US4733807A
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Container for medicinals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-06-14
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Granted: 1988-03-29
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Expires: 2002-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A medicinal container is constructed of a holder adapted to receive and hold a bottle containing the medicinal tablets. The open top portion of the bottle is threadedly engaged with a cap for providing an air-tight seal. A chain is secured to an ear portion of the holder and is adapted to extend around the neck of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Porter
- 👤 Richard Reube
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F2003/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A container for medicinals such as pills or the like comprising: a holder defining an internal chamber and having an open top, a bottle for containing the medicinal and having an open top, a cap threadedly engageable with the top portion of the bottle for tightly closing and opening the top of said bottle, said internal chamber of said holder being adapted to receive the bottle therein with the cap projecting beyond the open end of the holder, said holder having means on the internal wall thereof for engaging the outer surface of said bottle at a location below said cap so as to hold said bottle in said internal chamber with a frictional force that can be readily overcome by a manual pulling force applied by the user to both said bottle and said holder to cause a separating movement thereof whereby said bottle can be easily removed from said holder for access to the medicinal contained therein, and a chain means attached to said holder and adapted to extend around the neck of the user to support the holder and bottle near the chest area of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A container for medicinals such as pills or the like comprising: a holder defining an internal chamber and having an open top, a bottle for containing the medicinal and having an open top, a cap threadedly engageable with the top portion of the bottle for tightly closing and opening the top of said bottle, said internal chamber of said holder being adapted to receive the bottle therein with the cap projecting beyond the open end of the holder, said holder having means on the internal wall thereof for engaging the outer surface of said bottle at a location below said cap so as to hold said bottle in said internal chamber with a frictional force that can be readily overcome by a manual pulling force applied by the user to both said bottle and said holder to cause a separating movement thereof whereby said bottle can be easily removed from said holder for access to the medicinal contained therein, and a chain means attached to said holder and adapted to extend around the neck of the user to support the holder and bottle near the chest area of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A medicinal container according to claim 1 wherein said bottle engaging means of said holder comprises a lip extending inwardly from the internal wall thereof near the top end thereof for frictionally engaging a portion of said bottle to frictionally hold the same within said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A medicinal container according to claim 2 wherein said holder has an ear near the open end thereof, said chain being slidably received in a hole in said ear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A medicinal container according to claim 2 wherein said holder is provided with a pair of ears at diametrically opposed locations at the upper end thereof, said ears being provided with holes adapted to be engaged with the ends of said chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A medicinal container according to claim 4 wherein said holder is made of a cup-shaped one-piece plastic construction which also forms said bottle engaging means and said ears.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A medicinal container according to claim 2 wherein said holder is made of a one-piece plastic construction which also forms said bottle engaging means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medicinal container according to claim 1 wherein said holder has a tapered internal wall providing said means for frictionally engaging the bottle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A medicinal container according to claim 1 wherein said holder has an ear near the open end thereof, said chain being slidably received in a hole in said ear.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A medicinal container according to claim 1 wherein said holder is provided with a pair of ears at diametrically opposed locations at the upper end thereof, said ears being provided with holes adapted to be engaged with the ends of said chain.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A medicinal container according to claim 1 wherein said holder is made of a cup-shaped one-piece plastic construction which also forms said bottle engaging 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) | 1991-03-29 | 1991-09-28 | 1992-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-29 | 1995-09-28 | 1996-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-29 | 1999-09-28 | 2000-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |