US3332211A
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Cap applying apparatus
Assignee: American Flange and Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-24
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1984-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley J Koll
- 👤 John M Rocus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B7/00; B65B7/16; B65B7/28; B67; B67B; B67B3/00; B67B3/02; B67B3/10; B67B3/14; B67C; B67C7/00; B67C7/0006; B67C2007/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE APPARATUS FOR APPLYING TO CONTAINERS METAL CAPS HAVING A DISC-LIKE TOP, A SKIRT DEPENDING THEREAROUND AND A GASKET POSITION AT THE JUNCTURE OF SAID TOP AND SKIRT, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL ANNULARLY ARRANGED CRIMPING JAWS, SAID JAWS FORMING AN ANNULAR SEALING SURFACE, ANNULARLY ARRANGED CAMMING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID JAWS RADIALLY INWARDLY INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONTAINER NECK, SAID CAMMING MEANS INCLUDING OVERRIDING MEANS ADAPTED TO COMPENSATE FOR CONTAINER NECK DIAMETER VARIATIONS, AND A DOWNWARDLY OPENING CAP RECEIVING NEST CENTRALLY LOACTED WITHIN SAID ANNULUS, SAID NEST HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID CAP TOP AND A DEPENDING CYLINDRICAL WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY SO AS TO SURROUND SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID GASKET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
THE APPARATUS FOR APPLYING TO CONTAINERS METAL CAPS HAVING A DISC-LIKE TOP, A SKIRT DEPENDING THEREAROUND AND A GASKET POSITION AT THE JUNCTURE OF SAID TOP AND SKIRT, COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL ANNULARLY ARRANGED CRIMPING JAWS, SAID JAWS FORMING AN ANNULAR SEALING SURFACE, ANNULARLY ARRANGED CAMMING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID JAWS RADIALLY INWARDLY INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONTAINER NECK, SAID CAMMING MEANS INCLUDING OVERRIDING MEANS ADAPTED TO COMPENSATE FOR CONTAINER NECK DIAMETER VARIATIONS, AND A DOWNWARDLY OPENING CAP RECEIVING NEST CENTRALLY LOACTED WITHIN SAID ANNULUS, SAID NEST HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID CAP TOP AND A DEPENDING CYLINDRICAL WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY SO AS TO SURROUND SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID GASKET.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |