US4101041A
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Prefillable, hermetically sealed container adapted for use with a humidifier or nebulizer head
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-08-01
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A novel, prefillable, hermetically sealed container adapted for use with a humidifier or nebulizer head. The container includes a gas conduit for directing a gas flow to the bottom of the container and means for establishing connection between the gas conduit and the humidifier or nebulizer head.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L. Mauro, Jr.
- 👤 Theodore L. Siuta
- 👤 Gordon Sylvester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A unitary, prefillable, hermetically sealed, container adapted for use with a humidifier or nebulizer head, which comprises; a thermoplastic body having a closed first end and a closed removable second end, said body defining an interior chamber for holding a fluid; a conduit communicating between a point within said chamber adjacent said closed first end and a point within said chamber adjacent said closed second end, said conduit having a guide means for receiving a tube at the point adjacent said second end; support means for said conduit connected to said body; and means for attaching a humidifier or nebulizer head to said body upon removal of said closed, removable second end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A unitary, prefillable, hermetically sealed, container adapted for use with a humidifier or nebulizer head, which comprises; a thermoplastic body having a closed first end and a closed removable second end, said body defining an interior chamber for holding a fluid; a conduit communicating between a point within said chamber adjacent said closed first end and a point within said chamber adjacent said closed second end, said conduit having a guide means for receiving a tube at the point adjacent said second end; support means for said conduit connected to said body; and means for attaching a humidifier or nebulizer head to said body upon removal of said closed, removable second end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said body has a generally cylindrical upper portion and a bifurcated lower portion, the stems of said bifurcate lower portion defining separate wells within said body, said wells being in open communication with each other and with the cavity defined by the upper portion of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said support means is the walls for said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein a liquid is disposed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said means for attaching a humidifier or nebulizer are screw threads integrally molded on said thermoplastic body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises frusto-conical shaped sidewalls of said conduit.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |