US3102658A
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Tamper-proof caps or closures for containers
Assignee: SUPER WHIP VALVE CO
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Filing: 1961-06-27
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1981-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/35; F; F17; F17C; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/03; F17C2205/0302; F17C2205/0308
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CAP FOR A CONTAINER, SAID CAP HAVING A BODY PROVIDED WITH A CLOSED UPPER END AND WITH AN ANNULAR OPENING AT THE LOWER END THEREOF, AN INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF THE SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER TO SECURELY LOCK SAID CAP TO SAID CONTAINER AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, SAID BODY HAVING MEANS, DEFINED BY A WEAKENED AREA EXTENDING VERTICALLY UPWARD FROM THE INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP AND INCLUDING A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY AND ADJACENT THE UPPER END THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO BE TORN FROM SAID BODY TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED OPENING IN SAID BODY TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID CAP FROM SAID CONTAINER AND TO PREVENT THE SUBSEQUENT REUSE OF SAID CAP AS A CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CAP FOR A CONTAINER, SAID CAP HAVING A BODY PROVIDED WITH A CLOSED UPPER END AND WITH AN ANNULAR OPENING AT THE LOWER END THEREOF, AN INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF THE SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER TO SECURELY LOCK SAID CAP TO SAID CONTAINER AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL, SAID BODY HAVING MEANS, DEFINED BY A WEAKENED AREA EXTENDING VERTICALLY UPWARD FROM THE INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP AND INCLUDING A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER EXTERIORLY OF THE BODY AND ADJACENT THE UPPER END THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO BE TORN FROM SAID BODY TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED OPENING IN SAID BODY TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID CAP FROM SAID CONTAINER AND TO PREVENT THE SUBSEQUENT REUSE OF SAID CAP AS A CAP.
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) | 1966-09-02 | 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 |