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US3817426A
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Tube holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-16
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a tube of a thickened liquid, including a vertical prong surrounded by a container or reservoir, all being formed as a central part or extension of an annular support.
Inventors
- 👤 M Fooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A tube positioning device comprising a base portion; tube positioning means extending perpendicular from said base, said means including a. an annular wall member positioned centrally of said base portion, said wall member forming a cavity, and b. a combination tube puncturing and tube sealing prong positioned centrally of said cavity, the tip of said prong extending beyond said wall member whereby a tube may encounter said prong tip prior to entering said cavity; and a lip extending around the approximate peripheral edge of said base portion, outwardly of said wall member, forming a storage area intermediate said lip and said wall member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A tube positioning device comprising a base portion; tube positioning means extending perpendicular from said base, said means including a. an annular wall member positioned centrally of said base portion, said wall member forming a cavity, and b. a combination tube puncturing and tube sealing prong positioned centrally of said cavity, the tip of said prong extending beyond said wall member whereby a tube may encounter said prong tip prior to entering said cavity; and a lip extending around the approximate peripheral edge of said base portion, outwardly of said wall member, forming a storage area intermediate said lip and said wall member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the upper surface of said base, intermediate said lip and said prong is concave for a substantial portion thereof.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |