US3097756A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-01-18
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis B Dorsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/067; B65D50/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A SAFETY CLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER HAVING A THREADED NECK, SAID CLOSURE ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ONTO SAID NECK FOR SEALING THE CONTAINER AND UNSCREWED THEREFROM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING, AN INNER CAP HAVING SCREW MEAN FORR MATINGLY ENGAGING WITH THE THREADED NECK AND AN OUTER SHELL HAVING SAID CAP TELESCOPICALLY ASSEMBLED THEREIN, SAID OUTER SHELL AND INNER CAP HAVING A SELECTIVELY SEVERABLE CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN FOR RENDERING THE SHELL INDEPENDENTLY ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO THE CAP, AND SAID SHELL AND CAP HAVING COOPERABLE COUPLING MEANS ENABLING INSERTION OF A TOOL INTO THE CLOSURE TO COUPLE THE CAP AND SHELL TO GETHER FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTARY MOVEMENT IN THE EVENT SAID CONNECTION IS SEVERED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A SAFETY CLOSURE FOR A CONTAINER HAVING A THREADED NECK, SAID CLOSURE ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ONTO SAID NECK FOR SEALING THE CONTAINER AND UNSCREWED THEREFROM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING, AN INNER CAP HAVING SCREW MEAN FORR MATINGLY ENGAGING WITH THE THREADED NECK AND AN OUTER SHELL HAVING SAID CAP TELESCOPICALLY ASSEMBLED THEREIN, SAID OUTER SHELL AND INNER CAP HAVING A SELECTIVELY SEVERABLE CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN FOR RENDERING THE SHELL INDEPENDENTLY ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO THE CAP, AND SAID SHELL AND CAP HAVING COOPERABLE COUPLING MEANS ENABLING INSERTION OF A TOOL INTO THE CLOSURE TO COUPLE THE CAP AND SHELL TO GETHER FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTARY MOVEMENT IN THE EVENT SAID CONNECTION IS SEVERED.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |