US3142403A
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Reusable sealing caps
Assignee: Tosca Seal Control Co Ltd
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Filing: 1962-02-07
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/46; B65D41/48; B65D41/485; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/25; B65D2401/35; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BOTTLE AND A SEALING CAP, (A) SAID BOTTLE HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL NECK, (B) THE UPPER END OF SAID NECK HAVING AN ANNULAR BEAD WHOSE UNDERSIDE PROVIDES A FIRST SHOULDER, (C) SAID NECK HAVING A LOWER ANNULAR BEAD SPACED BELOW SAID FIRST BEAD AND WHOSE UNDERSIDE PROVIDES A SECOND SHOULDER, (D) SAID SECOND BEAD HAVING A GENTLER CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR THAN SAID FIRST BEAD, (E) SAID SEALING CAP COMPRISING A CAP SECTION AND A SKIRT EXTENSION, (F) SAID CAP SECTION INCLUDING A COVER AND A DEPENDING OUTER SKIRT, (G) AN INNER SLEEVE HANGING FROM SAID COVER AND FORMING WITH SAID SKIRT AN ANNULAR POCKET, (H) SAID SKIRT HAVING AN ANNULAR RIB PROJECTING INTO SAID POCKET AND ENGAGEABLE UNDER SAID FIRST SHOULDER, (I) SAID SKIRT EXTENSION DEPENDING FROM SAID CAP SKIRT AND COMPRISING A TEAR STRIP AND A GRIPPING RING, (J) SAID TEAR STRIP BEING CURVED IN TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION AND CLOSELY FITTING SAID LOWER BEAD, (K) THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID TEAR STRIP BEING ATTACHED TO SAID SKIRT BY A WEAKENING LINE, (L) THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID TEAR STRIP BEING ATTACHED TO SAID GRIPPING RING BY A WEAKENING LINE, (M) SAID TEAR STRIP HAVING A WEAKENING PORTION AT ONE END AND A PULL TAB AT THE OTHER END, (N) SAID GRIPPING RING HAVING A TRANSVERSE WEAKENING PORTION OFFSET FROM SAID TEAR STRIP WEAKENING PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BOTTLE AND A SEALING CAP, (A) SAID BOTTLE HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL NECK, (B) THE UPPER END OF SAID NECK HAVING AN ANNULAR BEAD WHOSE UNDERSIDE PROVIDES A FIRST SHOULDER, (C) SAID NECK HAVING A LOWER ANNULAR BEAD SPACED BELOW SAID FIRST BEAD AND WHOSE UNDERSIDE PROVIDES A SECOND SHOULDER, (D) SAID SECOND BEAD HAVING A GENTLER CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR THAN SAID FIRST BEAD, (E) SAID SEALING CAP COMPRISING A CAP SECTION AND A SKIRT EXTENSION, (F) SAID CAP SECTION INCLUDING A COVER AND A DEPENDING OUTER SKIRT, (G) AN INNER SLEEVE HANGING FROM SAID COVER AND FORMING WITH SAID SKIRT AN ANNULAR POCKET, (H) SAID SKIRT HAVING AN ANNULAR RIB PROJECTING INTO SAID POCKET AND ENGAGEABLE UNDER SAID FIRST SHOULDER, (I) SAID SKIRT EXTENSION DEPENDING FROM SAID CAP SKIRT AND COMPRISING A TEAR STRIP AND A GRIPPING RING, (J) SAID TEAR STRIP BEING CURVED IN TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION AND CLOSELY FITTING SAID LOWER BEAD, (K) THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID TEAR STRIP BEING ATTACHED TO SAID SKIRT BY A WEAKENING LINE, (L) THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID TEAR STRIP BEING ATTACHED TO SAID GRIPPING RING BY A WEAKENING LINE, (M) SAID TEAR STRIP HAVING A WEAKENING PORTION AT ONE END AND A PULL TAB AT THE OTHER END, (N) SAID GRIPPING RING HAVING A TRANSVERSE WEAKENING PORTION OFFSET FROM SAID TEAR STRIP WEAKENING PORTION.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |