US3338474A
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Collapsible spiral dispensing container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-04
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl C Olson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A COLLAPSIBLE DISPENSING CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL CONTAINED THEREIN COMPRISING: (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL SPIRAL WALL HAVING A CONTINUOUS WRAP FORMING OVERLAPPING WALL SECTIONS AND DEFINING A MATERIAL CHAMBER, SAID WRAP PRESENTING AN INCREASE IN DIAMETER WHEN COLLAPSED; (B) A RESILIENT SEALING STRIP ATTACHED TO SAID CONTINUOUS STRIP TO SEAL SAID OVERLAPPING WALL SECTIONS, THE RESILIENCE OF SAID SEALING STRIP BEING SUFFICIENT TO COMPENSATE FOR SAID INCREASE; (C) A DISPENSING SPOUT ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL AND COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MATERAIL CHAMBER; AND (D) MEANS FOR SEALING THE OTHER END OF SAID CYLINDERICAL WALL TO THEREBY DISPENSE A DESIRED AMOUNT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID SPOUT AS SAID WALL IS COLLAPSED BY MOVING SAID WALL SECTIONS IN GREATER OVERLAPPING RELATION TO EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A COLLAPSIBLE DISPENSING CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL CONTAINED THEREIN COMPRISING: (A) A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL SPIRAL WALL HAVING A CONTINUOUS WRAP FORMING OVERLAPPING WALL SECTIONS AND DEFINING A MATERIAL CHAMBER, SAID WRAP PRESENTING AN INCREASE IN DIAMETER WHEN COLLAPSED; (B) A RESILIENT SEALING STRIP ATTACHED TO SAID CONTINUOUS STRIP TO SEAL SAID OVERLAPPING WALL SECTIONS, THE RESILIENCE OF SAID SEALING STRIP BEING SUFFICIENT TO COMPENSATE FOR SAID INCREASE; (C) A DISPENSING SPOUT ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL AND COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MATERAIL CHAMBER; AND (D) MEANS FOR SEALING THE OTHER END OF SAID CYLINDERICAL WALL TO THEREBY DISPENSE A DESIRED AMOUNT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID SPOUT AS SAID WALL IS COLLAPSED BY MOVING SAID WALL SECTIONS IN GREATER OVERLAPPING RELATION TO EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |