US3822013A
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Packing for capsules for preparation of infusions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-29
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-09-29
Abstract
Abstract An infusion package includes a filter body having stacked therein multiple infusion capsules intended for use with the filter body, the bottom capsule occupying the normal capsule position in the filter body, the remaining capsules being nested thereabove where they are held in place by a top closure for the filter body. An imperforate cover over the bottom capsule closes the bottom opening of the filter body. Multiple filter bodies may be nested together according to this invention, and various lid details and hermetic sealing means are described.
Inventors
- 👤 Der Veken G Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/8043; B65D71/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
An infusion package comprising: a. a filter body having top and bottom openings; b. multiple, stacked infusion capsules supported by and within said filter body, each of said capsules being useable with said filter body during an infusion process; and c. closure means for said filter body openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
An infusion package comprising: a. a filter body having top and bottom openings; b. multiple, stacked infusion capsules supported by and within said filter body, each of said capsules being useable with said filter body during an infusion process; and c. closure means for said filter body openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The infusion package recited in claim 1 further wherein: a. the closure means for said top opening of said filter body comprises a lid, said lid having means for restraining the topmost capsule against movement in a direction toward said top opening; and b. the lowermost infusion capsule is supported in a position within said filter body corresponding to the position normally occupied by an infusion capsule during a normal infusion process.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The infusion package recited in claim 2, further wherein: a. said lowermost capsule extends across said lower opening in said filter body; b. said lower capsule includes a bottom imperforate cover; and c. said lowermost capsule and imperforate cover comprising said closure means for said filter body bottom opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
The infusion package recited in claim 2, further wherein: a. said filter body includes a radially projecting rim portion adjacent said top opening; b. said lid includes peripheral, resilient means for engaging said projecting rim portion for normally preventing movement of the lid from its closure position, and also includes a central area engaging the said topmost capsule; c. said filter body rim projection, lid resilient engaging means, and lid central area all comprising said recited means for restraining said topmost capsule against movement towarD said filter body top opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
An infusion package comprising: a. at least a pair of nested filter bodies, each filter body having top and bottom openings; b. first infusion capsules extending across each of said bottom openings of said filter bodies, and supported thereat by each of said filter bodies; c. a plurality of infusion capsules stacked on the uppermost of said first infusion capsules; d. a first closure for the top opening of the uppermost of said nested filter bodies; and e. a second closure for the bottom opening of the lowermost of said nested filter bodies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
An infusion package comprising: a. at least a pair of nested filter bodies, each filter body having top and bottom openings; b. first infusion capsules extending across each of said bottom openings of said filter bodies, and supported thereat by each of said filter bodies; c. a plurality of infusion capsules stacked on the uppermost of said first infusion capsules; d. a first closure for the top opening of the uppermost of said nested filter bodies; and e. a second closure for the bottom opening of the lowermost of said nested filter bodies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The infusion package recited in claim 5, further wherein the nested filter bodies each include peripheral rim projections which interengage when the filter bodies are nested to prevent inward collapse of the nested arrangement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The infusion package recited in claim 6, further including a bottom imperforate cover for the lowermost of said first capsules, the combination of said lowermost first infusion capsule and said imperforate cover comprising said closure for the bottom opening of the lowermost of said nested filter bodies.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
The infusion package recited in claim 7, further wherein: a. said top closure comprises multiple, nested lids for the top openings of said nested filter bodies, the lowermost lid only engaging the uppermost of said nested filter bodies; b. said uppermost of said nested filter bodies includes means for restraining motion of said plurality of infusion capsules towards the said top opening of said uppermost nested filter body; c. said first capsules and said plurality of stacked capsules all being in nested contact with each other within said package; and d. further including means for removably securing said nested filter bodies and lids together as a package assembly.
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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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |