US3958393A
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Fish package and mode of use thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-11
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1994-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A package for transporting live fish consisting of a pliable, open-mouthed bag having an elastic band secured around its mouth and partially gathering said mouth, and the mode of use of said package consisting of filling the bag partially with water and fish, twisting the sack intermediate the water and the open mouth to form a seal, and everting the portion of the bag between its mouth and the twist around the portion thereof containing water and fish. An open, buoyant ring may be secured in the sack mouth by the elastic band to float the bag in an aquarium to acclimate the fish to the water temperature of the aquarium.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin F. Whitener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D85/00; B65D85/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of closing a pliable bag having an open mouth and an endless elastic band secured peripherally thereto adjacent said mouth and normally restricting the diameter of said mouth, with a water-tight seal, said method consisting of the successive steps, partially filling the bag with water wherein said bag is filled to a depth less than one-half of the distance from said elastic band to the closed end thereof, a. twisting the bag tightly to form a water-tight seal at a point above the water level thereof but below said elastic band wherein said twisting is performed at a point of the bag closer to said elastic band than the water level therein, but spaced from said elastic band by a distance greater than one-half the distance from said twist to the closed end of said bag, and b. everting the portion of said bag intermediate said twist and said elastic band about the portion of said bag containing water, whereby said elastic band is resiliently extended and grips the filled bag portion to secure said twist against loosening whereby said elastic band grips the filled portion of said bag at a point thereof which is reducing in diameter away from said twist.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of closing a pliable bag having an open mouth and an endless elastic band secured peripherally thereto adjacent said mouth and normally restricting the diameter of said mouth, with a water-tight seal, said method consisting of the successive steps, partially filling the bag with water wherein said bag is filled to a depth less than one-half of the distance from said elastic band to the closed end thereof, a. twisting the bag tightly to form a water-tight seal at a point above the water level thereof but below said elastic band wherein said twisting is performed at a point of the bag closer to said elastic band than the water level therein, but spaced from said elastic band by a distance greater than one-half the distance from said twist to the closed end of said bag, and b. everting the portion of said bag intermediate said twist and said elastic band about the portion of said bag containing water, whereby said elastic band is resiliently extended and grips the filled bag portion to secure said twist against loosening whereby said elastic band grips the filled portion of said bag at a point thereof which is reducing in diameter away from said twist.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3851440A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |