US3623624A
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Thermocontractile capsule
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-02
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A capsule made of thermocontractile material and having at least a pair of lines of perforations from side to side along which the capsule may be torn open. The capsule is provided with a part adapted to introduce and ensure the tearing action along the perforated lines.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaaki Fujio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A capsule comprising a cylindrical body made of thermocontractile material such as synthetic resin, with both side edge portions of said cylindrical body being superposed one on the other, in which a vertical line of perforations is formed at a part slightly apart from the edge of the first side edge portion of said cylindrical body, while another line of perforations is formed at a position on the second side edge portion that is located symmetrical with the first-said line of perforations with the edge Of said second side edge portion as an axis of symmetry, and in which an upwardly projecting lip-shaped grip element is formed between the top end of the second-named line of perforations and the top end of the edge of the first side edge portion, while a similar grip element, which is about one-half of the first-said grip element in width, is formed between the top end of the edge of the second side edge portion and the top end of the first-named line of perforations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A capsule comprising a cylindrical body made of thermocontractile material such as synthetic resin, with both side edge portions of said cylindrical body being superposed one on the other, in which a vertical line of perforations is formed at a part slightly apart from the edge of the first side edge portion of said cylindrical body, while another line of perforations is formed at a position on the second side edge portion that is located symmetrical with the first-said line of perforations with the edge Of said second side edge portion as an axis of symmetry, and in which an upwardly projecting lip-shaped grip element is formed between the top end of the second-named line of perforations and the top end of the edge of the first side edge portion, while a similar grip element, which is about one-half of the first-said grip element in width, is formed between the top end of the edge of the second side edge portion and the top end of the first-named line of perforations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A capsule according to claim 1, in which the first side edge portion is positioned inside and the second side edge portion is positioned outside.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A capsule according to claim 1, in which the first side edge portion is positioned outside and the second side edge portion is positioned inside.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A capsule according to any of the preceding claims, in which each line of perforations is composed of slightly spaced plural files and perforations in said files are arranged vertically in staggered relation to each other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2790286A
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US2790285A
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |