US3174641A
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Vented closure assembly
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald M Kitterman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/16; B65D51/1633; B65D51/1661; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0435; B65D41/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A VENTED CLOSURE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAP HAVING A TOP AND A DEPENDING SKIRT, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE CAP TO THE NECK OF A CONTAINER; A BOSS DEPENDING FROM THE TOP OF THE CAP; AN INSERT DISC MEMBER RECEIVED WITHIN SAID CAP AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CAP AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER; A SLEEVE EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID INSERT MEMBER IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID BOSS WHEREBY TO DEFINE A PASSAGE THROUGH SAID INSERT MEMBER; A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOSS UNDER PRESSURE WHEREBY TO SELECTIVELY CLOSE SAID PASSAGE; AND A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS FORMED IN SAID INSERT MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF TO SAID PASSAGE WHEREBY TO PLACE THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE ATMOSPHERE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A VENTED CLOSURE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAP HAVING A TOP AND A DEPENDING SKIRT, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE CAP TO THE NECK OF A CONTAINER; A BOSS DEPENDING FROM THE TOP OF THE CAP; AN INSERT DISC MEMBER RECEIVED WITHIN SAID CAP AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CAP AND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER; A SLEEVE EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID INSERT MEMBER IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID BOSS WHEREBY TO DEFINE A PASSAGE THROUGH SAID INSERT MEMBER; A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE CARRIED BY SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOSS UNDER PRESSURE WHEREBY TO SELECTIVELY CLOSE SAID PASSAGE; AND A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS FORMED IN SAID INSERT MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF TO SAID PASSAGE WHEREBY TO PLACE THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE ATMOSPHERE.
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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 |