US3306503A
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Discharging fluid from a container
Assignee: Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd
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Filing: 1965-12-27
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1985-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Page
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:07
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/04; B67D1/045; F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/60; F02K9/605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A CONTAINER FOR A FIRST FLUID, A COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATIBLE WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID COMPARTMENT WHEREBY THE INTERIOR OF THE COMPARTMENT IS ISOLATED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONTAINER, UNTIL THE FIRST FLUID IS TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE CONTAINER, A COLLAPSED BAG INITIALLY HOUSED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT, A FLEXIBLE TUBE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID BAG AND EXTENDING FROM ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A SECOND FLUID INTO SAID BAG THROUGH SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE, SAID ONE END OF SAID BAG AND THE INLET END OF SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE BEING ANCHORED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE AND SAID COLLAPSED BAG INITIALLY BEING ROLLED UP INTO A SPIRAL AND HOUSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT, WHEREBY THE INTRODUCTION OF SAID SECOND FLUID TO SAID COMPARTMENT AND INTO SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE WILL OPEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER OF SAID COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE AND SAID COLLAPSED BAG TO BE UNROLLED FROM SAID COMPARTMENT INTO THE REMAINDER OF SAID CONTAINER AND TO CONTINUE TO UNROLL UNTIL SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE IS SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT, SAID SECOND FLUID THEN ENTERING SAID BAG THROUGH THE OUTLET END OF SAID TUBE, THEREBY CAUSING SAID BAG TO EXPAND AWAY FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A CONTAINER FOR A FIRST FLUID, A COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATIBLE WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR SAID COMPARTMENT WHEREBY THE INTERIOR OF THE COMPARTMENT IS ISOLATED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONTAINER, UNTIL THE FIRST FLUID IS TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE CONTAINER, A COLLAPSED BAG INITIALLY HOUSED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT, A FLEXIBLE TUBE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID BAG AND EXTENDING FROM ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A SECOND FLUID INTO SAID BAG THROUGH SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE, SAID ONE END OF SAID BAG AND THE INLET END OF SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE BEING ANCHORED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE AND SAID COLLAPSED BAG INITIALLY BEING ROLLED UP INTO A SPIRAL AND HOUSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT, WHEREBY THE INTRODUCTION OF SAID SECOND FLUID TO SAID COMPARTMENT AND INTO SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE WILL OPEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER OF SAID COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE AND SAID COLLAPSED BAG TO BE UNROLLED FROM SAID COMPARTMENT INTO THE REMAINDER OF SAID CONTAINER AND TO CONTINUE TO UNROLL UNTIL SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE IS SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT, SAID SECOND FLUID THEN ENTERING SAID BAG THROUGH THE OUTLET END OF SAID TUBE, THEREBY CAUSING SAID BAG TO EXPAND AWAY FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE.
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) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |