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US3288277A
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Dispensing container
Assignee: Richardson Vicks Inc
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Filing: 1965-09-22
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hallerbach Dieter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A CONTAINER FOR PILLS TO BE DISPENSED INDIVIDUALLY AT PREDETERMINED PERIODS WHICH CONSISTS ESSENTIALLY OF TWO PARTS, THE UPPER PART COMPRISING AN ESSENTIALLY FLAT ROUND TRANSPARENT COVER MEMBER HAVING AN ANNULAR BEAD ON ITS OUTER PERIPHERY FORMING PART OF A LATCHING MEANS AND THE LOWER PART BEING ESSENTIALLY THE SAME DIAMETER AS THE COVER MEMBER AND BEING OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC WHICH COMPRISES A CENTRAL SECTION HAVING ATTACHED THERETO A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENT PILL HOLDING UNITS AXIAL DISPOSED AND ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL WITH EACH OTHER EACH HAVING A CAVITY OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO HOLD A PILL, TAB MEMBERS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID INDIVIDUAL PILL HOLDING UNITS WITH LATCH MEANS ADAPTED TO
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |