US3173840A
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Separation-resistant capsule
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1962-04-30
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Van B Hostetler
- 👤 Jr Ivy Logsdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/07; A61J3/071; A61J3/074; A61J3/077; B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/16; B65D51/1672; B65D51/1688; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/34; Y10S53/00; Y10S53/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A SEPARATION-RESISTANT CAPSULE, COMPRISING (A) A ODY HAVING A CLOSED END AND A SIDE WALL HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL OPEN-END PORTION, (B) A CAP HAVING AN END WALL AND A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED OVER THE OPEN END OF THE BODY, (C) AND A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SEPARATED LANDS STANDING INWARD FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CAP SIDE WALL, (D) EACH SUCH LAND HAVING AN INNERFACE IN CONFORMING GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT OVER A SUBSTANTIAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL EXTENT WITH THE OUTER FACE OF THE OPEN-END PORTION OF THE BODY SIDE-WALL, (E) THE LANDS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SEPARATED BY AREAS IN WHICH THE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE CAP AND BODY IS RELIEVED, AND (F) THE INNER SURFACES OF SAID CAP BEING SHAPED AND DISPOSED TO PREMIT THE CAP TO BE READILY SEPARATED AXIALY FROM A CONFORMING INTERNAL SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A SEPARATION-RESISTANT CAPSULE, COMPRISING (A) A ODY HAVING A CLOSED END AND A SIDE WALL HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL OPEN-END PORTION, (B) A CAP HAVING AN END WALL AND A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED OVER THE OPEN END OF THE BODY, (C) AND A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SEPARATED LANDS STANDING INWARD FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CAP SIDE WALL, (D) EACH SUCH LAND HAVING AN INNERFACE IN CONFORMING GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT OVER A SUBSTANTIAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL EXTENT WITH THE OUTER FACE OF THE OPEN-END PORTION OF THE BODY SIDE-WALL, (E) THE LANDS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SEPARATED BY AREAS IN WHICH THE GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE CAP AND BODY IS RELIEVED, AND (F) THE INNER SURFACES OF SAID CAP BEING SHAPED AND DISPOSED TO PREMIT THE CAP TO BE READILY SEPARATED AXIALY FROM A CONFORMING INTERNAL SUPPORT.
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 |