US3799400A
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Pitcher for dispensing liquids contained in bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser comprising an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an upper open end. Actuable cutting means secured in the edge of the upper open end. At least a portion of the body is formed of flexible material whereby to permit actuation of the cutting means by flexing portions of the body on each side of the cutting means. A dispenser sleeve is also provided for securement to the open end edge of an ordinary pitcher and consists of a body of flexible material having a raised upper edge and a lower edge. Means are provided to releasably secure the body adjacent its lower edge to the pitcher open end edge. Actuable cutting means are secured in the upper edge of the body and actuated by flexing portions of the body on each side of the cutting means.
Inventors
- 👤 C Fleury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:19
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/30; A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0258; B67B7/24; B67B7/26; B67B7/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8798; Y10T83/8802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A dispenser comprising an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an upper open end, an opening formed in said hollow body and depending from said upper open end, a cutting element comprising two arms each having a cutting edge, each arm being connected to a respective side edge of said opening formed in said body, and at least a portion of said body formed of flexible material whereby to permit displacement of said cutting edges of said arms to and away from each other by flexing portions of said body on each side of said two arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A dispenser comprising an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an upper open end, an opening formed in said hollow body and depending from said upper open end, a cutting element comprising two arms each having a cutting edge, each arm being connected to a respective side edge of said opening formed in said body, and at least a portion of said body formed of flexible material whereby to permit displacement of said cutting edges of said arms to and away from each other by flexing portions of said body on each side of said two arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said two arms are pivotally connected to one another adjacent an end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 wherein said arms are substantially elongated arms having a flat surface and a bevelled edge sloping rearwardly inwards from said flat surface, said flat surface facing each other and said bevelled edges being adjacent one another in the area of said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 wherein said opening is substantially V-shaped and having a rounded opening at the bottom thereof to permit a bottom end portion of said arms to protrude outwardly of said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 wherein there is further provided a handle for said dispenser, said body being formed of plastic material, said portions of said body on each side of said cutting means being reinforced by said plastic and having markings to permit proper actuation of said cutting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
A dispenser sleeve for securement to the open end edge of a pitcher, comprising a body of flexible material having a raised upper edge and a lower edge, means to releasably secure said body adjacent its lower edge to said pitcher open end edge, an opening formed in said body and depending from said upper edge, a cutting element comprising two arms each having a cutting edge, each arm being connected to a respective side edge of said opening formed in said body, said cutting edges of said arm being displaceable to and away from each other by flexing portions of said body on each side of said two arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
A dispenser sleeve for securement to the open end edge of a pitcher, comprising a body of flexible material having a raised upper edge and a lower edge, means to releasably secure said body adjacent its lower edge to said pitcher open end edge, an opening formed in said body and depending from said upper edge, a cutting element comprising two arms each having a cutting edge, each arm being connected to a respective side edge of said opening formed in said body, said cutting edges of said arm being displaceable to and away from each other by flexing portions of said body on each side of said two arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dispenser sleeve as claimed in claim 6 wherein said two arms are pivotally connected to one another adjacent an end thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A dispenser sleeve as claimed in claim 7 wherein said arms are substantially elongated arms having a flat surface and a bevelled edge sloping rearwardly inwards from said flat surface, said flat surfaces facing each other and said bevelled edges being adjacent one another in the area of said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 8 wherein said opening is substantially V-shaped and having a rounded opening at the bottom thereof to permit a bottom end portion of said arms to protrude outwardly of said side walls.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dispenser as claimed in claim 6 wherein said body is formed of plastic material, said material being reinforced on each side of said cutting means to permit proper actuation of said cutting means.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |