US3652174A
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Hermetically-sealed products and related method for cleansing and other uses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-25
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1988-03-25
Abstract
Abstract Products including hermetically sealed, openable, containers enclosing liquid, liquid impregnated, dry and other materials for use alone or in combination with associated or integral components such as sheetlike materials for cleaning, medical or other purposes, together with dispensing components therefor and related method.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Boone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/38; B65D83/384; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K5/00; A47K5/04; A47K2010/3266; A47K2010/3273; A47K2010/328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A device for providing the release in a given form and to a given surface of a suitable material of measured amounts of a flowable substance while protecting said substance prior to its release against dissipation, contamination or other deleterious factor, said device comprising a first mounting means for providing a supply of said material, means for positioning said material to render surface areas thereof adapted to receive said substance, a second mounting means, a plurality of capsules of given form containing said substance mounted in said second mounting means so as to be in spaced relation to said material, each of said capsules having a given openable portion rendering functional, when opened, an orifice directed toward a given surface area of said material when each said capsule is positioned foremostly in said second mounting means, said second mounting means comprising an elongated chamber having entrance and egress means, guide means of said chamber for cooperating with complementary guide portions of said capsules for positioning said capsules correctly therewithin, means for urging said capsules forwardly within said chamber, and means adjacent to said egress means for effectively compressing each said foremost capsule to collapse said capsule, to open said openable portion and to forcibly eject said substance across a space to that surface area of said material which is positioned for reception thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
223 words
A device for providing the release in a given form and to a given surface of a suitable material of measured amounts of a flowable substance while protecting said substance prior to its release against dissipation, contamination or other deleterious factor, said device comprising a first mounting means for providing a supply of said material, means for positioning said material to render surface areas thereof adapted to receive said substance, a second mounting means, a plurality of capsules of given form containing said substance mounted in said second mounting means so as to be in spaced relation to said material, each of said capsules having a given openable portion rendering functional, when opened, an orifice directed toward a given surface area of said material when each said capsule is positioned foremostly in said second mounting means, said second mounting means comprising an elongated chamber having entrance and egress means, guide means of said chamber for cooperating with complementary guide portions of said capsules for positioning said capsules correctly therewithin, means for urging said capsules forwardly within said chamber, and means adjacent to said egress means for effectively compressing each said foremost capsule to collapse said capsule, to open said openable portion and to forcibly eject said substance across a space to that surface area of said material which is positioned for reception thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said chamber of said second mounting means includes said egress means in the form of an open ramp permitting a manually applied compression of diametrically opposed outer surfaces of each capsule.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device, as defined in claim 2, wherein said chamber includes a pressure plate movably mounted adjacent to said egress means and adapted to contact one side of a foremost capsule in said chamber, an anvillike inner surface of said chamber opposite said pressure plate adapted to contact an opposite side of said capsule, means for moving said pressure plate toward said capsule, and spring means for retracting said pressure plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device, as defined in claim 3, wherein said means for moving said pressure plate is in the form of a plunger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said chamber guide means includes at least one longitudinal slot formed in an inner wall thereof cooperating with a protuberant portion of each said capsule for maintaining its orifice directed toward said material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device, as defined in claim 1, wherein a plurality of said capsules are releasably contained in a protective cartridge adapted to be inserted in said second mounting means.
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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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |