDE WALL CHANNELS T THE UPPER COMPARTMENT AND BE DIVERTED FROM SUBSTANTIALLY FLOW THROUGH SAID CENTER CHANNEL THUS AVOIDING LEAKAGE THROUGH SAID SLOTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A LIQUID TIGHT CONTAINER, COMPRISING A COMPARTMENTED BODY CONSISTING OF UPPER AND LOWER SPACED MAIN COMPARTMENTS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL CUBIC CAPACITY ONE OF WHICH IS USED TO CONTAIN A PROCESSING LIQUID, A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED ENCLOSED CHANNELS INTERCONNECTING THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS AT THE PLANE OF THE SIDE WALL OF THE BODY, AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL CHANNEL ADJACENT THE CENTER OF THE BODY AND INTERCONNECTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SECTIONS, ENTRANCE AND EXIT SLOTS LOCATED RESPECTIVELY IN OPPOSITE WALLS OF SAID CENTER CHANNEL FOR PERMITTING A FILM STRIP TO ENTER AND LEAVE THE CONTAINER AND RESILIENT MEANS IN SAID SLOTS TO LIGHTLY AND RESILIENTLY ENGAGE THE FILM AS IT PASSES THEREBETWEEN THEREBY WHEN THE TANK IS TIPPED INTO AN INCLINED POSITION APPROACHING THE HORIZONTAL THE MAIN BODY OF THE LIQUID WILL FLOW FREELY THROUGH THE SIDE WALL CHANNELS T THE UPPER COMPARTMENT AND BE DIVERTED FROM SUBSTANTIALLY FLOW THROUGH SAID CENTER CHANNEL THUS AVOIDING LEAKAGE THROUGH SAID SLOTS.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |