US3232499A
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Molded bottle caps with integral valve structure
Assignee: FORE CO Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-21
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Vincent J Esposito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/061; B65D47/063; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; B65D2255/00; B65D2255/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A BOTTLE CAP OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED MOLDED AS AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE OF ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL COMPRISING A SKIRT FOR FITTING OVER A NECK OF A BOTTLE, A TOP WALL TERMINATING AN UPPER END OF THE SKIRT FOR EXTENDING ACROSS A MOUTH OF THE BOTTLE NECK AND HAVING A PROTRUDING STEM FORMED WITH A BORE PROVIDING A DISPENSING SPOUT FOR FLUID CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLE, SAID STEM AND BORE EXTENDING BELOW THE TOP WALL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAP, SAID TOP WALL BEING MOLDED INTO A NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY CURVED CONFIGURATION AND BEING RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE INTO A SECOND PREDETERMINED CONFIGURATION, A PAIR OF SPACED TOGGLE BOSSES POSITIONED ON THE TOP WALL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID INTERIOR STEM EXTENSION, SAID TOGGLE BOSSES HAVING OPPOSING PORTIONS POSITIONED TO BE BROUGHT TOGETHER AND CLAMPINGLY CONSTRICT SAID INTERIOR STEM EXTENSION CLOSING SAID BORE WHEN THE TOP WALL IS DEFORMED INTO SAID SECOND PREDETERMINED CONFIGURATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A BOTTLE CAP OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED MOLDED AS AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE OF ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL COMPRISING A SKIRT FOR FITTING OVER A NECK OF A BOTTLE, A TOP WALL TERMINATING AN UPPER END OF THE SKIRT FOR EXTENDING ACROSS A MOUTH OF THE BOTTLE NECK AND HAVING A PROTRUDING STEM FORMED WITH A BORE PROVIDING A DISPENSING SPOUT FOR FLUID CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLE, SAID STEM AND BORE EXTENDING BELOW THE TOP WALL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAP, SAID TOP WALL BEING MOLDED INTO A NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY CURVED CONFIGURATION AND BEING RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE INTO A SECOND PREDETERMINED CONFIGURATION, A PAIR OF SPACED TOGGLE BOSSES POSITIONED ON THE TOP WALL ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID INTERIOR STEM EXTENSION, SAID TOGGLE BOSSES HAVING OPPOSING PORTIONS POSITIONED TO BE BROUGHT TOGETHER AND CLAMPINGLY CONSTRICT SAID INTERIOR STEM EXTENSION CLOSING SAID BORE WHEN THE TOP WALL IS DEFORMED INTO SAID SECOND PREDETERMINED CONFIGURATION.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |