US5002189A
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Disposable one-time use package of mouthwash
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-17
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2010-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A one-time use package of mouthwash comprising a disposable container in the form of an open top cup containing a single portion quantity of mouthwash for use full strength as an oral rinse followed by disposal of cup and contents. The top opening of the cup is hermetically sealed by disc which preferably includes a pull-tab for facilitating its removal. The mouthwash contents contain an appreciable concentration of alcohol in aqueous solution and the cup and disc seal are formed of materials compatible with the contents. After emptying its content of mouthwash, the cup may be filled with water for a follow-up rinse with water if desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Khalid I. Sahi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A one-time package of mouthwash comprising, a disposable cup, a single portion quantity of mouthwash sealed in said cup for full strength use in an amount suitable for a one-time oral rinsing followed by disposal of container and contents, and a tamper-resistant non-reusable closure disc hermetically sealed to the rim of the cup, said mouthwash containing an appreciable concentration of an alcohol in an aqueous solution, and said cup and said seal being formed of food-grade materials resistant to and compatible with said mouthwash contents.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A one-time package of mouthwash comprising, a disposable cup, a single portion quantity of mouthwash sealed in said cup for full strength use in an amount suitable for a one-time oral rinsing followed by disposal of container and contents, and a tamper-resistant non-reusable closure disc hermetically sealed to the rim of the cup, said mouthwash containing an appreciable concentration of an alcohol in an aqueous solution, and said cup and said seal being formed of food-grade materials resistant to and compatible with said mouthwash contents.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claim 1 wherein the quantity of said mouthwash is in the range of from about 5 to 25 milliliters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claim 1 wherein said cup container is formed of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claim 1 wherein said closure disc is a laminate adhesively secured to the mouth of said cup container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claim 1 wherein said closure disc is a laminate heat sealed to the mouth of said container cup.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claims 4 and 5 wherein said laminate disc closure has a pull tab for use by the consumer to initiate opening of said package.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of mouthwash called for in claim 1 wherein said cup has a smooth rolled rim.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-03-25 | 1994-09-24 | 1995-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-25 | 1998-09-24 | 1999-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-25 | 2002-09-24 | 2003-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |