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US3269609A
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Compositie container cap and outer collar
Assignee: Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1964-12-31
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren S Ahrens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A COMPOSITE CAP STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTION TO A THREADED OPEN PORTION OF A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO HOLD A PRODUCT COMPRISING: (A) A DEFORMABLE CUP-SHAPED PRIMARY CAP HAVING A TOP AND THREADED CYLINDRICAL SKIRT PORTION ADAPTED TO BE THREADED ONTO THE THREADED PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER; (C) A CUP-SHAPED RIGID COLLAR MEMBER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SKIRT PORTION SLIDABLY AND TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED OVER SAID PRIMARY CAP, AND (C) A PLURALITY OF LOCKING ELEMENTS ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE SKIRT PORTION OF SAID COLLAR MEMBER WITH EACH ELEMENT TERMINATING IN A RADIALLY INWARDLY EXTENDING LOCKING EDGE FACING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE SKIRT PORTION OF SAID COLLAR MEMBER WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EDGES FACING IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT OF THE REMAINING EDGES FOR LOCKING SAID SKIRT PORTIONS TOGETHER AGAINST RELATIVE ROTATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A COMPOSITE CAP STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTION TO A THREADED OPEN PORTION OF A CONTAINER ADAPTED TO HOLD A PRODUCT COMPRISING: (A) A DEFORMABLE CUP-SHAPED PRIMARY CAP HAVING A TOP AND THREADED CYLINDRICAL SKIRT PORTION ADAPTED TO BE THREADED ONTO THE THREADED PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER; (C) A CUP-SHAPED RIGID COLLAR MEMBER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SKIRT PORTION SLIDABLY AND TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVED OVER SAID PRIMARY CAP, AND (C) A PLURALITY OF LOCKING ELEMENTS ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE SKIRT PORTION OF SAID COLLAR MEMBER WITH EACH ELEMENT TERMINATING IN A RADIALLY INWARDLY EXTENDING LOCKING EDGE FACING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE SKIRT PORTION OF SAID COLLAR MEMBER WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EDGES FACING IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT OF THE REMAINING EDGES FOR LOCKING SAID SKIRT PORTIONS TOGETHER AGAINST RELATIVE ROTATION.
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |