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Vacuum bottle construction
Assignee: Aladdin Industries LLC
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Filing: 1977-09-01
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1997-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A vacuum bottle construction as disclosed in which the vacuum filter is formed from a pair of concentric thin wall metal cylinders. The cylinders are formed of a thin metallic material, such as mild steel, which in and of itself is so thin as to be unable to withstand the pressure differential of atmospheric pressure on one side and a substantial vacuum on the other side. To prevent collapse of the outer thin wall cylinder due to this pressure differential means are provided in the space between the cylinders bearing against the outer wall to provide a force opposing that of the pressure differential.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Perkins
- 👤 William J. Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J41/00; A47J41/02; A47J41/022; A47J41/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In a vacuum insulated container having sides, the bottom and open top constituted by an outer shell and an inner shell spaced from each other, joined at their tops to form the open top and with the space therebetween being substantially evacuated, and wherein said inner and outer shells are formed of a thin metallic material, said outer shell being so thin as to be collapsible inwardly under external ambient air pressure after said space has been evacuated, the improvement comprising: means in the evacuated space and in contact solely with the inner surface of said outer shell to strengthen at least the central vertical portion of said outer shell and to thereby prevent its collapse inwardly under external air pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a vacuum insulated container having sides, the bottom and open top constituted by an outer shell and an inner shell spaced from each other, joined at their tops to form the open top and with the space therebetween being substantially evacuated, and wherein said inner and outer shells are formed of a thin metallic material, said outer shell being so thin as to be collapsible inwardly under external ambient air pressure after said space has been evacuated, the improvement comprising: means in the evacuated space and in contact solely with the inner surface of said outer shell to strengthen at least the central vertical portion of said outer shell and to thereby prevent its collapse inwardly under external air pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 1, the further improvement wherein said means extend over the central vertical portion of said outer shell and some distance on either side of said vertical portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 2, wherein said means is constituted by a cylindrical element bonded to said inner surface of said outer shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 2, wherein said means is constituted by a coil spring engaging the inner surface of said outer shell and being in radial compression.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 1, wherein said means is constituted by a cylindrical element bonded to said inner surface of said outer shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 1, wherein said means is constituted by a coil spring engaging the inner surface of said outer shell and being in radial compression.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 1, the further improvement wherein said inner and outer shells are joined at their tops by a material having a thermal conductivity coefficient which is lower than that of the material out of which the shells are formed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 7, wherein said means is constituted by a cylindrical element bonded to said inner surface of said outer shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 7, wherein said means is constituted by a coil spring engaging the inner surface of said outer shell and being in radial compression.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 1, wherein at least the inner surface of said inner shell is coated with a material resisting rust or corrosion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 10, wherein said means is constituted by a cylindrical element bonded to said inner surface of said outer shell.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the vacuum insulated container of claim 10, wherein said means is constituted by a coil spring engaging the inner surface of said outer shell and being in radial compression.
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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) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |