Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A container for the repetitive dispensing of substantially equal predetermined quantities of liquid comprising a first container having a bottom portion, sidewall portion and an open-ended neck portion, a second container disposed at least substantially within the first container and depending from the neck portion thereof comprising an elongated tubular member open ended at the upper extremity and closed at its bottom, a third-container disposed completely within said first container, integral with and disposed substantially concentrically around said second container to form an annular reservoir, said third container comprising sidewall, bottom and top portions which together form a fluid sealing enclosure, the top and bottom portions being integral with and supported by the outer surface of said second container, said third container communicating with said first container by means of an opening provided on the upper portion of said sidewall of said third container, said opening serving as a liquid inlet to said third container, and a second tubular member connecting the bottom portions of said second container with the bottom of said third container, and serving as a fluid passageway there between, said second tubular member having a volume substantially smaller than said third container whereby substantially the same quantity of liquid is repetively dispensed, and venting means for permitting air to escape from said third container, said venting means communicating with said first container and said third container through said second container and said second tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A container for the repetitive dispensing of substantially equal predetermined quantities of liquid comprising a first container having a bottom portion, sidewall portion and an open-ended neck portion, a second container disposed at least substantially within the first container and depending from the neck portion thereof comprising an elongated tubular member open ended at the upper extremity and closed at its bottom, a third-container disposed completely within said first container, integral with and disposed substantially concentrically around said second container to form an annular reservoir, said third container comprising sidewall, bottom and top portions which together form a fluid sealing enclosure, the top and bottom portions being integral with and supported by the outer surface of said second container, said third container communicating with said first container by means of an opening provided on the upper portion of said sidewall of said third container, said opening serving as a liquid inlet to said third container, and a second tubular member connecting the bottom portions of said second container with the bottom of said third container, and serving as a fluid passageway there between, said second tubular member having a volume substantially smaller than said third container whereby substantially the same quantity of liquid is repetively dispensed, and venting means for permitting air to escape from said third container, said venting means communicating with said first container and said third container through said second container and said second tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said second and third containers are essentially cylindrical in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said neck portion is externally threaded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the top portion of said third container is integral with said primary container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the top portion of said third container is separate from said first container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the depth of said third container is from about 15 to 50% of the depth of said second container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the ratio of the effective liquid volume of said third container to the volume of said second container situated below the bottom surface of said third container is not more than about 0.9:1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the diameter of said second tubular member is from about 10 to 25% of the diameter of said second container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the diameter of said third container exceeds the diameter of said second container by at least about 50%.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said container comprises a synthetic, polymeric, film-forming material.