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Dripless fluid spray apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-03
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-04-03
Abstract
Abstract In order to provide ventless fluid spray apparatus with a substantially instantaneous, and hence dripless, cutoff characteristic, a pliable container of normally circular cross section, which may be distorted to force fluid contained therein through a nozzle, is encompasses by a resilient band which constrains the container to quickly reassume its normal shape after the distorting pressure is released.
Inventors
- 👤 Lincoln J Gruber
- 👤 Mark O'malley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/08; B65D23/0842; B65D1/00; B65D1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A container for directionally dispensing fluid comprising: a. a body, said body including a pliable portion of sufficient rigidity to assume a normally circular cross section; b. a dispenser, said dispenser having at least one aperture such that fluid in said container and in direct communication with said aperture is forced through said aperture when said pliable portion is distorted from its normal circular cross section; and c. a resilient band having a normally circular periphery tightly encompassing said body about said pliable portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A container for directionally dispensing fluid comprising: a. a body, said body including a pliable portion of sufficient rigidity to assume a normally circular cross section; b. a dispenser, said dispenser having at least one aperture such that fluid in said container and in direct communication with said aperture is forced through said aperture when said pliable portion is distorted from its normal circular cross section; and c. a resilient band having a normally circular periphery tightly encompassing said body about said pliable portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container of claim 1 which includes at least one additional resilient band having a normally circular periphery tightly encompassing said body about said pliable portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container of claim 1 in which said resilient band is composed of steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 3 in which said resilient band encompasses substantially the whole of said pliable portion of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 1 in which said dispenser is detachably secured to said body.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |