US3173728A
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Package for dispensing sterile articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-24
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rose H Sheer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING SURGICAL SWABS IN COMPLETE STERILITY, SAID SWABS BEING OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED STICK HANDLE AND A PAD ATTACHED TO ONE END THEREOF, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED CONTAINER HAVING A RUNWAY EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH THE INTERIOR THEREOF AND HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING AT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID RUNWAY BEING OF A WIDTH EQUAL TO THE LENGTH OF THE HANDLE OF A SWAB, SAID CONTAINER HAVING ALSO A CHANNEL ON EACH SIDE OF SAID RUNWAY OF A WIDTH TO RECEIVE A PAD PORTION OF A SWAB WITHOUT CONTACT HEREWITH, A BAND SLIDABLE OVER SAID RUNWAY AND THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING, A PLURALITY OF SWABS HAVING THEIR HANDLES ATTACHED IN PARALLEL TO SAID BAND WITH THE PAD PORTION OF ADJACENT SWABS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE BAND, AND ALL IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID RUNWAY AND SPACED TO AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN SAID PAD PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING SURGICAL SWABS IN COMPLETE STERILITY, SAID SWABS BEING OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED STICK HANDLE AND A PAD ATTACHED TO ONE END THEREOF, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED CONTAINER HAVING A RUNWAY EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH THE INTERIOR THEREOF AND HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING AT ONE END OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID RUNWAY BEING OF A WIDTH EQUAL TO THE LENGTH OF THE HANDLE OF A SWAB, SAID CONTAINER HAVING ALSO A CHANNEL ON EACH SIDE OF SAID RUNWAY OF A WIDTH TO RECEIVE A PAD PORTION OF A SWAB WITHOUT CONTACT HEREWITH, A BAND SLIDABLE OVER SAID RUNWAY AND THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING, A PLURALITY OF SWABS HAVING THEIR HANDLES ATTACHED IN PARALLEL TO SAID BAND WITH THE PAD PORTION OF ADJACENT SWABS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE BAND, AND ALL IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID RUNWAY AND SPACED TO AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN SAID PAD PORTIONS.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |