Dispensing – With cutter and/or punch – To form dispensing opening in container
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Nicolas, Frederick (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
With cutter and/or punch
To form dispensing opening in container
C222S091000, C220S705000, C220S714000, C215S388000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932239
ABSTRACT:
A coupling device is provided for allowing one wearing a protective mask to drink fluids from a standard drinking fluid container. The device includes a punch at one end, a central body, and a capture port at the other end of the central body. The punch punctures a wall of a fluid container. Drinking fluid flows into the central body. The drinking tube is inserted into the port to allow one to drink fluid from the container. The device allows one wearing a protective suit in a contaminated environment to obtain drinking fluid from a standard, commercially-available container.
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McCarter & English LLP
Nicolas Frederick
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