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Apparatus for closing a nozzle or spout with a captive cap
Assignee: POLYMOLD PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-29
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1980-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Porcelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B65B7/2807; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CLOSING A SPOUT WITH A CAPTIVE CAP PRIOR TO SECUREMENT OF THE SPOUT TO A CONTAINER WITH SAID CAP BEING PERMANENTLY JOINED TO SAID SPOUT BY A FLEXIBLE LINK, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MOVING A SPOUT AND A CAPTIVE CAP AS A UNIT WITH THE FLEXIBLE LINK EXTENDED TO SPACE THE CAP LATERALLY OF THE SPOUT, MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID APPARATUS AND EXTENDING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID UNIT AND ENGAGING SAID UNIT FOR BENDING SAID FLEXIBLE LINK AND MOVING SAID CAP TO COVER THE SPOUT OPENING, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRESSING SAID CAP ON SAID SPOUT TO FORM A SEAL-TIGHT FIT THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CLOSING A SPOUT WITH A CAPTIVE CAP PRIOR TO SECUREMENT OF THE SPOUT TO A CONTAINER WITH SAID CAP BEING PERMANENTLY JOINED TO SAID SPOUT BY A FLEXIBLE LINK, SAID APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND MOVING A SPOUT AND A CAPTIVE CAP AS A UNIT WITH THE FLEXIBLE LINK EXTENDED TO SPACE THE CAP LATERALLY OF THE SPOUT, MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID APPARATUS AND EXTENDING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID UNIT AND ENGAGING SAID UNIT FOR BENDING SAID FLEXIBLE LINK AND MOVING SAID CAP TO COVER THE SPOUT OPENING, AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRESSING SAID CAP ON SAID SPOUT TO FORM A SEAL-TIGHT FIT THEREBETWEEN.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |