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US3692213A
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Container of the throw-away type provided with a draining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A container of the throw-away type having a draining device comprising a tubular housing in which a valve for closing or opening draining apertures in the housing is movable by means of a lift mechanism operable through the outlet of the housing. The housing outlet extends outwardly through the container wall and has a shoulder for clamping it to said wall. The container may be secured with its bottom to a pallet, the housing outlet shoulder then being clamped at the same time to the pallet and a rod for operating the lift mechanism being then pivoted to the pallet.
Inventors
- 👤 Dirk Alta
- 👤 Derk Dille Doornbos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/54; F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A cargo container of the throw-away type, comprising an outer reservoir and a sack of flexible plastic foil, provided within it, further comprising a draining device having a tubular housing with lateral flow apertures, said housing being connected via a shoulder to a discharge spout of smaller diameter and containing a valve disc movable between a position above and a position below the flow apertures, cooperating with the inner shoulder surface as its seat, said disc being guided at its periphery by the inner housing wall and being connected together with an auxiliary disc guided by the housing to a spindle which may be actuated through the discharge spout, the valve housing extending from the interior of the sack together with the discharge spout through an opening in the sack wall and in the reservoir wall, the edge portion of the sack wall around the opening being sealingly pressed against the outer shoulder surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A cargo container of the throw-away type, comprising an outer reservoir and a sack of flexible plastic foil, provided within it, further comprising a draining device having a tubular housing with lateral flow apertures, said housing being connected via a shoulder to a discharge spout of smaller diameter and containing a valve disc movable between a position above and a position below the flow apertures, cooperating with the inner shoulder surface as its seat, said disc being guided at its periphery by the inner housing wall and being connected together with an auxiliary disc guided by the housing to a spindle which may be actuated through the discharge spout, the valve housing extending from the interior of the sack together with the discharge spout through an opening in the sack wall and in the reservoir wall, the edge portion of the sack wall around the opening being sealingly pressed against the outer shoulder surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
Cargo container according to claim 1, the outer reservoir being secured to a pallet, the edge portion around the sack wall opening together with the edge portioNs around the corresponding openings in the reservoir wall and in the upper layer of the pallet being clamped against the shoulder of the valve housing, wherein an actuating lever is pivotally secured to the pallet, said lever extending from the side into the discharge spout and being connected to the end of the valve spindle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |