US3147891A
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Dispensing device
Assignee: Thomas J Lipton Co
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Filing: 1961-06-23
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1981-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick J Ficlitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:33
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/28; G01F11/42; G01F11/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A DISPENSER FOR DELIVERING MEASURED QUANTITIES OF A FLOWABLE MATERIAL OF THE TYPE WHICH HAS A TENDENCY TO SMEAR AND BUILD UP WHEN SHARED OR RUBBED BETWEEN CLOSELY FITTING SURFACES, WHICH COMPRISES A CONTAINER WITH A CHAMBER FOR HOLDING A SUPPLY OF SAID MATERIAL AND CLOSED BY A DISPENSING HEAD THAT TERMINATES IN A DELIVERY SPOUT, SAID SPOUT HAVING AN ENTRANCE PORT AT ONE END THEREOF AT ITS OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER AND A DISCHARGE PORT AT ITS OPPOSITE FREE END, A CLOSURE FOR SAID DISCHARGE PORT HAVING ARMS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HEAD, A ROD MOUNTED TO AND PASSING THROUGH SAID HEAD AND ON WHICH SAID ARMS ARE PIVOTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN ONE POSITION IN WHICH IT CLOSES SAID DISCHARGE PORT AND ANOTHER POSITION IN WHICH IT UNCOVERS SAID DISCHARGE PORT, MEANS YIELDINGLY URGING SAID ARMS TO SWING IN A DIRECTION TO MOVE SAID CLOSURE INTO ITS SAID CLOSED POSITION, SHUTTER MEANS WITHIN SAID HEAD AND COUPLED TO SAID ROD FOR ROCKING MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN THREE POSITIONS IN SUCCESSION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A DISPENSER FOR DELIVERING MEASURED QUANTITIES OF A FLOWABLE MATERIAL OF THE TYPE WHICH HAS A TENDENCY TO SMEAR AND BUILD UP WHEN SHARED OR RUBBED BETWEEN CLOSELY FITTING SURFACES, WHICH COMPRISES A CONTAINER WITH A CHAMBER FOR HOLDING A SUPPLY OF SAID MATERIAL AND CLOSED BY A DISPENSING HEAD THAT TERMINATES IN A DELIVERY SPOUT, SAID SPOUT HAVING AN ENTRANCE PORT AT ONE END THEREOF AT ITS OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER AND A DISCHARGE PORT AT ITS OPPOSITE FREE END, A CLOSURE FOR SAID DISCHARGE PORT HAVING ARMS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID HEAD, A ROD MOUNTED TO AND PASSING THROUGH SAID HEAD AND ON WHICH SAID ARMS ARE PIVOTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN ONE POSITION IN WHICH IT CLOSES SAID DISCHARGE PORT AND ANOTHER POSITION IN WHICH IT UNCOVERS SAID DISCHARGE PORT, MEANS YIELDINGLY URGING SAID ARMS TO SWING IN A DIRECTION TO MOVE SAID CLOSURE INTO ITS SAID CLOSED POSITION, SHUTTER MEANS WITHIN SAID HEAD AND COUPLED TO SAID ROD FOR ROCKING MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN THREE POSITIONS IN SUCCESSION
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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |