Collapsible tube container
OwnerTed Puskarcikinventor
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Abstract
A collapsible tube container having a stiff non-collapsible wall portion with a progressively engagable tube follower for dispensing the material within the tube. The stiffened wall portion of the tube is engaged by the follower for progressive and controlled advancement along the length of the tube.
Claims1
A collapsible tube container comprising an elongated tubular configuration having a flat stiff base member with upper and lower surfaces and longitudinally straight edges, a continuous flexible wall member in engagement with said longitudinal straight edges of said base member, said flexible wall member being capable of being flattened anywhere along its length, an outlet integral with said flexible wall member, a transverse ratchet configuration extending longitudinally on said lower surface of said stiff base member, a tube follower defining an elongated rectangular aperture, a resilient ratchet member moveably secured within the tube follower extending into said elongated rectangular aperture therein and selectively engaging said ratchet on the lower surface of said stiff base member when moved relative thereto.
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