US3880324A
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Paste-liquid dispenser with removable puncture rod
Assignee: SCM Corp
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Filing: 1974-01-14
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1994-01-14
Abstract
Abstract Dispensing apparatus for dispensing various types of fluid and pastes from a shipping container wherein the container functions as an integral part of the dispensing apparatus. The apparatus includes a puncture rod inserted through the container to puncture the container bottom, also the apparatus includes a follower plate to be placed on top of the paste or fluid following removal of the puncture rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L Roesel
- 👤 Russell L Buehrle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:51
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
An apparatus for dispensing viscuous materials such as brazing paste from a shipping container, the latter having a bottom end and a removable top cover, comprising: a supporting stand; a bottom plate supported by said stand against which the container bottom end seats; a top cover plate; seal means integral with the cover plate adapted to sealingly engages the upper rim of the container open end; clamping means adapted to clamp the cover plate against the upper rim of the shipping container; an air inlet means in the top cover plate; said air inlet means including a guide tube perpendicular to the cover plate and valve means movable between open and closed positions to open and close the guide tube; puncture rod means for inserting through said guide tube when in the open position for puncturing the container bottom, said rod means being removable following puncture of the container bottom; a dispensing connection in the bottom plate adapted to be in sealed engagement with the puncture opening formed by said puncture rod means; and follow plate means insertable after removal of the puncture rod means within the container open end, said follow plate means being in wiping engagement with the shipping container inner walls and movable to the container bottom into a position for substantially complete removal of the material being dispensed and for sealing the puncture opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
228 words
An apparatus for dispensing viscuous materials such as brazing paste from a shipping container, the latter having a bottom end and a removable top cover, comprising: a supporting stand; a bottom plate supported by said stand against which the container bottom end seats; a top cover plate; seal means integral with the cover plate adapted to sealingly engages the upper rim of the container open end; clamping means adapted to clamp the cover plate against the upper rim of the shipping container; an air inlet means in the top cover plate; said air inlet means including a guide tube perpendicular to the cover plate and valve means movable between open and closed positions to open and close the guide tube; puncture rod means for inserting through said guide tube when in the open position for puncturing the container bottom, said rod means being removable following puncture of the container bottom; a dispensing connection in the bottom plate adapted to be in sealed engagement with the puncture opening formed by said puncture rod means; and follow plate means insertable after removal of the puncture rod means within the container open end, said follow plate means being in wiping engagement with the shipping container inner walls and movable to the container bottom into a position for substantially complete removal of the material being dispensed and for sealing the puncture opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said follow plate is of an elastomeric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said air inlet valve means is a ball valve adapted to receive said puncture rod means when in the open position.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |