Stick-shaped article propelling container
US7997821B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB43L19/0087
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Variations in the size of a stick-like object are accommodated, and abutments are urged to contact with the stick-like object with an appropriate pressure.A stick-like object feeding container is provided with: an outer sleeve 11 having a front spring shoe 11a formed on the internal circumference of the front portion of the outer sleeve; an inner sleeve 12 slidably inserted into the outer sleeve and having a rear spring shoe 12a provided on the outer circumference of the inner sleeve; a spring 13 abutting at its front and rear ends against the front spring shoe and the rear spring shoe, respectively, to bias the inner sleeve backward; a chuck 17 adapted to be capable of gripping, by its front end portion, the stick-like object inserted into the inner sleeve; and a chuck ring 18. A ring member 21 is interposed between the front end of the spring 13 and the front spring shoe 11a; elastic pieces 22 extending along the stick-like object are linked at the rear end to the ring member; abutments 23 are formed on the front end of the elastic pieces; and the elastic pieces 22 are configured to elastically urge the abutments to contact with the stick-like object. The inner sleeve or chuck ha…
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