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US3259276A
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Holder-dispensing device for flexible and/or collapsible tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-15
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry H Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/14; B65D35/18; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A HOLDING A DISPENSING DEVICE WHICH INCLUDES A STRIP SPRING FORMED TO MAINTAIN A NORMALLY COILED POSITION AND A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, AND COLLAPSE TUBE BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISPENSING SPOUT AT ONE END THEREOF AND A FLAT SEALED WITH MEANS AT ITS OUTER END TO RETAIN THE DISPENSING SPOUT, A SLIP BAR SLIDABLY FITTED ON THE STRIP ADJACENT THE INNER END OPPOSITE THE OUTER END OF SAID STRIP ADJACENT THE INNER END OPPOITE THE OUTER END OF SAID STRIP ALONG AN UNCOILED NON-DISPENSED TUBE RECEIVING PORTION, SAID FLAT SEALED SEAM END OF SAID TUBE INITIALLY FITTED INTO SAID SLIP-BAR WITH SAID STRIP BEING SLIDABLY RETAINED ON SAID COILED STRIP TO HOLD SAID TUBE AGAINST SAID STRIP TO PERMIT DISPENSING BY MOVING SAID SLIP-BAR FROM SAID INNER END TO SAID OPPOSITE END, SAID SPRING STRIP COILED PORTION EXERTING A BENDING AND DISPENSING FORCE ON THE UNDISPENSED PORTION OF THE END OF SAID TUBE OPPOSITE TO THE DISPENSING END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A HOLDING A DISPENSING DEVICE WHICH INCLUDES A STRIP SPRING FORMED TO MAINTAIN A NORMALLY COILED POSITION AND A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, AND COLLAPSE TUBE BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISPENSING SPOUT AT ONE END THEREOF AND A FLAT SEALED WITH MEANS AT ITS OUTER END TO RETAIN THE DISPENSING SPOUT, A SLIP BAR SLIDABLY FITTED ON THE STRIP ADJACENT THE INNER END OPPOSITE THE OUTER END OF SAID STRIP ADJACENT THE INNER END OPPOITE THE OUTER END OF SAID STRIP ALONG AN UNCOILED NON-DISPENSED TUBE RECEIVING PORTION, SAID FLAT SEALED SEAM END OF SAID TUBE INITIALLY FITTED INTO SAID SLIP-BAR WITH SAID STRIP BEING SLIDABLY RETAINED ON SAID COILED STRIP TO HOLD SAID TUBE AGAINST SAID STRIP TO PERMIT DISPENSING BY MOVING SAID SLIP-BAR FROM SAID INNER END TO SAID OPPOSITE END, SAID SPRING STRIP COILED PORTION EXERTING A BENDING AND DISPENSING FORCE ON THE UNDISPENSED PORTION OF THE END OF SAID TUBE OPPOSITE TO THE DISPENSING END.
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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |