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US3244318A
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Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1963-11-13
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Berryman
- 👤 Joseph F Tinschert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5827; B65D75/5833; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D75/04; B65D75/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A DISPENSING PACKAGE FOR FLUFFY ABSORBENT FIBER BALLS, WHICH COMPRISES A FLEXIBLE BAG OF THIN, DURABLE AND FATIGUE-RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL, SAID BAG COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT SHEET PORTION DEFINING A DISPENSING OPENING, A MULTIPLICITY OF FLUFFY BALLS OF INTERMINGLED ABSORBENT FIBERS WITHIN SAID BAG, AND A PRESSURE RELIEF OPENING, IN THE SIDES OF THE BAG, AT A LOCATION SPACED FROM SAID DISPENSING OPENING, SAID BALLS NORMALLY BEING RETAINED WITHIN SAID BAG AND BEING ADAPTED TO BE DISPENSED THEREFROM BY SQUEEZING THE BAG TO POSITION A BALL TO BE DISPENSED IN THE OPENING AND REMOVING SAID BALL FROM THE BAG THROUGH THE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A DISPENSING PACKAGE FOR FLUFFY ABSORBENT FIBER BALLS, WHICH COMPRISES A FLEXIBLE BAG OF THIN, DURABLE AND FATIGUE-RESISTANT SHEET MATERIAL, SAID BAG COMPRISING A TRANSPARENT SHEET PORTION DEFINING A DISPENSING OPENING, A MULTIPLICITY OF FLUFFY BALLS OF INTERMINGLED ABSORBENT FIBERS WITHIN SAID BAG, AND A PRESSURE RELIEF OPENING, IN THE SIDES OF THE BAG, AT A LOCATION SPACED FROM SAID DISPENSING OPENING, SAID BALLS NORMALLY BEING RETAINED WITHIN SAID BAG AND BEING ADAPTED TO BE DISPENSED THEREFROM BY SQUEEZING THE BAG TO POSITION A BALL TO BE DISPENSED IN THE OPENING AND REMOVING SAID BALL FROM THE BAG THROUGH THE OPENING.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |