US3819081A
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Mailer for biological samples
Assignee: Harre & Co A
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A sample-receiving inner tube is threaded into an inner cap provided in the base of an outer tube of a mailer for biological samples and the like. Another cap is screwed over the mouth of this outer tube, with this latter cap being provided with a seat for the closed end of the inner tube. An addressed and stamped (postage previously applied) sealing strip with a longitudinal perforation is applied over the joint line between the outer tube and its cap with the perforations in line with this joint line. The outer cap is stepped so that the sealing strip does not project above its surface and to form a shoulder spaced from the junction or parting line by the width of a portion of the tape as measured to the perforations to ensure proper positioning of the strip.
Inventors
- 👤 H Runte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:01
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/06; B65D55/08; B65D55/0818; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/048; B65D77/0486; B65D77/0493; F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/22; F16D13/38; F16D13/46; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/18; B01L2200/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A mailer comprising: a tube having an open end; a cap threadable over said end and defining a joint line with said tube; a strip adhesively secured to said tube and said cap around said joint line and provided with a region of reduced strength juxtaposed with said line, said strip being provided with address and postage; a second tube coaxially received within said first-mentioned tube and having an open end and a closed end, both of said tubes being cylindrical; and a second cap provided within said first tube and threadedly receiving said open end of said second tube, said firstmentioned cap being formed with a pair of cylindrical coaxial projections, one of said projections threadedly receiving said open end of said first tube and the other of said projections snugly receiving the closed end of said second tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A mailer comprising: a tube having an open end; a cap threadable over said end and defining a joint line with said tube; a strip adhesively secured to said tube and said cap around said joint line and provided with a region of reduced strength juxtaposed with said line, said strip being provided with address and postage; a second tube coaxially received within said first-mentioned tube and having an open end and a closed end, both of said tubes being cylindrical; and a second cap provided within said first tube and threadedly receiving said open end of said second tube, said firstmentioned cap being formed with a pair of cylindrical coaxial projections, one of said projections threadedly receiving said open end of said first tube and the other of said projections snugly receiving the closed end of said second tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package defined in claim 1 wherein said strip is permanently bonded to said tube and to said cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The package defined in claim 2 wherein said cap is generally cylindrical and formed with a shoulder defining a region of reduced diameter adjacent said joint line and a region of greater diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The package defined in claim 3 wherein said weakened region is perforated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
187 words
A mailer comprising: a tube having an open end; a cap threadable over said end and defining a joint line with said tube; a strip adhesively secured to said tube and said cap around said joint line and provided with a region of reduced strength juxtaposed with said line, said strip being provided with address and postage; a second tube coaxially received within said first-mentioned tube and having an open end and a closed end, both of said tubes being cylindrical; and a second cap provided within said first tube and threadedly receiving said open end of said second tube, said first-mentioned cap being formed with a pair of cylindrical coaxial projections, one of said projections threadedly receiving said open end of said first tube and the other of said projections snugly receiving the closed end of said second tube, said one projection being formed with a shoulder subdividing it axially into a portion of reduced diameter adjacent said joint line and covered by said strip and a region of greater diameter, the difference between said diameters being substantially equal to twice the thickness of said strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
187 words
A mailer comprising: a tube having an open end; a cap threadable over said end and defining a joint line with said tube; a strip adhesively secured to said tube and said cap around said joint line and provided with a region of reduced strength juxtaposed with said line, said strip being provided with address and postage; a second tube coaxially received within said first-mentioned tube and having an open end and a closed end, both of said tubes being cylindrical; and a second cap provided within said first tube and threadedly receiving said open end of said second tube, said first-mentioned cap being formed with a pair of cylindrical coaxial projections, one of said projections threadedly receiving said open end of said first tube and the other of said projections snugly receiving the closed end of said second tube, said one projection being formed with a shoulder subdividing it axially into a portion of reduced diameter adjacent said joint line and covered by said strip and a region of greater diameter, the difference between said diameters being substantially equal to twice the thickness of said strip.
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |