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US4289232A
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Diaphragm case or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-20
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A diaphragm case comprises top and bottom portions, approximately circular in shape and hinged together at a point on the circumference. An internal container, integrally molded with the bottom, is adapted to contain a contraceptive cream or jelly and is closed by a cover which forms an airtight enclosure. The top and bottom portions are closed by a latching arrangement which is integrally formed with the respective portions and which is not airtight.
Inventors
- 👤 Paula Seibel
- 👤 Wayne J. Stettler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/10; A45C13/1076; A45C13/1084; A45C11/00; A45C11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A diaphragm case, comprising: top and bottom closure halves, each said half having the approximate external shape of a shell and including: (a) an internal circular depression (b) a flat ledge around said depression, with the flat ledges of the two sections adapted to engage each other when the case is closed, (c) a vertically displaced section shaped to conform generally to the edge of a shell at the front of each closure half, each of said displaced sections forming in conjunction with the opposite closure half a shell like construction when closed, and (d) a locking projection on the flat ledge adapted to snap engage a complementary depression in the vertically displaced section of the other half, an integrally formed container extending upwardly from the center of the bottom section and adapted to hold a contraceptive ointment, air-tight closure means for said container, means for pivotally securing said half sections together, said means being positioned opposite said vertically displaced sections, a contraceptive ointment in said container, and a flexible diaphragm within said case and enveloping said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A diaphragm case, comprising: top and bottom closure halves, each said half having the approximate external shape of a shell and including: (a) an internal circular depression (b) a flat ledge around said depression, with the flat ledges of the two sections adapted to engage each other when the case is closed, (c) a vertically displaced section shaped to conform generally to the edge of a shell at the front of each closure half, each of said displaced sections forming in conjunction with the opposite closure half a shell like construction when closed, and (d) a locking projection on the flat ledge adapted to snap engage a complementary depression in the vertically displaced section of the other half, an integrally formed container extending upwardly from the center of the bottom section and adapted to hold a contraceptive ointment, air-tight closure means for said container, means for pivotally securing said half sections together, said means being positioned opposite said vertically displaced sections, a contraceptive ointment in said container, and a flexible diaphragm within said case and enveloping said container.
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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |