US3279656A
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Dispensing control for a bag-in-box arrangement
Assignee: Container Corp
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Filing: 1965-01-04
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard G Axtell
- 👤 Wallace K Brown
- 👤 Arnold R Thompson
- 👤 Trenner Lew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/06; B65D77/062; B65D77/065; B65D77/067; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/04; B67D3/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION (A) A PAPERBOARD BOX; (B) A FLEXIBLE BAG OF LIQUID CONFINED WITHIN THE BOX AND HAVING A DISCHARGE SPOUT EXTENDED THROUGH AN OPENING IN A SIDE WALL OF THE BOX; (C) A DISPENSING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE DISCHARGE OF FLUID FROM THE BAG, INCLUDING: (I) A PAIR OF JAWS MOVEABLE TO ONE POSITION WHEREAT THEY TIGHTLY CONFINE THE SPOUT TO PREVENT LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM THE BAG AND MOVEABLE TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREAT THEY RELEASE THE SPOUT TO PERMIT LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM THE BAG; (D) MEANS FOR HOLDING THE DISPENSING DEVICE IN POSITION RELATIVE TO THE BOX AND SPOUT, INCLUDING: (I) SPACED LUGS PROJECTING FROM THE DEVICE ADAPTED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION (A) A PAPERBOARD BOX; (B) A FLEXIBLE BAG OF LIQUID CONFINED WITHIN THE BOX AND HAVING A DISCHARGE SPOUT EXTENDED THROUGH AN OPENING IN A SIDE WALL OF THE BOX; (C) A DISPENSING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE DISCHARGE OF FLUID FROM THE BAG, INCLUDING: (I) A PAIR OF JAWS MOVEABLE TO ONE POSITION WHEREAT THEY TIGHTLY CONFINE THE SPOUT TO PREVENT LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM THE BAG AND MOVEABLE TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREAT THEY RELEASE THE SPOUT TO PERMIT LIQUID DISCHARGE FROM THE BAG; (D) MEANS FOR HOLDING THE DISPENSING DEVICE IN POSITION RELATIVE TO THE BOX AND SPOUT, INCLUDING: (I) SPACED LUGS PROJECTING FROM THE DEVICE ADAPTED
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |