US3326420A
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Holder for collapsible tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-07
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wesley F Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN DISPENSING MATERIAL FROM A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A CHANNEL DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE A TUBE AND HAVING A TRANSVERSE SLOT IN ITS BOTTOM WALL THROUGH WHICH THE SEALED TUBE END IS TO BE INSERTED THEREBY TO BECOME ANCHORED, THE SLOT BEING LOCATED SO THAT THE CAPPED END OF THE THUS ANCHORED TUEB IS EXPOSED FOR USE ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL, AND A SLIDE IN SAID CHANNEL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT LENGTHWISE THEREOF TOWARDS SAID CHANNEL END, SAID SLIDE INCLUDING A TUBE-ENGAGING PORTION AND A TRANSVERSE CAM PORTION SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CHANNEL TO TURN RELATIVE THERETO INTO AND OUT OF POSITIONS OPPOSING MOVEMENT OF SAID SLIDE, SAID TUBE-ENGAGING PORTION TURNING SAID CAM PORTION INTO A MOVEMENT-OPPOSING POSITION WHEN SLID INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TUBE TO EXPRESS MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN DISPENSING MATERIAL FROM A COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A CHANNEL DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE A TUBE AND HAVING A TRANSVERSE SLOT IN ITS BOTTOM WALL THROUGH WHICH THE SEALED TUBE END IS TO BE INSERTED THEREBY TO BECOME ANCHORED, THE SLOT BEING LOCATED SO THAT THE CAPPED END OF THE THUS ANCHORED TUEB IS EXPOSED FOR USE ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL, AND A SLIDE IN SAID CHANNEL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT LENGTHWISE THEREOF TOWARDS SAID CHANNEL END, SAID SLIDE INCLUDING A TUBE-ENGAGING PORTION AND A TRANSVERSE CAM PORTION SLIDABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CHANNEL TO TURN RELATIVE THERETO INTO AND OUT OF POSITIONS OPPOSING MOVEMENT OF SAID SLIDE, SAID TUBE-ENGAGING PORTION TURNING SAID CAM PORTION INTO A MOVEMENT-OPPOSING POSITION WHEN SLID INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TUBE TO EXPRESS MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |