US3980210A
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Measuring and dispensing device for fluent material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A container having bottom, top and side walls for fluent contents, a tubular exit member extending internally of the container along one region of the side wall with a lower internal tubular extension along the bottom wall and an upper tubular extension through and exteriorly of the top wall, the upper tubular extension being swingable to overlie the top wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan E. Kligerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:00
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/26; G01F11/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said upper tubular extension being foldable to overlie said top wall and crimp itself closed to effectively seal said passageway, and retaining means on said top wall removably retaining said upper tubular extension in its folded closed condition, said retaining means comprising a cap removably engageable over said top wall and folded upper tubular extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said upper tubular extension being foldable to overlie said top wall and crimp itself closed to effectively seal said passageway, and retaining means on said top wall removably retaining said upper tubular extension in its folded closed condition, said retaining means comprising a cap removably engageable over said top wall and folded upper tubular extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A measuring and dispensing device according to claim 1, said bottom wall having a generally chordal trough receiving fluent contents, said lower tubular extension being located in said trough for receiving fluid contents therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, and an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said lower tubular extension including a bellows for smooth mergence with the lower end of said tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
186 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, and an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said lower tubular extension including a bellows for smooth mergence with the lower end of said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
219 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, and an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said container being generally closed to exterior atmosphere except through said passageway, said bottom wall being removable from said side wall for filling of said container, said bottom wall having a generally chordal trough receiving fluent contents, said lower tubular extension being located in said trough for receiving fluent contents therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
219 words
A measuring and dispensing device for fluent material, said device comprising a bottom wall, a side wall extending peripherally about and upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall extending across said side wall, said top and bottom walls combining with said side wall to define an enclosed container, said top wall having a through aperture adjacent to one region of said side wall, a tubular member extending internally of said container along said one side wall region between said bottom and top walls, a lower tube extension communicating with the lower end of said tubular member and extending along said bottom wall terminating in an open end spaced from said one side wall region, and an upper tubular extension communicating with the upper end of said tubular member extending snugly through said aperture beyond said top wall, said tubular member and lower and upper extensions combining to define a fluent material passageway communicating between the interior and exterior of said enclosed container for discharge of contents therefrom, said container being generally closed to exterior atmosphere except through said passageway, said bottom wall being removable from said side wall for filling of said container, said bottom wall having a generally chordal trough receiving fluent contents, said lower tubular extension being located in said trough for receiving fluent contents therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A measuring and dispensing device according to claim 4, said lower tubular extension including a bellows for smooth mergence with the lower end of said tubular member.
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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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |