US4607756A
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Container
Assignee: Development Finance Corp of New Zealand
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Filing: 1984-12-03
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2004-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A container includes at least two integrally formed but separate, spaced end to end chambers provided one above the other, each chamber having a separate opening. The chambers are substantially co-axial and may be substantially the same size or different sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Murray G. Courtman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A container comprising: at least two integrally formed but separate chambers; at least one chamber being above another to produce upper and lower chambers; a separate opening for each chamber; said chambers being separated one from the other by a mouth portion defining an at least partial spacing between said chambers; said mouth portion defining an open face between adjacent ends of said chambers and a rear joining wall of said container and having upper and lower faces defining, respectively, lower and upper ends of said upper and lower chambers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A container comprising: at least two integrally formed but separate chambers; at least one chamber being above another to produce upper and lower chambers; a separate opening for each chamber; said chambers being separated one from the other by a mouth portion defining an at least partial spacing between said chambers; said mouth portion defining an open face between adjacent ends of said chambers and a rear joining wall of said container and having upper and lower faces defining, respectively, lower and upper ends of said upper and lower chambers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mouth portion is further defined by side webs extending between said adjacent ends of said chambers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said chambers are substantially the same size.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said chambers is of a greater size than another chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, and further comprising: a generally elongate body portion; said chambers being substantially co-axial; and closure means for use with each of said separate openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as claimed in claim 4, wherein: said chambers are substantially co-axial; and closure means are provided for use with each of said openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as claimed in claim 3, wherein: said chambers are substantially co-axial; and closure means are provided for use with each of said openings.
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) | 1989-08-25 | 1990-02-24 | 1990-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-25 | 1994-02-24 | 1994-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-25 | 1998-02-24 | 1998-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |