US3120899A
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Combined bottle cap and opener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-07
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Granted: 1964-02-11
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Expires: 1981-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rander John Bruce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE COMPRISING A CROWN CAP HAVING A DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, AN EXTENSION INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SKIRT PORTION AND BEING ANGULARLY DISPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID SKIRT PORTION WHEREBY THE MEETING ANGULAR EDGE OF SAID EXTENSION WITH THE PERIMETRIC EDGE OF SAID SKIRT PORTION FORMS AN ACUTE ANGLE, A RAISED PORTION DISPOSED ON SAID EXTENSION AND SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH THE APEX OF SAID ANGLE, AND A KEY AFFIXED TO THE FREE TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID EXTENSION, SAID EXTENSION, SAID RAISED PORTION AND SAID KEY COOPERATING IN RELATION TO SAID ANGLE AND IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WHEN SAID KEY IS TURNED SAID EXTENSION WILL BE ROLLED OVER SAID KEY AND OVER SAID RAISED PORTION AND THEN A PART OF SAID SKIRT PORTION WILL BE ROLLED OVER SAID KEY, WHEREBY THE CAP MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE COMPRISING A CROWN CAP HAVING A DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, AN EXTENSION INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID SKIRT PORTION AND BEING ANGULARLY DISPOSED WITH RELATION TO SAID SKIRT PORTION WHEREBY THE MEETING ANGULAR EDGE OF SAID EXTENSION WITH THE PERIMETRIC EDGE OF SAID SKIRT PORTION FORMS AN ACUTE ANGLE, A RAISED PORTION DISPOSED ON SAID EXTENSION AND SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH THE APEX OF SAID ANGLE, AND A KEY AFFIXED TO THE FREE TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID EXTENSION, SAID EXTENSION, SAID RAISED PORTION AND SAID KEY COOPERATING IN RELATION TO SAID ANGLE AND IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WHEN SAID KEY IS TURNED SAID EXTENSION WILL BE ROLLED OVER SAID KEY AND OVER SAID RAISED PORTION AND THEN A PART OF SAID SKIRT PORTION WILL BE ROLLED OVER SAID KEY, WHEREBY THE CAP MAY BE REMOVED 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) | 1967-02-10 | 1967-08-12 | 1968-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-10 | 1971-08-12 | 1972-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-10 | 1975-08-12 | 1976-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |