US3283935A
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Crown cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-21
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1984-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn A Samuels
- 👤 Peterson Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A CAP FOR THE NECKS OF BOTTLES AND THE LIKE CONTAINERS COMPRISING AN INITIAL CROWN-SHAPED BLANK HAVING A HEAD AND HAVING A MARGINAL SKIRT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE BOTTLE NECK; SAID SKIRT HAVING A LINE OF SCORING DEFINING A CIRCULAR LINE OF WEAKNESS IN ITS INNER WALL SPACED FROM THE LOWER END THEREOF; AND A FLOATING LINER IN SAID CAP FORMED OF LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE DISPOSED BETWEEN THE HEAD AND SCORING, SAID LINER BEING OG SLIGHTLY LARGER DIAMETER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE SKIRT AND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LINER BEING ENGAGED IN SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS, WHEREBY WHEN THE CAP IS CRIMPED AND PRESSED AROUND THE BOTTLE NECK THE LINER WILL BE HELD BY SUCTION WITHIN THE CAP AND THE DEFORMED EDGES OF THE LINER WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE LINE OF SCORING TO FORM AN AIRTIGHT AND LEAKPROOF CLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A CAP FOR THE NECKS OF BOTTLES AND THE LIKE CONTAINERS COMPRISING AN INITIAL CROWN-SHAPED BLANK HAVING A HEAD AND HAVING A MARGINAL SKIRT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE BOTTLE NECK; SAID SKIRT HAVING A LINE OF SCORING DEFINING A CIRCULAR LINE OF WEAKNESS IN ITS INNER WALL SPACED FROM THE LOWER END THEREOF; AND A FLOATING LINER IN SAID CAP FORMED OF LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE DISPOSED BETWEEN THE HEAD AND SCORING, SAID LINER BEING OG SLIGHTLY LARGER DIAMETER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE SKIRT AND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE LINER BEING ENGAGED IN SAID LINE OF WEAKNESS, WHEREBY WHEN THE CAP IS CRIMPED AND PRESSED AROUND THE BOTTLE NECK THE LINER WILL BE HELD BY SUCTION WITHIN THE CAP AND THE DEFORMED EDGES OF THE LINER WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE LINE OF SCORING TO FORM AN AIRTIGHT AND LEAKPROOF CLOSURE.
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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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |