US3929260A
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Glue dispensing assembly
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1974-02-13
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A glue dispensing assembly is disclosed wherein a housing is provided having a tubular blade member disposed therein which impales a glue container as the container is positioned within the housing and acts as a conduit for the glue.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:35
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C11/00; B05C11/10; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B67B7/26; B67B7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for dispensing a liquid in a container, comprising: a housing into which the container is insertable downwardly along a linear path; a tubular blade member having at least one opening in its wall; means for connecting the blade member inside the housing with its axis parallel to the direction of the linear path, whereby said blade pierces a hole in the container upon its being inserted a predetermined amount; and a pair of tabs connected to the inside of the housing at a level above the bottom of the housing for limiting the extent to which said container is insertable into the housing, said hole and at least one of said openings being in communication when further insertion of the container is limited, whereby the liquid in the container maintains a sump of the liquid in the bottom of the hoUsing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for dispensing a liquid in a container, comprising: a housing into which the container is insertable downwardly along a linear path; a tubular blade member having at least one opening in its wall; means for connecting the blade member inside the housing with its axis parallel to the direction of the linear path, whereby said blade pierces a hole in the container upon its being inserted a predetermined amount; and a pair of tabs connected to the inside of the housing at a level above the bottom of the housing for limiting the extent to which said container is insertable into the housing, said hole and at least one of said openings being in communication when further insertion of the container is limited, whereby the liquid in the container maintains a sump of the liquid in the bottom of the hoUsing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including a feeder reservoir coupled to the housing and means for transferring liquid in the sump to the reservoir.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein a part of the housing is inclined and provides a support for the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein the axis of said blade member is parallel to said inclined part of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the blade member is cylindrical and includes an elliptically shaped engaging surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the blade member is located adjacent the inclined part of the housing, a wall of the container being slidable between the inclined part and the blade member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2350836A
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US3731846A
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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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |