US3081005A
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Dispensing closure
Assignee: Morton Salt Co
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Filing: 1959-09-08
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donal J O'connor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0833; B65D47/0838; B65D47/0842; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A DISPENSING CLOSURE FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER HAVING A WALL PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A GENERALLY FLAT, WAFER-LIKE BODY MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL BORE AND AN OPEN OUTER END COMMUNICATING THEREWITH WHICH ABUTS THE CONTAINER WALL ABOUT ITS SAID OPENING, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING FORAMEN-CONTAINING WEB DISPOSED ACROSS SAID BORE AT A DISTANCE INWARDLY FROM SAID OPEN END, A LID WHICH RELEASABLY SEATS WITHIN SAID OPEN END, AND A PAIR OF SPACED HINGE STRAPS EACH HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID LID AND HAVING THEIR OTHER END CONNECTED TO THE OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER, SAID HINGE STRAPS EACH HAVING A RELATIVELY THICK SECTION COMPRISING THE MAJOR PORTION OF THEIR LENGTH AND A THINNER LATERAL SECTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THEIR CONNECTION TO THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER WHICH INDUCES BENDING OF THE HINGE STRAPS CLOSE TO THE SAID OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER SO AS TO REGISTER THE LID WITH SAID OPEN OUTER END DURING THE CLOSING OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A DISPENSING CLOSURE FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER HAVING A WALL PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A GENERALLY FLAT, WAFER-LIKE BODY MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL BORE AND AN OPEN OUTER END COMMUNICATING THEREWITH WHICH ABUTS THE CONTAINER WALL ABOUT ITS SAID OPENING, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING FORAMEN-CONTAINING WEB DISPOSED ACROSS SAID BORE AT A DISTANCE INWARDLY FROM SAID OPEN END, A LID WHICH RELEASABLY SEATS WITHIN SAID OPEN END, AND A PAIR OF SPACED HINGE STRAPS EACH HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID LID AND HAVING THEIR OTHER END CONNECTED TO THE OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER, SAID HINGE STRAPS EACH HAVING A RELATIVELY THICK SECTION COMPRISING THE MAJOR PORTION OF THEIR LENGTH AND A THINNER LATERAL SECTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THEIR CONNECTION TO THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER WHICH INDUCES BENDING OF THE HINGE STRAPS CLOSE TO THE SAID OPEN OUTER END OF THE BODY MEMBER SO AS TO REGISTER THE LID WITH SAID OPEN OUTER END DURING THE CLOSING OPERATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |