US3294293A
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Closure-actuator for container with flexible tubular spout
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1965-11-29
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley K Johns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; B65D47/2037; B65D47/2043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A DISPENSING CLOSURE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTAINER PART HAVING PROJECTING THEREFROM A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR DISPENSING SPOUT, SAID SPOUT BEING FOLDABLE UPON ITSELF TRANSVERSELY OF ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS TO FROM A SEAL ALONG THE LINE OF FOLD TO CLOSE THE DISPENSING ROUTE THERETHROUGH, A CAP CARRIED BY SAID CONTAINER PART AND HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH SAID SPOUT PROJECTS FOR DISPENSING FROM SAID CONTAINER, SAID CAP BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID PART AND TO SAID SPOUT TO ENGAGE SAID SPROUT AND FLOD SAID SPOUT UPON ITSELF TO CLOSE SAID DISPENSING ROUTE, AND LOCK MEANS ENGAGED UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID CAP INTO DISPENSING ROUTE CLOSING POSITION FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING SAID CAP IN SAID CLOSING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A DISPENSING CLOSURE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTAINER PART HAVING PROJECTING THEREFROM A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR DISPENSING SPOUT, SAID SPOUT BEING FOLDABLE UPON ITSELF TRANSVERSELY OF ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS TO FROM A SEAL ALONG THE LINE OF FOLD TO CLOSE THE DISPENSING ROUTE THERETHROUGH, A CAP CARRIED BY SAID CONTAINER PART AND HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH SAID SPOUT PROJECTS FOR DISPENSING FROM SAID CONTAINER, SAID CAP BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID PART AND TO SAID SPOUT TO ENGAGE SAID SPROUT AND FLOD SAID SPOUT UPON ITSELF TO CLOSE SAID DISPENSING ROUTE, AND LOCK MEANS ENGAGED UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID CAP INTO DISPENSING ROUTE CLOSING POSITION FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING SAID CAP IN SAID CLOSING POSITION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A CAPTIVE CLOSURE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTAINER HAVING A NECK WITH AN EXTERNALLY THREADDED PORTION, AN UNDERCAP HAVING A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SPOUT WITH A DISPENSING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH AND BEING FOLABLE UPON ITSELF TO CLOSE SAID DISPENSING PASSAGE, AN OVERCAP MOUNTED ON THE UNDERCAP FOR ROTATION IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS RELATIVE THERETO TO FOLD AND UNFOLD SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SPOUT UPON
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A CAPTIVE CLOSURE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A CONTAINER HAVING A NECK WITH AN EXTERNALLY THREADDED PORTION, AN UNDERCAP HAVING A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SPOUT WITH A DISPENSING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH AND BEING FOLABLE UPON ITSELF TO CLOSE SAID DISPENSING PASSAGE, AN OVERCAP MOUNTED ON THE UNDERCAP FOR ROTATION IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS RELATIVE THERETO TO FOLD AND UNFOLD SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SPOUT UPON
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |