US3171561A
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Stretchy seal cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-23
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1984-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maclean Angus Leroy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/16; B65D41/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A REUSABLE BOTTLE CAP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A RESILIENT PLASTIC SHELL, A PROJECTING TAB CARRIED BY SAID SHELL PROVIDING EASY REMOVAL MEANS OF SAID SHELL, A CIRCULAR RUBBER DIAPHRAGM CARRIED BY SAID SHELL, AND PROVIDING POSITIVE AIRTIGHT SEALING OF SAID BOTTLE WHEN SAID CAP IS URGED DOWNWARDLY UPON NECK OF SAID BOTTLE, THIS URGING ACTION CAUSING RIM OF SAID BOTTLE TO DISPLACE AIR CONTAINED BETWEEN SAID DIAPHRAGM AND SAID PLASTIC SO THAT SAID DIAPHRAGM IS URGED DOWNWARDLY INTO NECK OF SAID BOTTLE, INSURING AN AIRTIGHT SEAL AS SAID CAP ENGAGES IN SNAPPING ACTION OVER SAID NECK OF SAID BOTTLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A REUSABLE BOTTLE CAP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A RESILIENT PLASTIC SHELL, A PROJECTING TAB CARRIED BY SAID SHELL PROVIDING EASY REMOVAL MEANS OF SAID SHELL, A CIRCULAR RUBBER DIAPHRAGM CARRIED BY SAID SHELL, AND PROVIDING POSITIVE AIRTIGHT SEALING OF SAID BOTTLE WHEN SAID CAP IS URGED DOWNWARDLY UPON NECK OF SAID BOTTLE, THIS URGING ACTION CAUSING RIM OF SAID BOTTLE TO DISPLACE AIR CONTAINED BETWEEN SAID DIAPHRAGM AND SAID PLASTIC SO THAT SAID DIAPHRAGM IS URGED DOWNWARDLY INTO NECK OF SAID BOTTLE, INSURING AN AIRTIGHT SEAL AS SAID CAP ENGAGES IN SNAPPING ACTION OVER SAID NECK OF SAID BOTTLE.
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |