US3776226A
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Spray applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-21
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An applicator for liquid spray to the crotch between two toes comprises in one embodiment a spray can and a spring instrument for holding the toes apart to concentrate the spray in and confine it to the crotch region. The spring instrument may be attached to the spray can near the spray spout, thus establishing the desired distance for confining the spray to the crotch region.
Inventors
- 👤 F Triplett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M11/00; A61M35/00; A61M35/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for applying liquid spray to the crotch between two toes comprising in combination, an instrument for spreading two toes a predetermined distance to expose the crotch therebetween, a spray device having a predetermined spray pattern, and means on said instrument identifying a position for locating said spray device relative to said crotch to confine the spray pattern to the region adjacent said crotch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for applying liquid spray to the crotch between two toes comprising in combination, an instrument for spreading two toes a predetermined distance to expose the crotch therebetween, a spray device having a predetermined spray pattern, and means on said instrument identifying a position for locating said spray device relative to said crotch to confine the spray pattern to the region adjacent said crotch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said instrument is affixed to said spray device thereby establishing said position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said spray device constitutes a reservoir body with a spray spout extending on a necklike portion therefrom having said instrument affixed to said necklike portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said instrument comprises a bent wire spring member defining with a portion thereof a spring clamp for frictionally engaging said necklike portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said instrument comprises a manually compressible spring device with two toe engaging projections spring biased in a normally open spread position spaced to hold the toes said predetermined distance apart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the projections on said instrument comprise two substantially cylindrically arc shaped members to fit between and engage respectively said two toes in a matrix arrangement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said instrumentality comprises a spring member with two projecting members normally attaining an open position at the desired toe-spread distance, whereby the spring member may be compressed to insert between the toes and is left in place when released to said normally open position to free a hand from the vicinity of the spray jet.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |