US3728988A
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Marine life storage habitat medium and shipping method
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-22
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-01-22
Abstract
Abstract Marine life, such as live brine shrimp, are stored in an aqueous habitat medium including a unitary oxygen-releasing, carbon dioxide-diminishing agent, namely sodium perborate, during shipment in containers, either open or closed, to extend the time the marine life may be maintained in a given amount of the aqueous medium.
Inventors
- 👤 W Shapero
- 👤 A Cane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A transportation and storage habitat medium according to claim 1, wherein said container includes a polyethylene bag, said aqueous habitat medium being disposed in said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
A transportation and storage habitat medium according to claim 1, wherein said container further includes a corrugated paper carbon for shipment, said bag being disposed in said carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A transportation and storage habitat medium according to claim 1, wherein said concentration is 3 1/2 percent sodium perborate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A transportation and storage habitat medium according to claim 1, wherein said concentration is 4 percent sodium perborate.
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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |