US3334769A
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Tamperproof replaceable cap
Assignee: Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-13
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Gach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A TAMPERPROOF REPLACEABLE CAP FOR USE ON A DISPENSING CONTAINER HAVING AN UPRIGHT BODY INCLUDING AN UPSTANDING RIM ON THE UPPER END OF SUCH BODY, SUCH CONTAINER HAVING A CIRCULAR RECEIVING GROOVE ADJACENT SUCH RIM, SAID TAMPERPROOF REPLACEABLE CAP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CUP SHAPED BODY INCLUDING A COVER AND AN INTEGRAL DEPENDING SKIRT, ADHERING MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID SKIRT, THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID SKIRT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY INTO SUCH RECEIVING GROOVE IN SEALING RELATIONSHIP WITH SUCH CONTAINER WHEN SAID CAP IS IN AN INITIAL TAMPERPROOF POSITION, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTION ON SAID DEPENDING SKIRT, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A LOWER EDGE SPACED VERTICALLY ABOVE A PORTION OF SUCH UPSTANDING RIM WHEN SAID CAP IS IN SUCH TAMPERPROOF POSITION, SAID LOWER EDGE AND SUCH RIM PORTION DEFINING THEREBETWEEN AN OPENING RECESS WHEREBY A TOOL MAY BE INSERTED IN SUCH RECESS TO REMOVE SAID CAP FROM SUCH DISPENSING CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A TAMPERPROOF REPLACEABLE CAP FOR USE ON A DISPENSING CONTAINER HAVING AN UPRIGHT BODY INCLUDING AN UPSTANDING RIM ON THE UPPER END OF SUCH BODY, SUCH CONTAINER HAVING A CIRCULAR RECEIVING GROOVE ADJACENT SUCH RIM, SAID TAMPERPROOF REPLACEABLE CAP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CUP SHAPED BODY INCLUDING A COVER AND AN INTEGRAL DEPENDING SKIRT, ADHERING MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID SKIRT, THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID SKIRT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY INTO SUCH RECEIVING GROOVE IN SEALING RELATIONSHIP WITH SUCH CONTAINER WHEN SAID CAP IS IN AN INITIAL TAMPERPROOF POSITION, AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTION ON SAID DEPENDING SKIRT, SAID PROJECTION HAVING A LOWER EDGE SPACED VERTICALLY ABOVE A PORTION OF SUCH UPSTANDING RIM WHEN SAID CAP IS IN SUCH TAMPERPROOF POSITION, SAID LOWER EDGE AND SUCH RIM PORTION DEFINING THEREBETWEEN AN OPENING RECESS WHEREBY A TOOL MAY BE INSERTED IN SUCH RECESS TO REMOVE SAID CAP FROM SUCH DISPENSING CONTAINER.
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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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |