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US3248012A
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Slide adapters for resilient tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-22
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A SLIDE ADAPTER FOR MOUNTING ON A RESILIENT TUBE TO PERFORM THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF FLATTENING OUT AND SUBSTANTIALLY SEALING OFF A GIVEN PORTION OF SAID TUBE, SAID SLIDE ADAPTED COMPRISING: A MEMBER OF PLASTIC MATERIAL WHICH IS ADAPTED AND DIMENSIONED TO CLOSELY ENCIRCLE SAID GIVE PORTION OF SAID TUBE, SAID MEMBER DEFINING A SLOT WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID GIVEN PORTION OF SAID TUBE, AND SAID MEMBER HAVING EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS SUITABLE FOR GRIPPING BY A USER''S FINGERS, WHEREBY SAID MEMBER MAY BE SLIDEABLY URGED OVER SAID TUBE, SAID EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS HAVING GREATER THICKNESS IN THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF RELATIVE TO THE END PORTIONS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A SLIDE ADAPTER FOR MOUNTING ON A RESILIENT TUBE TO PERFORM THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF FLATTENING OUT AND SUBSTANTIALLY SEALING OFF A GIVEN PORTION OF SAID TUBE, SAID SLIDE ADAPTED COMPRISING: A MEMBER OF PLASTIC MATERIAL WHICH IS ADAPTED AND DIMENSIONED TO CLOSELY ENCIRCLE SAID GIVE PORTION OF SAID TUBE, SAID MEMBER DEFINING A SLOT WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID GIVEN PORTION OF SAID TUBE, AND SAID MEMBER HAVING EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS SUITABLE FOR GRIPPING BY A USER''S FINGERS, WHEREBY SAID MEMBER MAY BE SLIDEABLY URGED OVER SAID TUBE, SAID EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS HAVING GREATER THICKNESS IN THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF RELATIVE TO THE END PORTIONS THEREOF.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |