US3285477A
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Liquid metering dispenser
Assignee: General Foods Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-01
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Marona
- 👤 Philip H Huepenbecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:31
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/02; G01F11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A METERING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID FROM A CONTAINER IN PREDETERMINED AMOUNTS, SAID DEVICE BEING FORMED OF A SEMI-RIGID RESILIENT MATERIAL RENDERING THE DEVICE FLEXIBLE UNDER A FORCE MANUALLY APPLIED THERETO, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BASE PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE IN A LIQUID-TIGHT SEAL WITH THE FINISH OF SAID CONTAINER, THE WALLS OF SAID BASE PORTION MERGING INTO RESPECTIVE TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE WALLS OF A NOZZLE PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR IN CROSS SECTION, SAID BOTTOM WALL MERGING WITH SAID ANNULAR BASE PORTION THROUGH A SHARP CURVE PROVIDING A FLEXURE AXIS FOR SAID NOZZLE PORTION, SAID NOZZLE PORTION INCLUDING AN END WALL FORMED WITH A DISPENSING ORIFICE COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE NOZZLE, AND A STOPPER MEMBER DISPOSED INTERIORALLY OF SAID NOZZLE PORTION BEARING ENGAGEMENT WITH A PORTION OF SAID TOP WALL AND IN YIELDABLE SEAL-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A METERING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID FROM A CONTAINER IN PREDETERMINED AMOUNTS, SAID DEVICE BEING FORMED OF A SEMI-RIGID RESILIENT MATERIAL RENDERING THE DEVICE FLEXIBLE UNDER A FORCE MANUALLY APPLIED THERETO, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN ANNULAR BASE PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE IN A LIQUID-TIGHT SEAL WITH THE FINISH OF SAID CONTAINER, THE WALLS OF SAID BASE PORTION MERGING INTO RESPECTIVE TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDE WALLS OF A NOZZLE PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR IN CROSS SECTION, SAID BOTTOM WALL MERGING WITH SAID ANNULAR BASE PORTION THROUGH A SHARP CURVE PROVIDING A FLEXURE AXIS FOR SAID NOZZLE PORTION, SAID NOZZLE PORTION INCLUDING AN END WALL FORMED WITH A DISPENSING ORIFICE COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE NOZZLE, AND A STOPPER MEMBER DISPOSED INTERIORALLY OF SAID NOZZLE PORTION BEARING ENGAGEMENT WITH A PORTION OF SAID TOP WALL AND IN YIELDABLE SEAL-
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 |