US3113693A
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Multi-position snap cap for containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-22
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1981-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morton B Stull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/16; B65D41/18; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/14; B65D47/147; B65D47/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A TWO-POSITIVE CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING AN ORIFICE MEMBER HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE CONTENTS OF A CONTAINER MAY PASS; A STOPPER MEMBER HAVING A HOLDER PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ORIFICE MEMBER TO MOVABLY MOUNT THE STOPPER THEREON AND HOLD THE SAME IN EITHER OF TWO DIFFERENT VERTICAL POSITIONS ON THE ORIFICE MEMBER; MEANS ON SAID STOPPER MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ORIFICE MEMBER TO EFFECT A CLOSING OF THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF THE LATTER WHEN THE STOPPER MEMBER IS IN EITHER OF THE SAID TWO DIFFERENT VERTICAL POSITIONS; AND COOPERABLE YIELDABLE SNAP-DETENT MEANS ON SAID ORIFICE AND STOPPER MEMBERS, FOR YIELDABLY HOLDING THE STOPPER MEMBER IN EITHER OF THE SAID TWO DIFFERENT PREDETERMINED ORIFICE-CLOSING POSITIONS ON THE ORIFICE MEMBER, SAID MEANS EFFECTING A STRONGER SNAP-DETENT ACTION FOR ONE POSITION THAN FOR THE OTHER, BOTH OF THE SAID SNAP-DETENT MEANS BEING CONSTITUTED TO ENABLE THE STOPPER MEMBER TO BE COMPLETELY, READILY REMOVED FROM THE ORIFICE MEMBER BY A SIMPLE PULL ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETELY UNCOVERING THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF THE ORIFICE MEMBER TO PASS THE CONTAINER CONTENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A TWO-POSITIVE CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING AN ORIFICE MEMBER HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE CONTENTS OF A CONTAINER MAY PASS; A STOPPER MEMBER HAVING A HOLDER PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ORIFICE MEMBER TO MOVABLY MOUNT THE STOPPER THEREON AND HOLD THE SAME IN EITHER OF TWO DIFFERENT VERTICAL POSITIONS ON THE ORIFICE MEMBER; MEANS ON SAID STOPPER MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ORIFICE MEMBER TO EFFECT A CLOSING OF THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF THE LATTER WHEN THE STOPPER MEMBER IS IN EITHER OF THE SAID TWO DIFFERENT VERTICAL POSITIONS; AND COOPERABLE YIELDABLE SNAP-DETENT MEANS ON SAID ORIFICE AND STOPPER MEMBERS, FOR YIELDABLY HOLDING THE STOPPER MEMBER IN EITHER OF THE SAID TWO DIFFERENT PREDETERMINED ORIFICE-CLOSING POSITIONS ON THE ORIFICE MEMBER, SAID MEANS EFFECTING A STRONGER SNAP-DETENT ACTION FOR ONE POSITION THAN FOR THE OTHER, BOTH OF THE SAID SNAP-DETENT MEANS BEING CONSTITUTED TO ENABLE THE STOPPER MEMBER TO BE COMPLETELY, READILY REMOVED FROM THE ORIFICE MEMBER BY A SIMPLE PULL ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETELY UNCOVERING THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF THE ORIFICE MEMBER TO PASS THE CONTAINER CONTENTS.
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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |