US3335893A
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Combination external and internal container seal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-16
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold E Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/46; B65D41/48; B65D41/485; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
AN EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SEAL FOR CONTAINERS SUCH AS BOTTLES HAVING A NECK RIM COMPRISING: AN EXTERNAL CAP INCLUDING A SKIRT TERMINATING IN A LIP, SAID SKIRT FLEXED TO FIRMLY GRIP SAID RIM WITH SAID LIP FRICTIONALLY SEATED BENEATH SAID RIM; A WALL DEPENDING FROM SAID CAP AND PROTRUDING WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID NECK; A TAB PROJECTING FROM SAID FLEXED SKIRT; AND A THIN WALL SECTION IN SAID CAP EXTENDING ALONG SAID SKIRT TO SAID TAB FORMING A PATH OF LEAST TEARING RESISTANCE TO ALLOW THE LIFTING OF SAID TAB TO BREAK AWAY SAID SKIRT AND DISENGAGE SAID WALL FROM INSIDE SAID CONTAINER NECK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
AN EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SEAL FOR CONTAINERS SUCH AS BOTTLES HAVING A NECK RIM COMPRISING: AN EXTERNAL CAP INCLUDING A SKIRT TERMINATING IN A LIP, SAID SKIRT FLEXED TO FIRMLY GRIP SAID RIM WITH SAID LIP FRICTIONALLY SEATED BENEATH SAID RIM; A WALL DEPENDING FROM SAID CAP AND PROTRUDING WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID NECK; A TAB PROJECTING FROM SAID FLEXED SKIRT; AND A THIN WALL SECTION IN SAID CAP EXTENDING ALONG SAID SKIRT TO SAID TAB FORMING A PATH OF LEAST TEARING RESISTANCE TO ALLOW THE LIFTING OF SAID TAB TO BREAK AWAY SAID SKIRT AND DISENGAGE SAID WALL FROM INSIDE SAID CONTAINER NECK.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |