US3308990A
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Container and dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-29
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1985-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Klasson
- 👤 Township Whitehall
- 👤 Joseph E Mcquillen
- 👤 Justin W Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:31
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/04; B67D1/0412; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3115; Y10T137/3127; Y10T137/314
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING: A BODY CONTAINING A SOURCE OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS, A PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET, SAID INLET BEING CONNECTED TO SAID SOURCE OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS, A STEM PARTIALLY RECEIVED IN SAID BODY HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, A DIP TUBE ATTACHED TO THE EXTERNAL END OF SAID STEM, A LOCKING PLATE SECURED TO SAID STEM EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, SAID LOCKING PLATE BEING OF NONCIRCULAR CONFIGURATION, GAS PASSAGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OUTLET OF SAID REGULATOR ASSEMBLY TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID LOCKING PLATE, FLUID PASSAGE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID STEM AND BODY FOR CONDUCTING FLUID FROM SAID DIP TUBE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BODY, AND SEALING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DISPENSING UNIT AND POSITIONED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF A CONTAINER WALL WHEN SAID DISPENSING UNIT IS SECURED TO A CONTAINER BY SAID LOCKING PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A DISPENSING UNIT COMPRISING: A BODY CONTAINING A SOURCE OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS, A PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET, SAID INLET BEING CONNECTED TO SAID SOURCE OF HIGH PRESSURE GAS, A STEM PARTIALLY RECEIVED IN SAID BODY HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, A DIP TUBE ATTACHED TO THE EXTERNAL END OF SAID STEM, A LOCKING PLATE SECURED TO SAID STEM EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, SAID LOCKING PLATE BEING OF NONCIRCULAR CONFIGURATION, GAS PASSAGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OUTLET OF SAID REGULATOR ASSEMBLY TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID LOCKING PLATE, FLUID PASSAGE MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID STEM AND BODY FOR CONDUCTING FLUID FROM SAID DIP TUBE TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID BODY, AND SEALING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DISPENSING UNIT AND POSITIONED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF A CONTAINER WALL WHEN SAID DISPENSING UNIT IS SECURED TO A CONTAINER BY SAID LOCKING PLATE.
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |