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US3107823A
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Protector for dispenser caps
Assignee: Precision Valve Corp
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Filing: 1958-11-03
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1978-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Focht John Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN AN ASSEMBLY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A PRESSURIZED CONTAINER, A VALVE HAVING A STEM, A VALVE SUPPORTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE CONTAINER WITH THE VALVE STEM OF THE VALVE PROJECTING EXTERIORLY OF SAID MEMBER, A CAP ENCLOSING SAID VALVE STEM AND HAVING A DISCHARGE SPOUT, AND A PIVOTED VALVE OPERATION TAB ON THE CAP OVERLYING THE VALVE STEM AND SURROUNDED BY A SLOT IN SAID CAP, IN COMBINATION WITH A PROTECTIVE TAB GUARD HAVING A WALL OVERLYING THE TOP OF THE TAB AND SIDE WALLS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE SLOT AND SEATING UPON THE VALVE SUPPORTING MEMBER TO PRECLUDE OPERATION OF THE TAB WHILE SAID TAB GUARD IS IN PLACE, AND A SPOUT GUARD INTEGRAL WITH THE TAB GUARD AND OVERLAPING THE SPOUT AND PROVIDED AT ITS FREE END WITH MEANS FOR PROTECTING THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID SPOUT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN AN ASSEMBLY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A PRESSURIZED CONTAINER, A VALVE HAVING A STEM, A VALVE SUPPORTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE CONTAINER WITH THE VALVE STEM OF THE VALVE PROJECTING EXTERIORLY OF SAID MEMBER, A CAP ENCLOSING SAID VALVE STEM AND HAVING A DISCHARGE SPOUT, AND A PIVOTED VALVE OPERATION TAB ON THE CAP OVERLYING THE VALVE STEM AND SURROUNDED BY A SLOT IN SAID CAP, IN COMBINATION WITH A PROTECTIVE TAB GUARD HAVING A WALL OVERLYING THE TOP OF THE TAB AND SIDE WALLS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE SLOT AND SEATING UPON THE VALVE SUPPORTING MEMBER TO PRECLUDE OPERATION OF THE TAB WHILE SAID TAB GUARD IS IN PLACE, AND A SPOUT GUARD INTEGRAL WITH THE TAB GUARD AND OVERLAPING THE SPOUT AND PROVIDED AT ITS FREE END WITH MEANS FOR PROTECTING THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID SPOUT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |