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Ampoule
Assignee: PARFUMERIE ET CHIMIEPARCHIMY SA
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1996-09-07
Abstract
Abstract An ampoule for containing a liquid product comprising a chamber for the liquid product defined by a wall in which are provided a weakened zone defining a portion to be torn away to provide a pouring orifice and a capillary filling orifice to be closed after filling. The portion of the wall including the weakened zone and capillary filling orifice is made of plastic material and may be provided by a stopper closing an opening defined by the remainder of the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Leclabart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An ampoule for containing a liquid product and able to be filled under vacuum, said ampoule comprising a container body having a neck with an opening and a stopper of plastic material force-fitted on said body to close said opening, said stopper having a weakened zone enabling a portion of said stopper to be easily torn away to open an orifice of sufficient area to allow the product contained in said ampoule to run out normally, said stopper defining a capillary vacuum-filling orifice to be closed after filling, said stopper including a projecting nose which constitutes said portion of said stopper which is torn away, said nose being of conical shape and having a tearable base, the portion of said ampoule which remains in place after tearing off said nose including an internal collar included in the neck of the container with a central opening of smaller diameter than said base of said nose so that said nose, after removal and reversal, is introducible into said opening to re-stopper said ampoule.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An ampoule for containing a liquid product and able to be filled under vacuum, said ampoule comprising a container body having a neck with an opening and a stopper of plastic material force-fitted on said body to close said opening, said stopper having a weakened zone enabling a portion of said stopper to be easily torn away to open an orifice of sufficient area to allow the product contained in said ampoule to run out normally, said stopper defining a capillary vacuum-filling orifice to be closed after filling, said stopper including a projecting nose which constitutes said portion of said stopper which is torn away, said nose being of conical shape and having a tearable base, the portion of said ampoule which remains in place after tearing off said nose including an internal collar included in the neck of the container with a central opening of smaller diameter than said base of said nose so that said nose, after removal and reversal, is introducible into said opening to re-stopper said ampoule.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An ampoule as claimed in claim 1, wherein said internal collar is included in the portion of said stopper which remains in place after tearing off said nose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ampoule as claimed in claim 2, wherein said internal collar is inwardly tapered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An ampoule as claimed in claim 1 comprising means on said container body and on said stopper for force-fitting said stopper on said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An ampoule as claimed in claim 1 wherein said capillary orifice is in said projecting nose.
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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) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |