US4078686A
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Two-way jar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-05
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1997-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A two-way jar with removable inserts comprising a cylindrical container divided into a first compartment and a second compartment, the inserts removably placeable in each compartment and separate access means into each compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Myrna M. Karesh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/14; B65D25/16; B65D25/02; B65D25/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A two-way jar with removable inserts comprising a cylindrical container divided into a first compartment and a second compartment, said inserts being adapted to be removably placeable in each said compartment and separate access means into each said compartment, wherein said first compartment is superimposed over said second compartment, said compartments being divided by a common wall, said first and second compartments being cylindrically shaped, open at one end and closed at the other by said common wall, said inserts being associatingly cylindrically shaped and having a closed end and an open end for removable concentric insertion into each said compartment and restable against said common wall by their closed end, said separate access means comprising the open ends of each said compartment forming an opening into each said compartment, each opening being adapted to be openably closeable to provide access into said inserts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A two-way jar with removable inserts comprising a cylindrical container divided into a first compartment and a second compartment, said inserts being adapted to be removably placeable in each said compartment and separate access means into each said compartment, wherein said first compartment is superimposed over said second compartment, said compartments being divided by a common wall, said first and second compartments being cylindrically shaped, open at one end and closed at the other by said common wall, said inserts being associatingly cylindrically shaped and having a closed end and an open end for removable concentric insertion into each said compartment and restable against said common wall by their closed end, said separate access means comprising the open ends of each said compartment forming an opening into each said compartment, each opening being adapted to be openably closeable to provide access into said inserts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A two-way jar according to claim 1 wherein each said opening is adapted to be threadingly openably closeable by means of a screw cap, the open ends of each said compartment being associatingly threaded with said screw cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A two-way jar according to claim 1 wherein said compartments have a different volume.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A two-way jar according to claim 1 wherein said compartments are of substantially the same volume.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A two-way jar according to claim 1 wherein said container and said inserts are formed of a clear material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A two-way jar according to claim 1 wherein said container and said inserts are formed of a clear material.
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) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |