US3237816A
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Measuring dispenser
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-23
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor F Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:36
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/12; G01F11/26; G01F11/262; G01F11/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A DEVICE FOR METERING LIQUIDS AND GRANULAR MATERIALS COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE OUTLET AND ENCLOSING A MAIN COMPARTMENT; (B) A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SHOULDER FORMED INSIDE SAID CONTAINER AT A LOCATION BELOW SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID CONTAINER INCLUDING ABOVE SAID SHOULDER A WALL STRUCTURE DEFINING A MEASURING COMPARTMENT WITH THE TOP SHOULDER WHICH IS SEPARATED BY SAID SHOULDER FROM THE MAIN COMPARTMENT OF THE CONTAINER; (C) A CLOSURE WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO AND IN FRICTIONAL SCREW-THREADED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER; (D) MEANS ON SAID CLOSURE FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING MATERIAL PASSAGE FROM THE MEASURING COMPARTMENT THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET AND CLOSING SAID OUTLET; (E) A SHANK MEMBER SECURED TO SAID CLOSURE AND EXTENDING AXIALLY THEREFROM INTO SAID CONTAINER; AND (F) DISC-SHAPED STOPPER MEANS SECURED TO SAID SHANK MEMBER REMOTELY FROM SAID CLOSURE AND BELOW THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SHOULDER INSIDE SAID CONTAINER; (G) SAID STOPPER MEANS BEING POSITIONED ON SAID SHANK MEMBER AND HAVING DIMENSIONS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SHOULDER SEALINGLY IN ONE POSITION OF THE CLOSURE FOR PREVENTING PASSAGE OF MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS AND TO BE FREE FROM SAID SHOULDER IN ANOTHER POSITION OF THE CLOSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
192 words
A DEVICE FOR METERING LIQUIDS AND GRANULAR MATERIALS COMPRISING: (A) A CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE OUTLET AND ENCLOSING A MAIN COMPARTMENT; (B) A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SHOULDER FORMED INSIDE SAID CONTAINER AT A LOCATION BELOW SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID CONTAINER INCLUDING ABOVE SAID SHOULDER A WALL STRUCTURE DEFINING A MEASURING COMPARTMENT WITH THE TOP SHOULDER WHICH IS SEPARATED BY SAID SHOULDER FROM THE MAIN COMPARTMENT OF THE CONTAINER; (C) A CLOSURE WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVELY TO AND IN FRICTIONAL SCREW-THREADED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER; (D) MEANS ON SAID CLOSURE FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING MATERIAL PASSAGE FROM THE MEASURING COMPARTMENT THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET AND CLOSING SAID OUTLET; (E) A SHANK MEMBER SECURED TO SAID CLOSURE AND EXTENDING AXIALLY THEREFROM INTO SAID CONTAINER; AND (F) DISC-SHAPED STOPPER MEANS SECURED TO SAID SHANK MEMBER REMOTELY FROM SAID CLOSURE AND BELOW THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SHOULDER INSIDE SAID CONTAINER; (G) SAID STOPPER MEANS BEING POSITIONED ON SAID SHANK MEMBER AND HAVING DIMENSIONS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SHOULDER SEALINGLY IN ONE POSITION OF THE CLOSURE FOR PREVENTING PASSAGE OF MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS AND TO BE FREE FROM SAID SHOULDER IN ANOTHER POSITION OF THE CLOSURE.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |