US4073413A
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Dispensing apparatus with self contained spout
Assignee: TABLER HERMAN L
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Filing: 1976-06-10
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-06-10
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure pertains to a container having a collapsible corrugated spout stored in folded condition recessed below an exterior surface of the container. One end of the spout covers an opening in the container through which the spout passes when unfolded. The other end of the spout is closed by a removable cap. The spout is maintained by clamping forces adjacent the surface of the container when the spout is in an unfolded stored position.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman L. Tabler
- 👤 Regine M. Tabler
- 👤 Edwin L. Lokey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/061; B65D47/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
249 words
A dispensing apparatus with self contained spout comprising a container, an opening in said container, a flexible corrugated elongated cylindrical tubular spout, one end of said corrugated spout fixedly secured to the interior surface of said container surrounding said opening, openable closure means for selective closure of the other end of said corrugated spout, said other end of said corrugated spout passing through said opening and residing outwardly from the exterior surface of said container adjacent said opening, first portion of the length of said corrugated spout being disposed residing within second portion of said length of said corrugated spout when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed in an adjacent position to said exterior surface, said first portion of the length of said corrugated spout being disposed outwardly and adjacent to said second portion of the length of said corrugated spout when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed outwardly from said adjacent position, spout locking means for removably locking said corrugated spout in said everted position, said spout locking means including a second flange, said second flange fixedly secured adjacent said other end of said corrugated spout and extending radially outwardly therefrom, a third flange, said third flange being fixedly secured to said exterior surface surrounding said opening and extending radially inwardly therefrom, said second flange being disposed intermediate said third flange and the interior confines of said container when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed in said adjacent position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
249 words
A dispensing apparatus with self contained spout comprising a container, an opening in said container, a flexible corrugated elongated cylindrical tubular spout, one end of said corrugated spout fixedly secured to the interior surface of said container surrounding said opening, openable closure means for selective closure of the other end of said corrugated spout, said other end of said corrugated spout passing through said opening and residing outwardly from the exterior surface of said container adjacent said opening, first portion of the length of said corrugated spout being disposed residing within second portion of said length of said corrugated spout when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed in an adjacent position to said exterior surface, said first portion of the length of said corrugated spout being disposed outwardly and adjacent to said second portion of the length of said corrugated spout when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed outwardly from said adjacent position, spout locking means for removably locking said corrugated spout in said everted position, said spout locking means including a second flange, said second flange fixedly secured adjacent said other end of said corrugated spout and extending radially outwardly therefrom, a third flange, said third flange being fixedly secured to said exterior surface surrounding said opening and extending radially inwardly therefrom, said second flange being disposed intermediate said third flange and the interior confines of said container when said other end of said corrugated spout is disposed in said adjacent position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The dispensing apparatus with self contained spout as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises a cap, a first flange, said first flange fixedly secured to said other end of said corrugated spout and extending radially outwardly therefrom, said cap frictionally engaging said first flange when said cap seals the passageway of said corrugated spout adjacent said other end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dispensing apparatus with self contained spout as claimed in claim 2 further comprising hingeing means for flexibly hingeably securing said cap to said other end of said corrugated spout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing apparatus with self contained spout as claimed in claim 1 wherein said corrugated spout is fabricated from polyethylene material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
The dispensing apparatus with self contained spout as claimed in claim 1 wherein said container comprises a hollow cylindrical wall, a pair of circular lids, one of said pair of circular lids fixedly secured to one end of said hollow cylindrical wall, the other of said pair of circular lids fixedly secured to the other end of said hollow cylindrical wall, said opening being disposed in said one of said pair of circular lids adjacent a marginal edge thereof.
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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |