US3704991A
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Dispensing container for magnetizable articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-07
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing container for magnetizable articles, such as paper clips, nails, screws and similar metallic articles, it provided with a magnet at the outlet openings thereof to retain such articles at such openings for ready removal as desired. The container walls are angulated in the direction of such openings, so as to in no way impede the egress of the articles from the container through its openings for removal by a user.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Leedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:11
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; B43M99/009; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A dispensing container for magnetizable articles comprising: a. a hollow container for enclosing magnetizable articles and provided with interior walls forming a receding cross-sectional interior area in a direction toward the top of said container, b. and a magnet disposed across the top of said container and having an area less than that of said top to form at least two separate and distinct openings therein and for producing a magnetic field sufficient to prevent gravitation of housed magnetizable articles from said container and to retain them at the openings in said container for selected removal by a user when desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A dispensing container for magnetizable articles comprising: a. a hollow container for enclosing magnetizable articles and provided with interior walls forming a receding cross-sectional interior area in a direction toward the top of said container, b. and a magnet disposed across the top of said container and having an area less than that of said top to form at least two separate and distinct openings therein and for producing a magnetic field sufficient to prevent gravitation of housed magnetizable articles from said container and to retain them at the openings in said container for selected removal by a user when desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A dispensing container for magnetizable articles as set forth in claim 1 wherein said magnet is supported by a partition across the top of said container, with said partition having downwardly receding side-walls toward a depending apex to eliminate impediment to the egress of magnetizable articles through the top of said container on each side of said partition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A dispensing container for magnetizable articles as set forth in claim 1 wherein said container is provided with partitions to form several compartments for housing magnetizable articles of different types and sizes, and a magnet is carried by the top of each such partition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A dispensing container for magnetizable articles as set forth in claim 1 wherein said container is provided with partitions to form several compartments for housing magnetizable articles of different types and sizes with the top of each individual partition flaring outwardly to guide said articles toward the container openings and to form a top edge of increased cross-sectional area at the juncture with the magnet carried thereby.
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) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |