US3759259A
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Medicator with frangible seal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A medicator having an applicator with a medicament container connected thereto. A seal, frangible upon the application of lateral pressure thereto normally blocks communication between the applicator and the container.
Inventors
- 👤 A Truhan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M35/00; A61M35/003; A61M35/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A medicator comprising: an applicator means; a medicament container connected to said applicator means, said container having walls formed of a flexible material and being deformable upon the application of inwardly directed forces thereto; a frangible seal between said container and said applicator means blocking communication therebetween, said seal having a bursting strength lower than the force which is generated thereagainst by compression of said container to inwardly deform said walls; wherein said applicator means comprises a tubular holder with a fibrous wadding closing one end thereof, the other end of said holder communicating with said seal; and wherein said applicator means is removably connected to said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A medicator comprising: an applicator means; a medicament container connected to said applicator means, said container having walls formed of a flexible material and being deformable upon the application of inwardly directed forces thereto; a frangible seal between said container and said applicator means blocking communication therebetween, said seal having a bursting strength lower than the force which is generated thereagainst by compression of said container to inwardly deform said walls; wherein said applicator means comprises a tubular holder with a fibrous wadding closing one end thereof, the other end of said holder communicating with said seal; and wherein said applicator means is removably connected to said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A medicator in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frangible seal is provided with score lines to form lines of weakness for said seal.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |