US3220609A
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Dispenser
Assignee: ROBERT MAXWELL CORP
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Filing: 1965-06-16
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1985-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Russell
- 👤 Charles L Cleek
- 👤 Robert I Maxwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A COMBINATION TOY AND DISPENSER, COMPRISING: A STYLIZED, COLLAPSIBLE, HOLLOW GLOBOID OF FLEXIBLE FREESTANDING FORM; A VACUUM CUP BASE CARRIED BY SAID GLOBOID; SAID GLOBOID HAVING A TOP SURFACE POSITIONED OPPOSITE SAID VACUUM CUP BASE; A TUBE PROJECTING LATERALLY OF SAID TOP SURFACE FROM SAID GLOBOID IN CANTILEVER FORM, SAID TUBE HAVING AN AXIAL THROUGH OPENING FROM SAID GLOBOID TO ATMOSPHERE; SAID TUBE HAVING NOZZLE MEANS THEREIN DEFINING A PORTION OF AN AXIAL THROUGH OPENING FROM SAID GLOBOID TO ATMOSPHERE; SAID GLOBOID BEING COLLAPSIBLE BY MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP SURFACE TOWARD SAID BASE; AND SAID GLOBOID HAVING A WALL BETWEEN SAID BASE AND SAID TUBE OF COLLAPSE-RESISTANT THICKNESS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AND PROVIDING RESISTANCE TO DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID TUBE, WHEREBY SAID TUBE ROTATES TO REMAIN IN FLUID CONDUCTING COMMUNICATION WITH THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDING A PROGRESSIVELY UPWARDLY DIRECTED ATTITUDE OF SAID TUBE IN PROPORTION TO THE DEGREE OF TOP WALL COLLAPSE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A COMBINATION TOY AND DISPENSER, COMPRISING: A STYLIZED, COLLAPSIBLE, HOLLOW GLOBOID OF FLEXIBLE FREESTANDING FORM; A VACUUM CUP BASE CARRIED BY SAID GLOBOID; SAID GLOBOID HAVING A TOP SURFACE POSITIONED OPPOSITE SAID VACUUM CUP BASE; A TUBE PROJECTING LATERALLY OF SAID TOP SURFACE FROM SAID GLOBOID IN CANTILEVER FORM, SAID TUBE HAVING AN AXIAL THROUGH OPENING FROM SAID GLOBOID TO ATMOSPHERE; SAID TUBE HAVING NOZZLE MEANS THEREIN DEFINING A PORTION OF AN AXIAL THROUGH OPENING FROM SAID GLOBOID TO ATMOSPHERE; SAID GLOBOID BEING COLLAPSIBLE BY MOVEMENT OF SAID TOP SURFACE TOWARD SAID BASE; AND SAID GLOBOID HAVING A WALL BETWEEN SAID BASE AND SAID TUBE OF COLLAPSE-RESISTANT THICKNESS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AND PROVIDING RESISTANCE TO DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID TUBE, WHEREBY SAID TUBE ROTATES TO REMAIN IN FLUID CONDUCTING COMMUNICATION WITH THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDING A PROGRESSIVELY UPWARDLY DIRECTED ATTITUDE OF SAID TUBE IN PROPORTION TO THE DEGREE OF TOP WALL COLLAPSE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |