Dispensing – Processes of dispensing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Processes of dispensing
C222S633000, C222S211000, C222S212000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860404
ABSTRACT:
A device for dispensing a fluid product includes a reservoir configured to contain a fluid product and air, a spray orifice associated with the reservoir, and a dip tube. The reservoir may include at least one deformable zone having a predetermined threshold resistance to deformation. The deformable zone may be configured to deform in response to pressure exerted on the deformable zone so as to cause the product to be sprayed out from the orifice. When pressure exerted on the deformable zone is less than a threshold pressure Pssufficient to overcome the predetermined threshold resistance to deformation of the deformable zone, the internal volume of the reservoir is not substantially reduced.
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Notice of Allowance and Fee(s) Due mailed by the USPTO on Sep. 16, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135.
Request for Reconsideration filed Sep. 2, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135.
Office Action mailed by the USPTO on May 30, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135.
Amendment filed Mar. 24, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135.
Office Action mailed by the USPTO on Dec. 26, 2002, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135.
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Amendment filed Mar. 26, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,141.
Office Action mailed by the USPTO on Feb. 3, 2003, in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,141.
Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,141; Title: Device for Dispensing a Fluid Product and Method of Dispensing a Fluid Product Inventor(s): Florent Duqueroie U.S. Filing Date: Jun. 24, 2002.
Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 10/177,135; Title: Device for Dispensing a Fluid Product Inventor(s): Florent Duqueroie and Method of Dispensing a Fluid Product U.S. Filing Date: Jun. 24, 2002.
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Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Kaufman Joseph A.
L'Oreal S.A.
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