US3768684A
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Dispenser bottle with hanging strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-29
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A bottle which is provided with an adjustable strap for hanging the bottle from a suitable support. A vertically extending groove is formed on one side of the bottle with at least one pair of ears projecting toward one another from opposite sides of the groove. The hanger strap has a generally flat elongated portion which is slidably received in the groove. The projecting ears engage the strap with sufficient friction so that it does not tend to slide freely. The free end of the strap has a hook-like configuration and the end of the bottle adjacent the groove may have a stepped configuration to receive this hook-like portion when the strap is fully retracted.
Inventors
- 👤 D Buchtel
- 👤 R Dye
- 👤 F Buchtel
- 👤 H Kehoe
- 👤 E Oldham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22; A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/1414; A61M5/1417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A bottle of the liquid dispensing type and a hanger strap assembly therefor, comprising: a bottle including side walls and a bottom wall having a broad, shallow groove extending along one side wall thereof from the edge of the side adjacent the bottom wall toward the other end of the bottle; at least one pair of lugs secured to the bottle on opposite sides of the groove and projecting toward one another to partially overlie the groove; and a hanger strap having an elongated body portion slidably received in the groove and passing under the lugs in manual frictional sliding relation, but the frictional engagement being sufficient so there is no sliding relationship between the bottle and strap with the full bottle suspended in an inverted position by the strap from the end thereof adjacent the bottom wall of the bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A bottle of the liquid dispensing type and a hanger strap assembly therefor, comprising: a bottle including side walls and a bottom wall having a broad, shallow groove extending along one side wall thereof from the edge of the side adjacent the bottom wall toward the other end of the bottle; at least one pair of lugs secured to the bottle on opposite sides of the groove and projecting toward one another to partially overlie the groove; and a hanger strap having an elongated body portion slidably received in the groove and passing under the lugs in manual frictional sliding relation, but the frictional engagement being sufficient so there is no sliding relationship between the bottle and strap with the full bottle suspended in an inverted position by the strap from the end thereof adjacent the bottom wall of the bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein the end of the strap projecting from the groove adjacent the bottom wall of the bottle has a hook-like configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The assembly according to claim 2 wherein the hook-like end of the strap extends from the side of the strap adjacent the bottle and the bottom wall of the bottle adjacent the groove is notched to receive the strap end when the strap is fully inserted in the groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein the body portion of the hanger strap has a central rib extending substantially the entire length thereof, the rib being positioned so that the lateral edges of the body portion are spaced from the groove wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein the bottle is a blow molded plastic bottle and the lugs are formed integrally with the bottle.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |