US3367535A
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Pill dispenser
Assignee: WILLIAM GILMAN TANGUAY
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Filing: 1966-11-16
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1986-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tanguay William Gilman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0463; B65D83/0472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A DISPENSER SUITABLE FOR PALMING IN THE HAND AND MANIPULATING TO EMIT A SERIES OF PILLS ON A CONTINUOUS WEB, COMPRISING: (A) A SHELL FORMED IN TWO HALVES, HAVING MATING EDGES ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED TOGETHER AND APART, A DISPENSING APERTURE FOR EGRESS OF SAID CONTINUOUS WEB WITH SAID PILLS, AND MUTUALLY DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND INTERNAL CHAMBER PORTIONS; (B) A POST EXTENDING ACROSS SAID FIRST CHAMBER PORTION TO FORM A COIL OF SAID CONTINUOUS WEB THEREIN; (C) A SPROCKET WHEEL CARRIED BETWEEN SAID SHELL HALVES WITHIN SAID SECOND CHAMBER PORTION, HAVING AN AXIS OF ROTATION ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID POST, THE TEETH THEREOF BEING LONG ENOUGH TO CLOSELY APPROACH THE WALLS OF SAID CHAMBER, AND THE POCKETS BETWEEN SAID TEETH BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO EACH ACCOMMODATE ONE OF SAID PILLS; (D) AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID CONTINUOUS WEB AND PILLS OFF SAID COIL AND OUT SAID DISPENSING APERTURE UNDER AN IMPETUS OF PREDETERMINED MAGNITURE BUT TO PREVENT SUCH ADVANCE UNDER LESSER IMPETUS, INCLUDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A DISPENSER SUITABLE FOR PALMING IN THE HAND AND MANIPULATING TO EMIT A SERIES OF PILLS ON A CONTINUOUS WEB, COMPRISING: (A) A SHELL FORMED IN TWO HALVES, HAVING MATING EDGES ADAPTED TO BE SNAPPED TOGETHER AND APART, A DISPENSING APERTURE FOR EGRESS OF SAID CONTINUOUS WEB WITH SAID PILLS, AND MUTUALLY DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND INTERNAL CHAMBER PORTIONS; (B) A POST EXTENDING ACROSS SAID FIRST CHAMBER PORTION TO FORM A COIL OF SAID CONTINUOUS WEB THEREIN; (C) A SPROCKET WHEEL CARRIED BETWEEN SAID SHELL HALVES WITHIN SAID SECOND CHAMBER PORTION, HAVING AN AXIS OF ROTATION ESSENTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID POST, THE TEETH THEREOF BEING LONG ENOUGH TO CLOSELY APPROACH THE WALLS OF SAID CHAMBER, AND THE POCKETS BETWEEN SAID TEETH BEING OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO EACH ACCOMMODATE ONE OF SAID PILLS; (D) AND CONTROL MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID CONTINUOUS WEB AND PILLS OFF SAID COIL AND OUT SAID DISPENSING APERTURE UNDER AN IMPETUS OF PREDETERMINED MAGNITURE BUT TO PREVENT SUCH ADVANCE UNDER LESSER IMPETUS, INCLUDING
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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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |