US5115946A
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Squeeze bottle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-02-11
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Granted: 1992-05-26
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Expires: 2011-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A squeeze bottle which eliminates a separate tube and has no moving parts and has two positions for filling and for use for dispensing and mixing with air such products as soap, cosmetics, food, mustard, salad dressing and so forth. The squeeze bottle mixes the material because the supply tube extends from the bottom of the container and it is not necessary to shake before using.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney M. Libit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B11/00; B05B11/01; B05B11/04; B05B11/0005; B05B11/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A dispensing container for a liquid product comprising, a flexible container, an outlet neck extending from a top portion of said flexible container, a tube integrally formed with said flexible container and extending from said outlet neck to and in fluid communication with the bottom of said container, and a mixing device connected to said tube and to said outlet neck so as to mix air with said liquid product as said container is squeezed, wherein said mixing device includes a first member with a first opening into said container and a second member with a second opening in communication with said tube and with said first opening, and wherein said second member is formed with at least a third opening which has a different size than said second opening and said second member moveable relative to said first member so that either said second or third openings can be aligned with said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A dispensing container for a liquid product comprising, a flexible container, an outlet neck extending from a top portion of said flexible container, a tube integrally formed with said flexible container and extending from said outlet neck to and in fluid communication with the bottom of said container, and a mixing device connected to said tube and to said outlet neck so as to mix air with said liquid product as said container is squeezed, wherein said mixing device includes a first member with a first opening into said container and a second member with a second opening in communication with said tube and with said first opening, and wherein said second member is formed with at least a third opening which has a different size than said second opening and said second member moveable relative to said first member so that either said second or third openings can be aligned with said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A dispensing container according to claim 1 including a cover member receivable over said second member and formed with a fourth opening which is aligned with said first opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dispensing container according to claim 1 including a lid receivable over said mixing device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said first and second members are rotatable relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A dispensing container according to claim 4 including index means on said first and second members for angularly positioning said first and second members relative to each other.
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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) | 1995-05-26 | 1995-11-25 | 1996-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-26 | 1999-11-25 | 2000-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-26 | 2003-11-25 | 2004-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |