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US3589683A
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Vessel and closure for hydraulic agitation of dentures and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-28
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A vessel having a removable closure that is apertured for the reception of a stream of fluid and for the discharge thereof, and provided with means to direct the fluid for efficient agitation of articles contained in the vessel. This invention is particularly useful in the care of dentures that require thorough cleansing and rinsing in scalding water, and comprises a lightweight insulating vessel with means for attachment to the smooth interior surface of a porcelain or similar basin. The closure is characterized by a marginal aperture therein that permits the jetting of fluid from a faucet so as to enter the vessel, and by a central aperture for discharge of fluid after it is spent to agitate the articles contained in the vessel, the first-mentioned means being a nozzle aligned with the firstmentioned aperture to direct the fluid through the vessel and thereby agitate the dentures or other articles therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter G Robin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-05 05:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A vessel and closure combination for the fluidic agitation of articles such as dentures and the like, and including, an upright vessel having a horizontal bottom with a surrounding substantially vertically disposed sidewall upstanding from the perimeter of the bottom and terminating at an open top in a horizontal plane, a removable closure coextensively overlying the open top of the vessel and having a marginal and a central aperture therein, nozzle means aligned with the first-mentioned marginal aperture and disposed angularly on a helical axis tangent to a point spaced inward from the sidewall of the vessel, and means releasably coupling the closure to the vessel, whereby a vertically and downwardly projected jet of fluid is adapted to enter the vessel through said first-mentioned aperture and is directed circumferentially by said nozzle means and adjacent the sidewall to swirl downwardly through the vessel and turned by the bottom to swirl upwardly through the center of the vessel thereby agitating said articles and to discharge from said secondmentioned aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A vessel and closure combination for the fluidic agitation of articles such as dentures and the like, and including, an upright vessel having a horizontal bottom with a surrounding substantially vertically disposed sidewall upstanding from the perimeter of the bottom and terminating at an open top in a horizontal plane, a removable closure coextensively overlying the open top of the vessel and having a marginal and a central aperture therein, nozzle means aligned with the first-mentioned marginal aperture and disposed angularly on a helical axis tangent to a point spaced inward from the sidewall of the vessel, and means releasably coupling the closure to the vessel, whereby a vertically and downwardly projected jet of fluid is adapted to enter the vessel through said first-mentioned aperture and is directed circumferentially by said nozzle means and adjacent the sidewall to swirl downwardly through the vessel and turned by the bottom to swirl upwardly through the center of the vessel thereby agitating said articles and to discharge from said secondmentioned aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bottom is round and the sidewalls form a cylinder, and wherein the closure is disc shaped, for inducing a circular swirling action.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bottom and sidewalls are joined by a generous fillet, or deflecting liquid inwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The vessel and closure combinations as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bottom is round and the sidewalls form a cylinder, wherein the closure is disc shaped, and wherein the bottom and sidewalls are joined by a generous fillet for deflecting liquid inwardly and inducing a circular swirling action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bottom and sidewalls are joined by a generous fillet for deflecting liquid inwardly, and wherein said fillet curvature continues into a conical convexly shaped center for deflecting liquid upwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the said bottom is round and the sidewalls form a cylinder, wherein the closure is disc shaped, and wherein the bottom and sidewalls are joined by a generous filet and wherein said fillet curvature continues into a conical convexly shaped center for deflecting liquid inwardly and upwardly for inducing a circular swirling action.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means releasably coupling the closure of the vessel comprises a peripheral bead at the top of the vessel walls, and an overlapping flange at the rim of the closure forcibly engaged over the bead for releasable attachment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the vessel has securement means comprising a pliable feather-edged bottom perimeter that conforms to the contours of a supporting surface for suction engagement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the vessel has securement means comprising a pliable feather-edged element encircling the bottom perimeter and that conforms to the contours of a supporting surface for suction engagement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The vessel and closure combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the said bottom of the vessel is concaved and wherein the vessel has securement means comprising a pliable feather-edged element encircling the bottom periMeter and that conforms to the contours of a supporting surface to establish a chamber adapted to be pressured for suction engagement.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |