US3603366A
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Collapsible drainage bottle
Assignee: CR Bard Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-17
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A bedside drainage bottle so constructed that the upper half, including an inlet connection, can be telescoped or collapsed into the lower half to constitute a tray in which tubing or other articles may be placed or stored, the upper half rising readily to expanded position to accommodate liquid drained into the bottle. An air vent may be provided in the top and a closable outlet may be provided in the bottom.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J Albizati
- 👤 Samson Asin
- 👤 Alfred B Beers
- 👤 Thomas A Child
- 👤 Mario L Giangrande
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/90; Y10S215/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A collapsible container for liquids comprising a lower portion having a bottom and upstanding sidewalls, an upper portion having a top and downwardly extending sidewalls and being provided with a drainage inlet, the respective upstanding and downwardly extending sidewalls being joined along a line intermediate the bottom and the top, a narrow substantially horizontal web forming the connection between the respective sidewalls, and the downwardly extending walls being foldable approximately around said line to lie inside the upstanding walls with the top adjacent the bottom, the bottom being stepped to lie in two planes and being provided with a drainage spout disposed above one of said planes and below the other plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A collapsible container for liquids comprising a lower portion having a bottom and upstanding sidewalls, an upper portion having a top and downwardly extending sidewalls and being provided with a drainage inlet, the respective upstanding and downwardly extending sidewalls being joined along a line intermediate the bottom and the top, a narrow substantially horizontal web forming the connection between the respective sidewalls, and the downwardly extending walls being foldable approximately around said line to lie inside the upstanding walls with the top adjacent the bottom, the bottom being stepped to lie in two planes and being provided with a drainage spout disposed above one of said planes and below the other plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A collapsible container according to claim 1 in which the height of the downwardly extending sidewalls is less than the height of the upstanding sidewalls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A collapsible container according to claim 1 in which the container is formed of a thermoplastic material the thickness of the material in the lower portion being greater than the thickness of the downwardly extending walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A collapsible container according to claim 1 wherein the top and the downwardly extending walls are adapted, when the container is collapsed with the top adjacent the bottom, to be returned automatically to the extended position as liquid accumulates in the container.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |