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US3203577A
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Assignee: PHARMA PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-24
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A UNITARY MOLDED RESILIENT PLASTIC CAP COMPRISING AN AXIAL WALL CLOSED AT ONE END BY A RADIAL WALL AND OPEN AT ITS OPPOSITE END FOR APPLICATION TO A CONTAINER; AND AT LEAST THREE PERIMETRICALLY SPACED RIBS EACH HAVING AN END FIXED TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID WALLS, EACH RIB HAVING A FREE PORTION INCLUDING AN EDGE PROXIMATE TO SAID AXIAL WALL SPACED OVER A MAJOR PORTION OF ITS LENGTH FROM SAID AXIAL WALL, AND AN AXIAL EDGE PROVIDED BY SAID FREE PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID WALLS RESILIENTLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A PORTION OF A CONTAINER, WHEREBY SAID RIBS ARE YIELDABLE TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A UNITARY MOLDED RESILIENT PLASTIC CAP COMPRISING AN AXIAL WALL CLOSED AT ONE END BY A RADIAL WALL AND OPEN AT ITS OPPOSITE END FOR APPLICATION TO A CONTAINER; AND AT LEAST THREE PERIMETRICALLY SPACED RIBS EACH HAVING AN END FIXED TO AT LEAST ONE OF SAID WALLS, EACH RIB HAVING A FREE PORTION INCLUDING AN EDGE PROXIMATE TO SAID AXIAL WALL SPACED OVER A MAJOR PORTION OF ITS LENGTH FROM SAID AXIAL WALL, AND AN AXIAL EDGE PROVIDED BY SAID FREE PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID WALLS RESILIENTLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A PORTION OF A CONTAINER, WHEREBY SAID RIBS ARE YIELDABLE TO
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |