US3311247A
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Lockable container closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-01
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1985-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert W Rigor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A CONTAINER CLOSURE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING AN INNER CUP-SHAPED SCREW-ON CAP BORDERD BY AN ANNULAR FLANGE HAVING A NOTCH THEREIN, AN OUTER CAP MOUNTED ON THE INNER CAP FOR INDEPENDENT RELATIVE ROTATION, AND LATCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT INSIDE THE OUTER CAP BETWEEN AN UNLOCKED POSITION RIDING ABOVE THE ANNULAR FLANGE AND A LOCKED POSITION PASSING INTO THE NOTCH TO FORM AN OPERATIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER CAPS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A VERTICALLY-DISPOSED SLOT WITHIN THE OUTER CAP OPENING ONTO SAID LATCH MEANS, LATCH UNLOCKING MEANS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE OUTER CAP AND CONNECTED TO THE LATCH MEANS THROUGH SAID VERTICALLY-DISPOSED SLOT, SAID UNLOCKING MEANS BEING OPERATIVE UPON MANUAL MANIPULATION TO MOVE THE LATCH MEANS TO UNLOCKED POSITION AND PROVIDE AN EXTERNAL VISUAL INDICATION OF SAID POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A CONTAINER CLOSURE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING AN INNER CUP-SHAPED SCREW-ON CAP BORDERD BY AN ANNULAR FLANGE HAVING A NOTCH THEREIN, AN OUTER CAP MOUNTED ON THE INNER CAP FOR INDEPENDENT RELATIVE ROTATION, AND LATCH MEANS MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT INSIDE THE OUTER CAP BETWEEN AN UNLOCKED POSITION RIDING ABOVE THE ANNULAR FLANGE AND A LOCKED POSITION PASSING INTO THE NOTCH TO FORM AN OPERATIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER CAPS, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES: A VERTICALLY-DISPOSED SLOT WITHIN THE OUTER CAP OPENING ONTO SAID LATCH MEANS, LATCH UNLOCKING MEANS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE OUTER CAP AND CONNECTED TO THE LATCH MEANS THROUGH SAID VERTICALLY-DISPOSED SLOT, SAID UNLOCKING MEANS BEING OPERATIVE UPON MANUAL MANIPULATION TO MOVE THE LATCH MEANS TO UNLOCKED POSITION AND PROVIDE AN EXTERNAL VISUAL INDICATION OF SAID POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |