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US3248025A
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Combination cap and dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-29
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1985-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Santore Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/24; B65D47/241; B65D47/242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE AND DISPENSER FOR BOTTLES AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS HAVING A NECK AND A TOP LIP, COMPRISING A TOP WALL HAVING AN INTERNAL SURFACE INCLUDING AN ANNULAR PORTION; AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP WALL AND SURROUNDING SAID ANNULAR PORTION, SAID SKIRT BEING ADAPTED TO BE APPLIED AROUND THE NECK OF A CONTAINER AND BEING MOVABLE AXIALLY WITH RESPECT THERETO BETWEEN A SEALING POSITION IN WHICH SAID ANNULAR PORTION IS IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LIP AND A DISPENSING POSITION IN WHICH SAID ANNULAR PORTION IS SPACED FROM THE LIP, SAID CLOSURE FURTHER DEFINING A FIRST LIQUID DISPENSING CHANNEL AND A SECOND AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL, SAID CHANNELS BEING LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID ANNULAR PORTION SUBTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, SAID AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL BEING PROVIDED IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID SKIRT AND HAVING AN INTAKE END AXIALLY SPACED FROM SAID TOP WALL AND BOTH OF SAID CHANNELS COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE NECK WHEN THE SKIRT IS MOVED TO SAID DISPENSING POSITION WHEREBY SAID AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL WILL ADMIT AIR WHEN THE CONTAINER IS TILTED SUFFICIENTLY TO DISCHARGE ITS CONTENTS THROUGH SAID LIQUID-DISPENSING CHANNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A CONTAINER CLOSURE AND DISPENSER FOR BOTTLES AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS HAVING A NECK AND A TOP LIP, COMPRISING A TOP WALL HAVING AN INTERNAL SURFACE INCLUDING AN ANNULAR PORTION; AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT DEPENDING FROM SAID TOP WALL AND SURROUNDING SAID ANNULAR PORTION, SAID SKIRT BEING ADAPTED TO BE APPLIED AROUND THE NECK OF A CONTAINER AND BEING MOVABLE AXIALLY WITH RESPECT THERETO BETWEEN A SEALING POSITION IN WHICH SAID ANNULAR PORTION IS IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LIP AND A DISPENSING POSITION IN WHICH SAID ANNULAR PORTION IS SPACED FROM THE LIP, SAID CLOSURE FURTHER DEFINING A FIRST LIQUID DISPENSING CHANNEL AND A SECOND AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL, SAID CHANNELS BEING LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SAID ANNULAR PORTION SUBTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE EACH OTHER, SAID AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL BEING PROVIDED IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID SKIRT AND HAVING AN INTAKE END AXIALLY SPACED FROM SAID TOP WALL AND BOTH OF SAID CHANNELS COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE NECK WHEN THE SKIRT IS MOVED TO SAID DISPENSING POSITION WHEREBY SAID AIR-ADMITTING CHANNEL WILL ADMIT AIR WHEN THE CONTAINER IS TILTED SUFFICIENTLY TO DISCHARGE ITS CONTENTS THROUGH SAID LIQUID-DISPENSING CHANNEL.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |