US3766570A
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Liquid dispensing device
Assignee: Wheaton Industries Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing device is provided, connected to a container which holds a liquid to be dispensed, such connection being tight, for purposes of shipping, but being releasable, for movement between two end-closing positions for dispensing liquid from the container. The device is particularly adapted for toilet tank use, with a dispensing device including a buoyant member which functions with the increase and decrease of water level in the toilet tank, in order to dispense a liquid germicide, perfume or the like into the tank. The dispensing device is molded as a onepiece unit, and it is separable into two distinct components.
Inventors
- 👤 J Finneran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:21
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/02; E03D9/03; E03D9/033; E03D9/037; E03D2009/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A one-piece dispensing member of thermoplastic construction adapted for container mounting at a neck end thereof, comprising a first cylindrical sleeve portion, a second cylindrical sleeve portion generally concentrically spaced inwardly thereof, with a plurality of radial frangible connection Portions integral with each of said sleeve portions, a third cylindrical sleeve portion generally concentrically spaced inwardly of said second portion and integrally connected therewith by an annular web portion of reduced material thickness relative to any of said sleeve portions, said third sleeve portion being axially coextensive generally between said web portion and an adjacent end of said second sleeve portion, and said third sleeve portion having a free end thereof remote from said web portion terminating in a radially outwardly directed annular lip of greater outer diameter than that of said third sleeve portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A one-piece dispensing member of thermoplastic construction adapted for container mounting at a neck end thereof, comprising a first cylindrical sleeve portion, a second cylindrical sleeve portion generally concentrically spaced inwardly thereof, with a plurality of radial frangible connection Portions integral with each of said sleeve portions, a third cylindrical sleeve portion generally concentrically spaced inwardly of said second portion and integrally connected therewith by an annular web portion of reduced material thickness relative to any of said sleeve portions, said third sleeve portion being axially coextensive generally between said web portion and an adjacent end of said second sleeve portion, and said third sleeve portion having a free end thereof remote from said web portion terminating in a radially outwardly directed annular lip of greater outer diameter than that of said third sleeve portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
The combination of the one-piece dispensing member of claim 1 and a container therefor, said container being sized for receipt of said first sleeve portion over a neck thereof, with said container neck being sized to receive said second sleeve portion thereabout and said third sleeve portion therein upon breach of said frangible connection portions, and with said container neck having an opening sized for sealing engagement with said web portion, and with said container neck and said second sleeve portion each having cooperating components of locking means thereon.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |