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US3126117A
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Granted: 1964-03-24
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS AND PARTICULARLY TABLET TUBES, PILL BOTTLES AND THE LIKE, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A CAP PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE MOUTH OF A CONTAINER, AND A PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS HAVING ONE END THEREOF EXTENDING FROM SAID CAP PORTION TOWARD THE DIRECTION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER WHEN SAID CAP PORTION ENGAGES THE MOUTH THEREOF, SAID PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS DISPOSED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER AND STAGGERED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER SO THAT THEY ARE ELONGATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION AND MOVED PAST EACH OTHER TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER WHEN IN A LOADED CONDITION WHEREILN THE OTHER ENDS OF THE PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS RESILIENTLY ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS COMPRISING A FLAT STRIP HAVING AN INTEGRAL RIDGE EXTENDING ALONG ONE SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS AND PARTICULARLY TABLET TUBES, PILL BOTTLES AND THE LIKE, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A CAP PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE MOUTH OF A CONTAINER, AND A PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS HAVING ONE END THEREOF EXTENDING FROM SAID CAP PORTION TOWARD THE DIRECTION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER WHEN SAID CAP PORTION ENGAGES THE MOUTH THEREOF, SAID PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS DISPOSED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER AND STAGGERED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER SO THAT THEY ARE ELONGATED IN AN UNLOADED CONDITION AND MOVED PAST EACH OTHER TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER WHEN IN A LOADED CONDITION WHEREILN THE OTHER ENDS OF THE PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS RESILIENTLY ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF SPACING ELEMENTS COMPRISING A FLAT STRIP HAVING AN INTEGRAL RIDGE EXTENDING ALONG ONE SURFACE.
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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) | 1967-03-24 | 1967-09-23 | 1968-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-24 | 1971-09-23 | 1972-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-24 | 1975-09-23 | 1976-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |