US3727840A
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Dispersant container and dispenser
Assignee: Gillette Co LLC
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Filing: 1971-08-19
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-08-19
Abstract
Abstract Container for dispersant material comprising first and second members adapted to be movably connected together, the first member having wick means disposed therein in communication with a surrounding atmosphere, the second member having therein a sealed reservoir containing fluid dispersant material, the first member further including means for opening the reservoir, whereby upon relative movement of the first and second members toward each other the reservoir opening means operates to open the reservoir, permitting flow of the dispersant material therefrom onto the wick means.
Inventors
- 👤 L Nigro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; A61L9/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
Container for dispersant material, said container comprising a molded plastic first member, said first member providing a generally cup-shaped chamber, wick means disposed in said chamber, said first member having aperture means for placing said wick means in communication with a surrounding atmosphere, a molded plastic second member adapted for threaded connection to said first member,said second member including as an integrally molded portion thereof a sealed reservoir for containing fluid dispersant material, and a conical portion molded integral with said first member and disposed for alignment with said second member, whereby upon progressive advancement of said threaded connection, said conical portion ruptures said reservoir permitting said dispersant to flow from said reservoir into said wick material to be dissipated to said atmosphere by way of said apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
Container for dispersant material, said container comprising a molded plastic first member, said first member providing a generally cup-shaped chamber, wick means disposed in said chamber, said first member having aperture means for placing said wick means in communication with a surrounding atmosphere, a molded plastic second member adapted for threaded connection to said first member,said second member including as an integrally molded portion thereof a sealed reservoir for containing fluid dispersant material, and a conical portion molded integral with said first member and disposed for alignment with said second member, whereby upon progressive advancement of said threaded connection, said conical portion ruptures said reservoir permitting said dispersant to flow from said reservoir into said wick material to be dissipated to said atmosphere by way of said apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said container includes as an integrally molded portion thereof support means for maintaining the remainder of said container removed from a surface on which said container rests.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention according to claim 1 including removable tape means attached to respective proximate edges of said first and second members when said members are threadedly connected, for inhibiting advancement of said threaded connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said conical portion is provided with a groove adapted to place the interior of said reservoir in communication with said wick 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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |