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Hygienic medium applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-07
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1988-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An hygienic medium applicator having an inner tube which telescopes within an outer tube to eject an hygienic medium carried therein, the outer surface of the outer tube having an arrangement of one or more elements secured thereto to enhance gripping and referencing of the applicator during use.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Voss
- 👤 Carl W Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/20; A61F13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising a plurality of elements spaced-apart circumferentially and formed separately of said tubular member and mounted on the outer surface of the tubular member, said elements defining tactile gripping and indexing means for the applicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising a plurality of elements spaced-apart circumferentially and formed separately of said tubular member and mounted on the outer surface of the tubular member, said elements defining tactile gripping and indexing means for the applicator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein each of the elements is configured in the form of a portion of a ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein the elements are generally disc-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising a circumferential band of closely spaced partiCles bonded to the rear portion of the outer surface of the tubular member to define a gripping and indexing means for the applicator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising a circumferential band of closely spaced partiCles bonded to the rear portion of the outer surface of the tubular member to define a gripping and indexing means for the applicator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination defined in claim 4, wherein the particles are glued directly to the outer surface of the tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising an arrangement disposed about the outer surface of the tubular member and including at least one element configured to repetitively vary between positions in contact with and positions spaced-apart from the outer surface of the tubular member in a circumferential direction about the tubular member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising an arrangement disposed about the outer surface of the tubular member and including at least one element configured to repetitively vary between positions in contact with and positions spaced-apart from the outer surface of the tubular member in a circumferential direction about the tubular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination defined in claim 6, wherein the arrangement comprises a plurality of the elements, each of which extends through a different portion of the circumference of the tubular member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination defined in claim 6, wherein the at least one element is fabricated of resilient material and has an inner diameter which is smaller than the outer diameter of the tubular member when not disposed about the tubular member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
99 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising an arrangement disposed about the outer surface of the tubular member and including at least one element having an inner surface substantially continuous with a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member, an outer surface at least portions of which are spaced from the outer surface of the tubular member, and a thickness between the inner and outer surfaces thereof which repetitively varies between minimum and maximum values in a circumferential direction about the tubular member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
99 words
In an hygienic medium applicator having a generally cylindrical, hollow, tubular member adapted to contain an hygienic medium, the improvement comprising an arrangement disposed about the outer surface of the tubular member and including at least one element having an inner surface substantially continuous with a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member, an outer surface at least portions of which are spaced from the outer surface of the tubular member, and a thickness between the inner and outer surfaces thereof which repetitively varies between minimum and maximum values in a circumferential direction about the tubular member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination defined in claim 9, wherein the arrangement comprises a plurality of elements, each of which extends through a different portion of the circumference of the tubular member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination defined in claim 9, wherein the at least one element is fabricated of resilient material and has an inner diameter which is smaller than the outer diameter of the tubular member when not disposed about the tubular member.
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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |