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US3109255A
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Devices for producing bubbles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hein Rolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF BUBBLES, A BODY WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE IMMERSED IN A SOLUTION FROM WHICH BUBBLES ARE ADAPTED TO BE FORMED, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AN OPENING ACROSS WHICH A FILM OF THE SOLUTION IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND SO THAT THE USER, UPON BLOWING THROUGH SAID OPENING, CAN FORM A BUBBLE FROM SAID FILM, SAID BODY HAVING AND ENDLESS PORTION CONSISTING OF NON-POROUS MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID OPENING AND HAVING AN INNER PERIPHERY WHICH DEFINES SAID OPENING, SAID ENDLESS PORTION BEING FORMED WITH CAPILLARY GROOVES TAPERING TOWARD SAID INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID ENDLESS PORTION FOR STORING IN SAID GROOVES SOLUTION WHICH WILL FLOW TOWARD SAID INNER PERIPHERY AS BUBBLES ARE SUCCESSIVELY FORMED, AND SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AT LEAST ONE ANNULAR GROOVE INTERSECTING SAID TAPERING CAPILLARY GROOVES TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ALL OF SAID GROOVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF BUBBLES, A BODY WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE IMMERSED IN A SOLUTION FROM WHICH BUBBLES ARE ADAPTED TO BE FORMED, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AN OPENING ACROSS WHICH A FILM OF THE SOLUTION IS ADAPTED TO EXTEND SO THAT THE USER, UPON BLOWING THROUGH SAID OPENING, CAN FORM A BUBBLE FROM SAID FILM, SAID BODY HAVING AND ENDLESS PORTION CONSISTING OF NON-POROUS MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID OPENING AND HAVING AN INNER PERIPHERY WHICH DEFINES SAID OPENING, SAID ENDLESS PORTION BEING FORMED WITH CAPILLARY GROOVES TAPERING TOWARD SAID INNER PERIPHERY OF SAID ENDLESS PORTION FOR STORING IN SAID GROOVES SOLUTION WHICH WILL FLOW TOWARD SAID INNER PERIPHERY AS BUBBLES ARE SUCCESSIVELY FORMED, AND SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AT LEAST ONE ANNULAR GROOVE INTERSECTING SAID TAPERING CAPILLARY GROOVES TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ALL OF SAID GROOVES.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |