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Refillable liquid dispenser with diamond-shaped inner pliant bladder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-11-27
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Granted: 1994-07-12
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Expires: 2012-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A refillable liquid dispenser or container comprising an outer rigid hollow housing including an upper neck having an opening formed therein to receive a liquid dispensing assembly therein and a replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder including an upper portion disposed within the upper neck and a lower portion disposed within the outer rigid hollow housing to receive the lower portion of the liquid dispensing assembly therein.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Battle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B11/00; B05B11/01; B05B11/02; B05B11/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A refillable liquid container comprising an outer rigid hollow housing including an upper neck having an opening formed therein, a cap to selectively seal said opening and a replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder including an upper bladder portion comprising a flexible diamond shaped upper end that intersects a reduced upper end of said lower bladder portion of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder disposed within said upper neck and a lower bladder portion disposed within said outer rigid hollow housing, said cap being secured to said upper neck such that said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder is held in place therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A refillable liquid container comprising an outer rigid hollow housing including an upper neck having an opening formed therein, a cap to selectively seal said opening and a replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder including an upper bladder portion comprising a flexible diamond shaped upper end that intersects a reduced upper end of said lower bladder portion of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder disposed within said upper neck and a lower bladder portion disposed within said outer rigid hollow housing, said cap being secured to said upper neck such that said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder is held in place therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said outer rigid hollow housing further includes a lower opening formed in the bottom thereof to receive said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 2 wherein said outer rigid hollow housing includes an upper opening formed in said outer rigid hollow housing to facilitate the installation and placement of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder in said outer rigid hollow housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 2 wherein said outer rigid hollow housing further includes a skirt formed around the periphery of said lower opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein a first fastening means is formed on said outer rigid hollow housing and a second fastening means is formed on said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder to engage said first fastening means to retain said lower bladder portion within said outer rigid hollow housing as the liquid is depleted from said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder further includes an installation means coupled thereto to facilitate the installation and placement of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder in said outer rigid hollow housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 6 wherein said installation means comprises an elongated substantially rigid member coupled to said upper bladder portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 6 wherein said installation means comprises an elongated flexible element coupled to said upper bladder portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 6 further includes a secondary bladder to retain the liquid therein disposed within said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 6 wherein said installation means further includes an attachment means to mount said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder to a support before use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 further includes a secondary bladder to retain the liquid therein disposed within said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said upper bladder portion of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder comprises a flexible upper end including a first and second barrier cooperatively forming a liquid isolation chamber therebetween.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said outer rigid hollow housing includes a side opening formed therein to receive said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder therethrough.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said cap comprises an internally threaded cap and said upper neck comprises an externally threaded upper neck to operatively mate with said internally threaded cap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 14 wherein said internally threaded cap includes an inner concentrically aligned apron having a channel formed therethrough and a top including a stopper hingedly attached thereto by a hinge to permit selective closure of the channel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 15 wherein said inner concentrically aligned apron further includes an inclined distal end formed thereon to pierce said upper bladder portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 14 wherein said internally threaded cap includes an inner concentrically aligned apron having a channel formed therethrough, said outer surface of said internally threaded cap being externally threaded to receive an internally threaded top to permit selective closure of said channel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 17 wherein said said inner concentrically aligned apron having said inclined distal end formed thereon to pierce said upper bladder portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
67 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 further includes a liquid dispensing assembly comprises a cap to secure said liquid dispensing assembly to said upper neck, a spray nozzle, a spray-pump cap including an aperture and a lower liquid dip tube having an inclined distal end to puncture said upper bladder portion of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder when installed and placed within said upper neck.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder is perforated to permit separation of the upper end of said upper bladder portion from said lower bladder portion when installed in said outer rigid hollow housing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 further including an attachment means to mount said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder to a support before use.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 21 wherein said attachment means comprises a draw string coupled to said upper bladder portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 21 wherein said attachment means comprises a hook coupled to said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The refillable liquid container of claim 1 wherein the bottom of said replaceable inner pliant liquid bladder is substantially V-shaped.
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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) | 1997-07-11 | 1998-01-10 | 1998-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-07-11 | 2002-01-10 | 2002-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-07-11 | 2006-01-10 | 2006-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |