US3797642A
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Infusion package
Assignee: Beech Nut Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract An infusion package such as a tea bag is suspended in a horizontal position at about or near the upper surface of the extracting liquid by attachment to a member which at least partly engages the rim of the extracting vessel. The member is adapted to permit rapid extraction of the package.
Inventors
- 👤 R Dobry
- 👤 S Casamassima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/808; B65D85/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An infusion package assembly comprising; suspending means adapted to engage at least part of the rim of a liquid-containing extracting vessel; and a liquid-pervious, substantially flat infusion package containing a quantity of extract product distributed along the length thereof being fastened to and suspended below said suspending means so as to extend in substantially horizontal position, at least the portion of said suspended infusion package containing the extract product being immersed in the liquid in said extracting vessel in parallel relationship with and proximate the upper surface thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An infusion package assembly comprising; suspending means adapted to engage at least part of the rim of a liquid-containing extracting vessel; and a liquid-pervious, substantially flat infusion package containing a quantity of extract product distributed along the length thereof being fastened to and suspended below said suspending means so as to extend in substantially horizontal position, at least the portion of said suspended infusion package containing the extract product being immersed in the liquid in said extracting vessel in parallel relationship with and proximate the upper surface thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An infusion package assembly according to claim 1 wherein the suspending means comprise a member adapted to engage the rim of the extracting vessel at at least two spaced apart positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An infusion package assembly according to claim 1 wherein the suspending means comprise a disc which covers the top of the extracting vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An infusion package assembly according to claim 2 wherein the suspending means comprise a rectangular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An infusion package assembly according to claim 4 wherein the suspending means is provided with an opening which at least partly exposes the infusion package.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |