US3922099A
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Applicator dispenser
Assignee: Triparte Ltd
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Filing: 1974-06-26
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An applicator dispenser is provided that includes a flexible pouch having a quantity of material therein that is to be dispensed or discharged, and wherein the pouch has a fitment or fitting secured thereto. A probe is adapted to be arranged in engagement with the fitment and wherein a puncturing element is provided for puncturing or engaging the pouch when the material is to be dispensed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Christine
- 👤 William E R Watt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/001; A46B11/002; A46B11/0041; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/28; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0254; A61M3/0262; B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
In an applicator dispenser, a normally closed pouch of flexible material having a quantity of material therein to be dispensed, a fitment mounted on an end of said pouch and said fitment including a generally circular flange portion secured to said pouch, said fitment including a threaded cylindrical collar having interrupted teeth thereon, a hollow probe including an annular sleeve having inner threads for selectively engaging the threaded collar, there being a fluid tight seal provided between the probe and the pouch, serrations on the inner end portion of said sleeve for engaging said interrupted teeth, said probe including an elongated portion of reduced size, and discharge means on said probe, said probe being provided with a puncturing element that has an inclined cutting edge that terminates in a tip so that when the probe is screwed down onto the collar, the puncturing element will puncture the portion of the pouch in the vicinity of the fitment so that material can be dispensed from the pouch through the probe onto the desired area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
In an applicator dispenser, a normally closed pouch of flexible material having a quantity of material therein to be dispensed, a fitment mounted on an end of said pouch and said fitment including a generally circular flange portion secured to said pouch, said fitment including a threaded cylindrical collar having interrupted teeth thereon, a hollow probe including an annular sleeve having inner threads for selectively engaging the threaded collar, there being a fluid tight seal provided between the probe and the pouch, serrations on the inner end portion of said sleeve for engaging said interrupted teeth, said probe including an elongated portion of reduced size, and discharge means on said probe, said probe being provided with a puncturing element that has an inclined cutting edge that terminates in a tip so that when the probe is screwed down onto the collar, the puncturing element will puncture the portion of the pouch in the vicinity of the fitment so that material can be dispensed from the pouch through the probe onto the desired area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said discharge means comprises a plurality of openings in said probe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said discharge means embodying a brush mounted on an end of the probe.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |