US3088635A
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Tamper-proof cover for pressurized containers for dispensing liquids and powders
Assignee: Eastern Cap and Closure Co
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Filing: 1961-10-16
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1981-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Steinkamp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
FOR USE WITH A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER HAVING A REDUCED NECK PORTION TERMINATING IN A DISCHARGE VALVE UNIT, THE VALVE CUP OF WHICH HAS AN ANNULAR RIM TERMINATING IN A DOWNWARDLY-PRESENTED PERIPHERAL SIDE WALL HAVING A CIRCULAR RAW EDGE, A METALLIC PROTECTIVE COVER FOR REMOVABLE SECUREMENT TO SAID CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER, COMPRISING A CIRCULAR TOP, A CYLINDRICAL SKIRT ELEMENT INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY DOWNWARDLY FROM THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID TOP, SAID SKIRT TERMINATING IN A CIRCULAR OUTWARDLY ROLLED EDGE, THERE BEING A PLURALITY OF CONVEX SECTIONS APPROXIMATELY EQUALLY SPACED IN SAID ROLLED EDGE, POSITIONED AT THE HIGHEST PORTION OF EACH CONVEX SECTION THERE IS A PAIR OF INWARDLY PROTRUDING STUDS, THE SAID STUDS FUNCTIONING TO ENGAGE AND SNAP UNDER THE RAW EDGE OF SAID DOWNWARDLY-PRESENTED PERIPHERAL SIDE WALL OF THE VALVE CUP, AND THE TERMINAL END OF THE CYLINDRICAL SKIRT ELEMENT FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE DOWNWARDLY PRESENTED SIDE WALL OF THE VALVE CUP OF THE CONTAINER THEREBY FIRMLY HOLDING THE SAID PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE SAID CONTAINER, THERE BEING SUFFICIENT SPACE BETWEEN EACH CONVEX SECTION OF THE ROLLED EDGE AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER FOR THE INSERTION OF A DEVICE TO PRY THE COVER FROM THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
FOR USE WITH A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER HAVING A REDUCED NECK PORTION TERMINATING IN A DISCHARGE VALVE UNIT, THE VALVE CUP OF WHICH HAS AN ANNULAR RIM TERMINATING IN A DOWNWARDLY-PRESENTED PERIPHERAL SIDE WALL HAVING A CIRCULAR RAW EDGE, A METALLIC PROTECTIVE COVER FOR REMOVABLE SECUREMENT TO SAID CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER, COMPRISING A CIRCULAR TOP, A CYLINDRICAL SKIRT ELEMENT INTEGRAL THEREWITH AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY DOWNWARDLY FROM THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID TOP, SAID SKIRT TERMINATING IN A CIRCULAR OUTWARDLY ROLLED EDGE, THERE BEING A PLURALITY OF CONVEX SECTIONS APPROXIMATELY EQUALLY SPACED IN SAID ROLLED EDGE, POSITIONED AT THE HIGHEST PORTION OF EACH CONVEX SECTION THERE IS A PAIR OF INWARDLY PROTRUDING STUDS, THE SAID STUDS FUNCTIONING TO ENGAGE AND SNAP UNDER THE RAW EDGE OF SAID DOWNWARDLY-PRESENTED PERIPHERAL SIDE WALL OF THE VALVE CUP, AND THE TERMINAL END OF THE CYLINDRICAL SKIRT ELEMENT FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE DOWNWARDLY PRESENTED SIDE WALL OF THE VALVE CUP OF THE CONTAINER THEREBY FIRMLY HOLDING THE SAID PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE SAID CONTAINER, THERE BEING SUFFICIENT SPACE BETWEEN EACH CONVEX SECTION OF THE ROLLED EDGE AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER FOR THE INSERTION OF A DEVICE TO PRY THE COVER FROM THE CONTAINER.
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) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |