US3952873A
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Container for tubular glass equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-31
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1994-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A container for holding tubular glass equipment, such as glass tubes having breakable closed ends or ampoules.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Pampuch
- 👤 Gunter Wanke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D25/103; B65D25/105; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A synthetic plastic container for receiving easily breakable tubular glass articles having sealed ends therein comprising a housing having an upper and lower part connected by hinge strip means along one side, a snap closure means along the other side of said upper and lower parts, holding clips extending from at least one of said upper and lower parts for holding said tubular glass articles therein and having groups of spaced pins arranged in a brushwise manner extending inwardly from said housing at opposing ends of at least one of said parts and located at zones where the sealed ends of said glass articles are reduced and sensitive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A synthetic plastic container for receiving easily breakable tubular glass articles having sealed ends therein comprising a housing having an upper and lower part connected by hinge strip means along one side, a snap closure means along the other side of said upper and lower parts, holding clips extending from at least one of said upper and lower parts for holding said tubular glass articles therein and having groups of spaced pins arranged in a brushwise manner extending inwardly from said housing at opposing ends of at least one of said parts and located at zones where the sealed ends of said glass articles are reduced and sensitive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the holding clips extend from both the upper and lower parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 2 wherein there are cam-like reinforcements adjacent the free ends of said clips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 3 wherein said pins are conically tapered in the direction of the free ends thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 4 wherein the tubular glass articles have sealed ends and the housing has break-off means therein for receiving a sealed end to assist in breaking the same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said pins are conically tapered in the direction of the free ends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A synthetic plastic container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the tubular glass articles have sealed ends and the housing has break-off means therein for receiving a sealed end to assist in breaking the same.
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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) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |