US3261490A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-23
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcdonald Richard Thomas
- 👤 Clarence J Gonsalves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/045; B65D50/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A SAFETY CLOSURE, FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A CONTAINER, COMPRISING: (A) A THREADED CAP FOR ENGAGING THREADS ON A CONTAINER NECK, (B) A FIRST PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH, INTEGRAL WITH SAID CAP, (C) A BARREL MEMBER, NON-ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER, MOUNTABLE ON THE NECK OF A CONTAINER AND MOVABLE TOWARDC AND AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER WHEN MOUNTED ON SAID NECK, (D) A SECOND PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH, INTEGRAL WITH SAID BARREL MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH WHEN SAID CAP IS MOUNTED ON SAID NECK AND WHEN SAID BARREL IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER, (E) YIELDABLE MEANS FOR URGING SAID BARREL LMEMBER AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAP TO THEREBY ENGAGE SAID FIRST AND SAECOND PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH AND PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID CAP RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A SAFETY CLOSURE, FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A CONTAINER, COMPRISING: (A) A THREADED CAP FOR ENGAGING THREADS ON A CONTAINER NECK, (B) A FIRST PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH, INTEGRAL WITH SAID CAP, (C) A BARREL MEMBER, NON-ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER, MOUNTABLE ON THE NECK OF A CONTAINER AND MOVABLE TOWARDC AND AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER WHEN MOUNTED ON SAID NECK, (D) A SECOND PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH, INTEGRAL WITH SAID BARREL MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH WHEN SAID CAP IS MOUNTED ON SAID NECK AND WHEN SAID BARREL IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER, (E) YIELDABLE MEANS FOR URGING SAID BARREL LMEMBER AWAY FROM SAID CONTAINER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAP TO THEREBY ENGAGE SAID FIRST AND SAECOND PLURALITY OF LOCKING TEETH AND PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID CAP RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |