US3967756A
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Wet wipe dispenser
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A bottom loading dispensing container for liquid impregnated wipes is disclosed. The top and sides of the container are a single molded plastic element. The top has an opening in its center which is sealed by a removable lid. The container is sealed at the bottom with a liquid impervious element which element may be constructed to add increased dimensional stability to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Barish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/42; A47K10/421; A47K2010/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A dispensing container for stacked sheets comprising a single molded element having a top portion, a front wall, a back wall and two opposing end walls, said top portion being substantially planar from the end walls to a lid receiving depression in said top portion, said lid receiving depression extending from said front wall to said back wall, a neck portion extending upwardly from the base of said depression and having a horizontally extending rim located on a plane no higher than the plane of said top portion, a horizontal shoulder extending inwardly from said neck and an aperture defined by the termination of said shoulder, a reclosable lid adapted to fit over said neck portion, the front, back and end walls having an outwardly extending flange at their lower terminal edge, said flange being continuous around the circumference of said container and a liquid impervious bottom element secured to the flange around its entire circumference to form a continuous seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A dispensing container for stacked sheets comprising a single molded element having a top portion, a front wall, a back wall and two opposing end walls, said top portion being substantially planar from the end walls to a lid receiving depression in said top portion, said lid receiving depression extending from said front wall to said back wall, a neck portion extending upwardly from the base of said depression and having a horizontally extending rim located on a plane no higher than the plane of said top portion, a horizontal shoulder extending inwardly from said neck and an aperture defined by the termination of said shoulder, a reclosable lid adapted to fit over said neck portion, the front, back and end walls having an outwardly extending flange at their lower terminal edge, said flange being continuous around the circumference of said container and a liquid impervious bottom element secured to the flange around its entire circumference to form a continuous seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container of claim 1 in which the reclosable lid comprises a tab which is attached to the body of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container of claim 1 in which the bottom element is a laminate of paperboard, aluminum foil and a liquid impervious plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 1 in which a peelable liquid impervious seal is attached to said shoulder and covers said aperture.
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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |