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Capsule puncturing device
Assignee: MICHIGAN HANGER Co
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Filing: 1982-09-14
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-09-14
Abstract
Abstract The present invention discloses card-type packages for holding and displaying flexible capsules and the like, and more particularly to a card having a puncturing means for opening the capsules.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A. Cafiero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A card-type package for holding and puncturing elastic capsules and the like comprising: (a) one or more layers of a flexible supporting sheet; (b) one or more elastic capsules attached thereto; and (c) puncturing means affixed to said sheet comprising (i) a cup-shaped guiding member having an inwardly-tapered interior lip, and which is shaped so as to admit at least a portion of said capsule into the interior space of said guiding member; and (ii) a pin axially aligned within the interior space of the guiding member so as to contact and pierce said admitted capsules, wherein said pin has a pointed end which is positioned at or below the plane formed by the lip of the cup-shaped guiding member, and whereby said interior lip directs said admitted portion of said capsule into contact with said pointed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A card-type package for holding and puncturing elastic capsules and the like comprising: (a) one or more layers of a flexible supporting sheet; (b) one or more elastic capsules attached thereto; and (c) puncturing means affixed to said sheet comprising (i) a cup-shaped guiding member having an inwardly-tapered interior lip, and which is shaped so as to admit at least a portion of said capsule into the interior space of said guiding member; and (ii) a pin axially aligned within the interior space of the guiding member so as to contact and pierce said admitted capsules, wherein said pin has a pointed end which is positioned at or below the plane formed by the lip of the cup-shaped guiding member, and whereby said interior lip directs said admitted portion of said capsule into contact with said pointed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The package according to claim 1 wherein the puncturing means further comprises a base affixed to said sheet; and said guiding member having a basal area less than that of the base to which it is attached.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package according to claim 2 wherein the guiding member is transversely attached to the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The package according to claim 2 wherein the puncturing means is attached to the supporting sheet so that the guiding member is perpendicular to the surface of the support sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The package according to claim 4 the base of the puncturing means is positioned between two supporting sheets, and wherein the guiding member extends perpendicularly beyond the uppermost supporting sheet through an opening in said uppermost sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The package according to claims 2, 3 or 4 wherein said pin comprises a blunt end which is shaped into an upset, said blunt end being secured in said guiding member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The package according to claim 5 wherein the base comprises a flat, geometric shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The package according to claim 7 wherein the base comprises a disc.
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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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |