US3285408A
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Capsule with integral locking band
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1964-10-16
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Angelo J Carnaghi
- 👤 Jr Ivy Logsdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/07; A61J3/071; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A SEPARATION-RESISTANT CAPSULE COMPRISING A BODY TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED IN A CAP, SAID BODY HAVING A CLOSED END WALL AND A SIDE WALL HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL OPEN-END PORTION, SAID CAP HAVING AN END WALL AND A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL WITH MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MAINTAINING SAID BODY IN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIVELY DEFINED TELESCOPED POSITIONS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCUMFERENTIAL INTERNAL RECESSED PORTION OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CAP END WALL AND BY A SHOULDER TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL, SAID RECESSED PORTION BEING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CAPSULE, THE INNER SURFACES OF SAID CAP HAVING A DIAMETER AS MEASURED PROGRESSIVELY TOWARD SAID OPEN-END PORTION ALWAYS BEING AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE DIAMETER AT A PRECEDING POINT TO PERMIT THE CAP TO BE READILY SEPARATED AXIALLY FROM A CONFORMING INTERNAL SUPPORT, SAID BODY IN ITS FIRST POSITION HAVING ITS OPEN-END PORTION BUTTED AGAINST THE RECESSED PORTION OF SADI CAP WALL AND IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH SAID CAP SIDE WALL, SAID BODY IN ITS SECOND POSITION HAVING ITS OPEN-END PORTION COMPRESSED TO A DECREASED DIAMETER AND BUTTED AGAINST SAID CAP END WALL IN COMPRESSED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RECESSED PORTION OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A SEPARATION-RESISTANT CAPSULE COMPRISING A BODY TELESCOPICALLY ENGAGED IN A CAP, SAID BODY HAVING A CLOSED END WALL AND A SIDE WALL HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL OPEN-END PORTION, SAID CAP HAVING AN END WALL AND A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL WITH MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MAINTAINING SAID BODY IN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIVELY DEFINED TELESCOPED POSITIONS, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCUMFERENTIAL INTERNAL RECESSED PORTION OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CAP END WALL AND BY A SHOULDER TO THE REMAINDER OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL, SAID RECESSED PORTION BEING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CAPSULE, THE INNER SURFACES OF SAID CAP HAVING A DIAMETER AS MEASURED PROGRESSIVELY TOWARD SAID OPEN-END PORTION ALWAYS BEING AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE DIAMETER AT A PRECEDING POINT TO PERMIT THE CAP TO BE READILY SEPARATED AXIALLY FROM A CONFORMING INTERNAL SUPPORT, SAID BODY IN ITS FIRST POSITION HAVING ITS OPEN-END PORTION BUTTED AGAINST THE RECESSED PORTION OF SADI CAP WALL AND IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH SAID CAP SIDE WALL, SAID BODY IN ITS SECOND POSITION HAVING ITS OPEN-END PORTION COMPRESSED TO A DECREASED DIAMETER AND BUTTED AGAINST SAID CAP END WALL IN COMPRESSED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RECESSED PORTION OF SAID CAP SIDE WALL.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |