US3332564A
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Quick opening device for sealed container
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1966-03-14
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1986-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J Meierhoefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J11/00; A61J11/0075; A61J11/008; A61J9/00; A61J9/08; B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/06; B65D55/08; B65D55/0818; B65D55/0836; B65D55/0845; B65D2555/00; B65D2555/02; B65D2555/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A SEALED BOTTLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BOTTLE HAVING A FINISH TERMINATING IN AN OPEN END, ENCLOSURE MEANS COMPRISING NIPPLE MEANS SEATED ON SAID OPEN END AND AN INNER FERRULE HOLDING SAID NIPPLE MEANS AGAINST SAID OPEN END, AN OUTER FERRULE HOLDING SAID CLOSURE MEANS IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BOTTLE, AND A TEAR MEMBER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID OUTER FERRULE AND SAID CLOSURE MEANS, SAID TEAR MEMBER HAVING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO RUPTURE SAID OUTER FERRULE WHEN PULLED OUTWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A SEALED BOTTLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BOTTLE HAVING A FINISH TERMINATING IN AN OPEN END, ENCLOSURE MEANS COMPRISING NIPPLE MEANS SEATED ON SAID OPEN END AND AN INNER FERRULE HOLDING SAID NIPPLE MEANS AGAINST SAID OPEN END, AN OUTER FERRULE HOLDING SAID CLOSURE MEANS IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BOTTLE, AND A TEAR MEMBER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID OUTER FERRULE AND SAID CLOSURE MEANS, SAID TEAR MEMBER HAVING SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO RUPTURE SAID OUTER FERRULE WHEN PULLED OUTWARDLY.
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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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |