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US3178060A
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Ornamental cover for toothpaste tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J Bossack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN COMBINATION, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE PROVIDED AT ITS DISPENSING END WITH A DISCHARGE NECK HAVING A CAP REMOVABLY MOUNTED THEREON, A COVER BEING MADE OF MOLDABLE MATERIAL MOLDED TO REPRESENT AN ATTRACTIVE CHARACTER, A CIRCUS CLOWN, FOR EXAMPLE, SAID COVER EMBODYING A FLAT-BOTTOM, SELF-STANDING BASE, SAID BOTTOM HAVING AN EXPANSIBLE SELFCLOSING, NORMALLY CLOSED ENTRANCE-EXIT SLOT BY WAY OF WHICH SAID TUBE CAN BE INSERTED AND PLACED WHOLLY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE COVER AND SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN AND DISCARDED, THE UPPER END OF THE COVER HAVING A HOLE THROUGH AND BEYOND WHICH THE CAP ON SAID BECK IS ACCESSIBLY PROJECTED, SAID NECK BEING SCREW-THREADED, AND AN ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE HEAD COMPLEMENTING SAID COVER, SAID HEAD HAVING AN ATTACHABLE NECK PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN AXIALLY LOCATED SOCKET INTO WHICH SAID CAPPED NECK IS TELESCOPINGLY BUT SEPARABLY FITTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN COMBINATION, A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE PROVIDED AT ITS DISPENSING END WITH A DISCHARGE NECK HAVING A CAP REMOVABLY MOUNTED THEREON, A COVER BEING MADE OF MOLDABLE MATERIAL MOLDED TO REPRESENT AN ATTRACTIVE CHARACTER, A CIRCUS CLOWN, FOR EXAMPLE, SAID COVER EMBODYING A FLAT-BOTTOM, SELF-STANDING BASE, SAID BOTTOM HAVING AN EXPANSIBLE SELFCLOSING, NORMALLY CLOSED ENTRANCE-EXIT SLOT BY WAY OF WHICH SAID TUBE CAN BE INSERTED AND PLACED WHOLLY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE COVER AND SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN AND DISCARDED, THE UPPER END OF THE COVER HAVING A HOLE THROUGH AND BEYOND WHICH THE CAP ON SAID BECK IS ACCESSIBLY PROJECTED, SAID NECK BEING SCREW-THREADED, AND AN ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE HEAD COMPLEMENTING SAID COVER, SAID HEAD HAVING AN ATTACHABLE NECK PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN AXIALLY LOCATED SOCKET INTO WHICH SAID CAPPED NECK IS TELESCOPINGLY BUT SEPARABLY FITTED.
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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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |