US3263868A
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Sampler-type tamper-proof actuator cap
Assignee: Valve Corp of America Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-18
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip H Sagarin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/22; B65D83/224; B65D83/228; B65D83/20; B65D83/204; B65D83/226; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/7043; Y10T137/7062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A SAMPLER-TYPE TAMPER-PROOF ACTUATOR CAP FR SMALL HAND-HELD DISPENSERS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A STATIONARY HOLLOW CAP BODY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A DISPENSER-TYPE CONTAINER HAVING A MOVABLE VALVE STEM, (B) AN ACTUATOR BUTTON MOVABLE IN THE BODY BETWEEN DISCHARGE AND NON-DISCHARGE POSITIONS, (C) SAID BUTTON HAVING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE DISPENSER VALVE STEM TO ACTUATE THE SAME (D) A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID AND INFLEXIBLE DISPOSABLE TAB CARRIED BY AND COMPLETELY SEPARABLE FROM THE CAP BODY IN RESPONSE TO FORCE APPLIED THERETO, SAID TAB HAVING FRANGIBLE EDGE PORTIONS CONNECTED TO AND INTEGRAL WITH THE CAP BODY TO EFFECT TEMPORARY SUPPORT OF THE TAB THEREBY, AND HAVING CENTRAL PORTIONS FREE FROM THE CAP BODY EXCEPT FOR THE CONNECTION OF SAID EDGE PORTIONS, (E) SAID CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE TAB OVERLYING THE ACTUATOR BUTTON AND NORMALLY PREVENTING FINGER PRESSURE THEREON, THEREBY TO DISCOURAGE UNATHORIZED OR INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE BUTTON, (F) SAID TAB HAVING AN APERTURE IN ITS CENTRAL PORTIONS, THROUGH WHICH A SLENDER INSTRUMENT MAY BE PASSED TO ENGAGE AND ACTUATE THE BUTTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING SAMPLINGS TO BE MADE OF THE SUBSTANCE OF THE DISPENSER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A SAMPLER-TYPE TAMPER-PROOF ACTUATOR CAP FR SMALL HAND-HELD DISPENSERS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A STATIONARY HOLLOW CAP BODY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A DISPENSER-TYPE CONTAINER HAVING A MOVABLE VALVE STEM, (B) AN ACTUATOR BUTTON MOVABLE IN THE BODY BETWEEN DISCHARGE AND NON-DISCHARGE POSITIONS, (C) SAID BUTTON HAVING MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE DISPENSER VALVE STEM TO ACTUATE THE SAME (D) A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID AND INFLEXIBLE DISPOSABLE TAB CARRIED BY AND COMPLETELY SEPARABLE FROM THE CAP BODY IN RESPONSE TO FORCE APPLIED THERETO, SAID TAB HAVING FRANGIBLE EDGE PORTIONS CONNECTED TO AND INTEGRAL WITH THE CAP BODY TO EFFECT TEMPORARY SUPPORT OF THE TAB THEREBY, AND HAVING CENTRAL PORTIONS FREE FROM THE CAP BODY EXCEPT FOR THE CONNECTION OF SAID EDGE PORTIONS, (E) SAID CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE TAB OVERLYING THE ACTUATOR BUTTON AND NORMALLY PREVENTING FINGER PRESSURE THEREON, THEREBY TO DISCOURAGE UNATHORIZED OR INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE BUTTON, (F) SAID TAB HAVING AN APERTURE IN ITS CENTRAL PORTIONS, THROUGH WHICH A SLENDER INSTRUMENT MAY BE PASSED TO ENGAGE AND ACTUATE THE BUTTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING SAMPLINGS TO BE MADE OF THE SUBSTANCE OF THE DISPENSER.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |