US3174640A
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Closure cap and sealed package
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander W Hart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0435; B65D41/0442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A CLOSURE CAP COMPRISING A COVER PORTION AND A DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, SAID SKIRT PORTION HAVING AN UPPER SECTION AND A LOWER SECTION, SAID UPPER SECTION BEING INSET FROM SAID LOWER SECTION, A SHOULDER IN SAID COVER PORTION, A GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL IN THE COVER PORTION FORMED BY SAID SHOULDER AND SAID UPPER SECTION, AND TOP WALL OF THE GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL BEING FLAT AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO AND ABOVE THE COVER PORTION OF THE CLOSURE CAP, A SEALING GASKET IN SAID GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL, THE INNER EDGE OF SAID GASKET BEING SPACED FROM SAID SHOULDER, AN INWARDLY DIRECTED ZONE AT THE JUNCTURE BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS OF THE SKIRT PORTION TO SQUEEZE THE LOWER SIDE OF THE GASKET INWARDLY DURING SEALING, AND MEANS ON SAID CLOSURE CAP FOR HOLDING THE CLOSURE CAP ON A CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A CLOSURE CAP COMPRISING A COVER PORTION AND A DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, SAID SKIRT PORTION HAVING AN UPPER SECTION AND A LOWER SECTION, SAID UPPER SECTION BEING INSET FROM SAID LOWER SECTION, A SHOULDER IN SAID COVER PORTION, A GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL IN THE COVER PORTION FORMED BY SAID SHOULDER AND SAID UPPER SECTION, AND TOP WALL OF THE GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL BEING FLAT AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO AND ABOVE THE COVER PORTION OF THE CLOSURE CAP, A SEALING GASKET IN SAID GASKET-RECEIVING CHANNEL, THE INNER EDGE OF SAID GASKET BEING SPACED FROM SAID SHOULDER, AN INWARDLY DIRECTED ZONE AT THE JUNCTURE BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS OF THE SKIRT PORTION TO SQUEEZE THE LOWER SIDE OF THE GASKET INWARDLY DURING SEALING, AND MEANS ON SAID CLOSURE CAP FOR HOLDING THE CLOSURE CAP ON A CONTAINER.
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |