US4154371A
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Dispensing container
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-18
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing container with a piston forming the bottom of the container and being displaceable in the container, with a compressible container part, lying in front of the piston and having a mouthpiece, for withdrawal of the contents, of flexible and elastic material, and with a delivery valve opening on excess pressure in the container, the piston being secured by a blocking pawl against any displacement causing enlargement of the interior space of the container, particularly for dispensing a viscous cosmetic, such as toothpaste.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Kolaczinski
- 👤 Georg Wiegner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/76; B65D83/765; B65D35/00; B65D35/24; B65D35/28; B65D35/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A dispensing container for dispensing a viscous cosmetic product such as toothpaste comprising a container body provided with a resiliently compressible portion including a mouthpiece at one end of said container body, a piston member arranged in said container body at the other end to define a boundary of the interior space of the container, the piston member being movable towards and restrained from movement away from said compressible portion, and valve means comprising a flap having an area of at most 0.8 square centimeters, which is mounted in the mouthpiece by resilient hinge means and which in a closed position substantially fills out the interior cross-section of the mouthpiece, the flap being slightly spaced from the wall defining the interior cross section of the mouthpiece except at the area of mounting and openable by pressure on said resiliently compressible portion of the container and being closable by the resilience of the hinge means, and an abutment protruding into such interior cross-section to support the flap in its closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A dispensing container for dispensing a viscous cosmetic product such as toothpaste comprising a container body provided with a resiliently compressible portion including a mouthpiece at one end of said container body, a piston member arranged in said container body at the other end to define a boundary of the interior space of the container, the piston member being movable towards and restrained from movement away from said compressible portion, and valve means comprising a flap having an area of at most 0.8 square centimeters, which is mounted in the mouthpiece by resilient hinge means and which in a closed position substantially fills out the interior cross-section of the mouthpiece, the flap being slightly spaced from the wall defining the interior cross section of the mouthpiece except at the area of mounting and openable by pressure on said resiliently compressible portion of the container and being closable by the resilience of the hinge means, and an abutment protruding into such interior cross-section to support the flap in its closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the flap is circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the valve means comprises a synthetic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the valve means is molded as a one piece component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The dispensing container of claim 4, wherein the valve means further comprises a cylindrical portion arranged in the mouthpiece, the flap being integrally molded with and connected by a hinge to one end of the cylindrical portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the valve means is molded integrally with the mouthpiece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the abutment is placed opposite the hinge means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the piston is restrained against movement away from the compressible portion by pawl means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the compressible portion consists of a thermoplastic elastomer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The dispensing container of claim 9, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer is a polyester.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The dispensing container of claim 1, wherein the container body is substantially cylindrical.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
178 words
A dispensing container for dispensing a viscous cosmetic product such as toothpaste comprising a container body provided with a resiliently compressible portion including a mouthpiece at one end of said container body, a piston member arranged in said container body at the other end to define a boundary of the interior space of the container, the piston member being movable towards and restrained from movement away from the compressible portion, and valve means comprising a flap, having an area of at most 0.8 square centimeters, which is integrally molded onto the mouthpiece of said resiliently compressible portion, said flap having resilient hinge means, said flap in a closed position substantially filling out the interior cross-section of the mouthpiece, the flap being slightly spaced from the wall defining the interior cross section of the mouthpiece except at the area of mounting and openable by pressure on said resiliently compressible portion of the container and being closable by the resilience of the hinge means, and an abutment protruding into such interior cross-section to support the flap in its closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
178 words
A dispensing container for dispensing a viscous cosmetic product such as toothpaste comprising a container body provided with a resiliently compressible portion including a mouthpiece at one end of said container body, a piston member arranged in said container body at the other end to define a boundary of the interior space of the container, the piston member being movable towards and restrained from movement away from the compressible portion, and valve means comprising a flap, having an area of at most 0.8 square centimeters, which is integrally molded onto the mouthpiece of said resiliently compressible portion, said flap having resilient hinge means, said flap in a closed position substantially filling out the interior cross-section of the mouthpiece, the flap being slightly spaced from the wall defining the interior cross section of the mouthpiece except at the area of mounting and openable by pressure on said resiliently compressible portion of the container and being closable by the resilience of the hinge means, and an abutment protruding into such interior cross-section to support the flap in its closed position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The dispensing container of claim 12, wherein the container body is substantially cylindrical.
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) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |