US4256154A
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Bottle with retractable funnel top
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-09
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-07-09
Abstract
Abstract There is shown and described a bottle having an integral, retractable funnel at the top or opening thereof. The retractable funnel is disposed within the bottle in normal operation but is extended from the bottle opening during a refill operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/061; B65D47/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In combination, container means having an opening therein, funnel means formed as a unitary portion of said container means adjacent to said opening thereby to form a one-piece device, said funnel means formed such that said funnel means is flexible and selectively insertable into and removable out of said container through said opening wherein said funnel means is reversed upon itself in a collapsed state when inserted into said container, and flexible tab means joined to the outer surface of said funnel means intermediate the free end of said funnel means and the junction of said funnel means and said container means so that said funnel means can be removed from said container means to be in a set-up state by pulling on said tab means, said tab means extending into said container means when said funnel means is stored therein and arranged to conform to the funnel means when stored.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination, container means having an opening therein, funnel means formed as a unitary portion of said container means adjacent to said opening thereby to form a one-piece device, said funnel means formed such that said funnel means is flexible and selectively insertable into and removable out of said container through said opening wherein said funnel means is reversed upon itself in a collapsed state when inserted into said container, and flexible tab means joined to the outer surface of said funnel means intermediate the free end of said funnel means and the junction of said funnel means and said container means so that said funnel means can be removed from said container means to be in a set-up state by pulling on said tab means, said tab means extending into said container means when said funnel means is stored therein and arranged to conform to the funnel means when stored.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein, said funnel means is formed of a resiliently deformable web member and is larger at its top open end when in said set-up state.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination recited in claim 2 wherein, said funnel means includes rib members for imparting strength thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein, said container means comprises a container having a neck adjacent to said opening, and said funnel means is integrally formed as a unitary part of said container at said neck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination recited in claim 4 wherein, said neck includes threaded portions thereof to receive closure means.
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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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |