US4393974A
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Waterproof plastic container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-13
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Granted: 1983-07-19
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Expires: 2001-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A utility capsule that is characterized by its simple and watertight construction and a smooth outer surface to be harmlessly concealed in one's anus for transportation of small things such as could be used by secret agents, swimmers or any other person. This utility capsule comprises opposite closed end sections and intermediate tubular sections of different lengths but always with the same outside diameter to be readily and variably adjustable in length while always retaining the same smooth outside surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Levesque
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/08; B65D21/083; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A watertight utility capsule comprising a pair of tubular opposite end sections each including a closed end and an open screw threaded end, said closed end defining a rounded outer surface, at least one intermediate tubular extension section open at both ends, selectively engageable end to end one with another and with the tubular opposite end sections and cooperatively forming therewith a tubular fully closed container, one end of each intermediate section and the open end of one opposite end section being internally screw threaded, the other end of each intermediate section and open end of the other opposite end section being externally screw threaded complementarily relative to the internally screw threading of said one end and the open end of said one opposite end section, and said tubular sections assembling end to end by screwing the externally screw threaded ends into the internally screw threaded ends respectively, said tubular sections having a constant cross-section and, when assembled, defining a completely smooth external surface, with flush joints at each pair of assembled tubular sections, the constant transverse section of said tubular section being of predetermined size arranged to fit in one user's anus to concealably carry something dry in the user's anus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A watertight utility capsule comprising a pair of tubular opposite end sections each including a closed end and an open screw threaded end, said closed end defining a rounded outer surface, at least one intermediate tubular extension section open at both ends, selectively engageable end to end one with another and with the tubular opposite end sections and cooperatively forming therewith a tubular fully closed container, one end of each intermediate section and the open end of one opposite end section being internally screw threaded, the other end of each intermediate section and open end of the other opposite end section being externally screw threaded complementarily relative to the internally screw threading of said one end and the open end of said one opposite end section, and said tubular sections assembling end to end by screwing the externally screw threaded ends into the internally screw threaded ends respectively, said tubular sections having a constant cross-section and, when assembled, defining a completely smooth external surface, with flush joints at each pair of assembled tubular sections, the constant transverse section of said tubular section being of predetermined size arranged to fit in one user's anus to concealably carry something dry in the user's anus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A watertight utility capsule as defined in claim 1, comprising a plurality of intermediate tubular extension sections of different lengths selectively and separately usable intermediate the tubular opposite end sections and thereby forming a capsule selectively varying in length from a shortest length merely including only the two opposite end sections, an intermediate length also including at least one of the intermediate extension sections and a longest length including all the intermediate extension sections intermediate the opposite end sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A watertight utility capsule as defined in claim 2, wherein said sections are molded of high density polypropylene.
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) | 1986-07-18 | 1987-01-17 | 1987-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-18 | 1991-01-17 | 1991-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-18 | 1995-01-17 | 1995-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |