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US3165243A
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Dispensing container with snap action diaphragm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-26
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1982-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A Haynes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A CONTAINER HAVING AS A PORTION THEREOF A SNAP-ACTION DIAPHAGM ADAPTED TO ASSUME EITHER OF TWO CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A CENTRAL RADIAL PLANE THROUGH THE EDGES OF SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID DIAPHRAGM HAVING AN ORIFICE THEREIN AND A CLOSURE FOR SAID ORIFICE LOCATED ADJACENT THERETO, SAID CLOSURE BEING FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID DIAPHRAGM AND BEING SEPARATED FROM SAID ORIFICE WHEN SAID CLOSURE IS IN ONE OF ITS POSITIONS AND CLOSING SAID ORIFICE WHEN IN THE OTHER OF ITS POSITIONS, SAID CLOSURE BEING IN THE FORM OF A LEVER EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID DIAPHRAGM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A CONTAINER HAVING AS A PORTION THEREOF A SNAP-ACTION DIAPHAGM ADAPTED TO ASSUME EITHER OF TWO CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A CENTRAL RADIAL PLANE THROUGH THE EDGES OF SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID DIAPHRAGM HAVING AN ORIFICE THEREIN AND A CLOSURE FOR SAID ORIFICE LOCATED ADJACENT THERETO, SAID CLOSURE BEING FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID DIAPHRAGM AND BEING SEPARATED FROM SAID ORIFICE WHEN SAID CLOSURE IS IN ONE OF ITS POSITIONS AND CLOSING SAID ORIFICE WHEN IN THE OTHER OF ITS POSITIONS, SAID CLOSURE BEING IN THE FORM OF A LEVER EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID DIAPHRAGM.
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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |