US3323686A
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Apparatus for atomizing liquids
Assignee: Novartis AG
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Filing: 1966-06-02
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1986-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roth Willy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/60; B05; B05B; B05B7/00; B05B7/24; B05B7/2402; B05B7/2405; B05B7/2416; B05B7/2421; B05B7/2429
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ATOMIZING LIQUIDS, COMPRISING: A LIQUID CONTAINER, A CARTRIDGE FILLED WITH A PROPELLANT COOPERATING WITH SAID LIQUID CONTAINER, VALVE MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID LIQUID CONTAINER INCLUDING A TOP PORTION WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH AN AIR VENT AND AN ATOMIZER HEAD, SAID ATOMIZER HEAD COMPRISING A SIPHON EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID LIQUID CONTAINER AND A BLOWING DUCT LEADING TO SAID VALVE MEANS, SAID SIPHON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE, TILTABLE COVER MEANS PROVIDED FOR SAID LIQUID CONTAINER AND NORMALLY CLOSING SAID DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF SAID SIPHON AND SAID AIR VENT, MEANS FOR NORMALLY MAINTAINING SAID TILTABLE COVER MEANS IN CLOSED POSITION, SAID TILTABLE COVER MEANS BEING DISPLACEABLE AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID MAINTAINING MEANS INTO A PISTON WHICH FIRST FREES SAID AIR VENT AND DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF SAID SIPHON AND THEREAFTER SAID VALVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ATOMIZING LIQUIDS, COMPRISING: A LIQUID CONTAINER, A CARTRIDGE FILLED WITH A PROPELLANT COOPERATING WITH SAID LIQUID CONTAINER, VALVE MEANS FOR CLOSING SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID LIQUID CONTAINER INCLUDING A TOP PORTION WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH AN AIR VENT AND AN ATOMIZER HEAD, SAID ATOMIZER HEAD COMPRISING A SIPHON EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID LIQUID CONTAINER AND A BLOWING DUCT LEADING TO SAID VALVE MEANS, SAID SIPHON HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE, TILTABLE COVER MEANS PROVIDED FOR SAID LIQUID CONTAINER AND NORMALLY CLOSING SAID DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF SAID SIPHON AND SAID AIR VENT, MEANS FOR NORMALLY MAINTAINING SAID TILTABLE COVER MEANS IN CLOSED POSITION, SAID TILTABLE COVER MEANS BEING DISPLACEABLE AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID MAINTAINING MEANS INTO A PISTON WHICH FIRST FREES SAID AIR VENT AND DISCHARGE ORIFICE OF SAID SIPHON AND THEREAFTER SAID VALVE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB910166A
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FR1297863A
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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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |