US3199705A
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Three-piece easy opening crown cap closure
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-04
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1983-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Halford E Brockett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AN EASY OPENING CROWN CAP CLOSURE COMPRISING A SHELL INCLUDING AN END PANEL AND A SKIRT, A CUT LINE IN SAID END PANEL DEFINING A PULL TAB READILY BENDABLE OUT OF THE PLANE OF SAID END PANEL AND AN END PANEL WALL PORTION COMPLETELY SURROUNDING SAID PULL TAB, SAID CUT LINE HAVING SAPCED ENDS, A PAIR OF WEAKENING LINES EXTENDING ACROSS SAID END PANEL WALL PORTION OUTWASRDLY FROM THE END OF SAID CUT LINES AND PARTIALLY DOWN SAID SKIRT TO DEFINE A TEAR STRIP INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PULL TAB FOR REMOVAL THEREBY, A RIGID METAL REINFORCING DISC BRIDGING SAID PULL TAB AND BEING FIRMLY SEATED ON SAID END PANEL WALL PORTION TO PREVENT THE RUPTURE OF THE CROWD CAP CLOSURE BY INWARD DEFLECTION OF SAID PULL TAB, AND A SEALING LINER BONDED TO BOTH SAID SHELL AND SAID DISC TO SEAL AGAINST FLOW AROUND SAID DISC AND BETWEEN SAID DISC AND SAID LINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
AN EASY OPENING CROWN CAP CLOSURE COMPRISING A SHELL INCLUDING AN END PANEL AND A SKIRT, A CUT LINE IN SAID END PANEL DEFINING A PULL TAB READILY BENDABLE OUT OF THE PLANE OF SAID END PANEL AND AN END PANEL WALL PORTION COMPLETELY SURROUNDING SAID PULL TAB, SAID CUT LINE HAVING SAPCED ENDS, A PAIR OF WEAKENING LINES EXTENDING ACROSS SAID END PANEL WALL PORTION OUTWASRDLY FROM THE END OF SAID CUT LINES AND PARTIALLY DOWN SAID SKIRT TO DEFINE A TEAR STRIP INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PULL TAB FOR REMOVAL THEREBY, A RIGID METAL REINFORCING DISC BRIDGING SAID PULL TAB AND BEING FIRMLY SEATED ON SAID END PANEL WALL PORTION TO PREVENT THE RUPTURE OF THE CROWD CAP CLOSURE BY INWARD DEFLECTION OF SAID PULL TAB, AND A SEALING LINER BONDED TO BOTH SAID SHELL AND SAID DISC TO SEAL AGAINST FLOW AROUND SAID DISC AND BETWEEN SAID DISC AND SAID LINER.
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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |