US3692220A
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Device for breaking vials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-20
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-04-20
Abstract
Abstract In a device for breaking vials there is provided a sloping plate having a slot and carrying a pivotable file urged by a spring into an inoperative position in which it partially overlaps said slot. The vial is inserted into the slot and slid therealong whereby the vial neck is scored by the resiliently yielding file. The vial head is broken off along the score by pivoting the vial normal to its preceding direction of travel and pressing the vial head against a breaking strip affixed inside said housing adjacent said slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther Seng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:43
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/92; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/307; Y10T225/321; Y10T225/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A device for breaking vials comprising A. wall means defining a housing having an inner space, B. a plate forming part of said wall means and sloping downwardly towards said inner space, C. a slot provided in said plate for the loose guidance of a neck portion of said vial, D. a file, E. a file holder carrying said file, F. a pivot pin pivotally securing said file holder to said plate in said inner space and G. a spring secured to said plate in said inner space and urging said file to assume an overlapping position with respect to said slot.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A device for breaking vials comprising A. wall means defining a housing having an inner space, B. a plate forming part of said wall means and sloping downwardly towards said inner space, C. a slot provided in said plate for the loose guidance of a neck portion of said vial, D. a file, E. a file holder carrying said file, F. a pivot pin pivotally securing said file holder to said plate in said inner space and G. a spring secured to said plate in said inner space and urging said file to assume an overlapping position with respect to said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 1, including a breaking strip fixedly held in said inner space at a distance from and parallel to said plate for laterally engaging a head portion of said vial disposed in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said slot, at its lower end, terminates in an enlargement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device as defined in claim 1, including a guiding strip affixed to said plate in said inner space along a longitudinal edge of said slot; said guiding strip projects over said longitudinal edge and is provided with an edge contained in the plane of motion of said file.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing includes a downwArdly open neck portion; said device further includes a waste box removably fitted over said neck portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as defined in claim 1, including flange plate means integral with said wall means for securing said device to a surface.
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 |