US3122261A
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Capseals for container closures
Assignee: American Flange and Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Richard L Parish
- 👤 Jr Bernard F Harkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D39/00; B65D39/08; B65D39/082; B65D39/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A CAPSEAL FOR CONTAINER CLOSURES COMPRISING A PLASTIC CAP HAVING A DISC-LIKE TOP WITH A STEPPED LATERALLY EXTENDING SKIRT THEREAROUND, SAID STEPPED SKIRT HAVING AN UPPER PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID DISC-LIKE TOP, AN INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION, SAID UPPER PORTION, NEAR THE LOWER END THEREOF, BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SCORED SO AS TO ENABLE TEARING AWAY OF SAID DISC-LIKE TOP AND SAID UPPER SKIRT PORTION, AND A METAL SEALING RING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL SKIRT PORTION AND AN ANNULAR HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID SKIRT PORTION, SAID SEALING RING BEING ENGAGED OVER THE CORRESPONDING INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL PORTION AND LOWER VERTICAL PORTION OF THE CAP SKIRT AND BEING ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED INWARDLY SO AS TO COMPRESS SAID LOWER VERTICAL PORTION OF SAID PLASTIC CAPSEAL INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONTAINER CLOSURE STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A CAPSEAL FOR CONTAINER CLOSURES COMPRISING A PLASTIC CAP HAVING A DISC-LIKE TOP WITH A STEPPED LATERALLY EXTENDING SKIRT THEREAROUND, SAID STEPPED SKIRT HAVING AN UPPER PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID DISC-LIKE TOP, AN INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAID UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PORTION EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION, SAID UPPER PORTION, NEAR THE LOWER END THEREOF, BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SCORED SO AS TO ENABLE TEARING AWAY OF SAID DISC-LIKE TOP AND SAID UPPER SKIRT PORTION, AND A METAL SEALING RING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL SKIRT PORTION AND AN ANNULAR HORIZONTAL PORTION EXTENDING RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID SKIRT PORTION, SAID SEALING RING BEING ENGAGED OVER THE CORRESPONDING INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL PORTION AND LOWER VERTICAL PORTION OF THE CAP SKIRT AND BEING ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED INWARDLY SO AS TO COMPRESS SAID LOWER VERTICAL PORTION OF SAID PLASTIC CAPSEAL INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONTAINER CLOSURE STRUCTURE.
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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) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |