US3820904A
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Apparatus for applying liquids to the surface of bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-25
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for applying liquids to the surface of bodies, in the form of a liquid-receiving container which has substantially the shape of a four-sided truncated pyramid having a substantially rectangular base, to the perforated bottom plate of which are attached one or more layers of liquid-permeable material to which either a stencil or liquid-transferring means are attached, the upper portion of the container being constructed as a grip.
Inventors
- 👤 H Boris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/0013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
An apparatus for applying liquids to a surface comprising: disposable packaging container means for holding a predetermined volume of a liquid, said disposable packaging container means including a rectangular base member, four side wall members extending from a respective side of said base member forming a four sided truncated pyramid and a flat rectangular top member provided on the top of said truncated pyramid, serving as a rest base when the apparatus is not in use, said rectangular base member being provided with a plurality of pore means disposed in a predetermined manner for controlling the discharge of a liquid from said packaging container means, at least one liquid permeable member disposed proximate to said base member exteriorly of said packaging container means for selectively applying the liquid in said packaging container means on a surface, a sealable filling opening provided in one of said side wall members, a grip portion consisting of at least one depression provided in at least one of said side wall members, and a pair of nipples having a sharp edge projecting strip disposed therebetween provided on at least two opposite side wall members of said packaging container means for affixing said at least one liquid permeable member to said packaging container means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
208 words
An apparatus for applying liquids to a surface comprising: disposable packaging container means for holding a predetermined volume of a liquid, said disposable packaging container means including a rectangular base member, four side wall members extending from a respective side of said base member forming a four sided truncated pyramid and a flat rectangular top member provided on the top of said truncated pyramid, serving as a rest base when the apparatus is not in use, said rectangular base member being provided with a plurality of pore means disposed in a predetermined manner for controlling the discharge of a liquid from said packaging container means, at least one liquid permeable member disposed proximate to said base member exteriorly of said packaging container means for selectively applying the liquid in said packaging container means on a surface, a sealable filling opening provided in one of said side wall members, a grip portion consisting of at least one depression provided in at least one of said side wall members, and a pair of nipples having a sharp edge projecting strip disposed therebetween provided on at least two opposite side wall members of said packaging container means for affixing said at least one liquid permeable member to said packaging container means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said apparatus is a marking appliance and wherein the liquid in said disposable packaging container consists of at least one of a dye or an ink and wherein a stencil is disposed proximate to the outer surface of said at least one liquid permeable member for the marking of a surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an additional permeable member is attached to said packaging container means proximate to said base member, said additional permeable member being provided with a plurality of brush hairs for applying the liquid in said disposable packaging container to a surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one liquid permeable member is a cloth-like felt or felt-like material consisting of at least one of a foam plastic, cellulose sponge, and fibrous cellulose products.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a second liquid permeable member is provided proximate to said first liquid permeable member, said second liquid permeable member being an extremely fine-mesh textile fabric laminated with polyurethane foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said disposable packaging container means consists of a plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said disposable packaging container means consists of thin metal sheet material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said disposable packaging container means is an integrally formed one-piece container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |