US3335896A
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Dual-purpose sealer cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-07
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1984-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Santarelli Vincent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J13/00; F16J13/02; B; B05; B05B; B05B9/00; B05B9/03; B05B9/04; B05B9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A FLUID CONTAINER HAVING A TOP END WALL PROVIDED WITH A FILLING OPENING, A CLOSURE SAID OPENING COMPRISING: A RESILIENT SEALING MEANS IN SAID CONTAINER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER AROUND THE OPENING TO BE SEALED; A RIGID IMPERVIOUS CAP IN SAID CONTAINER FOR ENCLOSING SAID OPENING AND CARRYING SAID SEALING MEANS; AND A FLOAT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CAP IN A POSITION SPACED INWARDLY FROM SAID CAP, WHEREBY WHEN THE CONTAINER IS FILLED WITH THE LIQUID, THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER WILL ENGAGE SAID FLOAT AND THEREBY ACTUATE SAID CAP TOWARD SAID TOP END WALL AND ENGAGE SAID SEALING MEANS WITH SAID AROUND SAID OPENING, WHEREBY THE OPENING IS SEALED AT A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT OF SAID LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A FLUID CONTAINER HAVING A TOP END WALL PROVIDED WITH A FILLING OPENING, A CLOSURE SAID OPENING COMPRISING: A RESILIENT SEALING MEANS IN SAID CONTAINER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER AROUND THE OPENING TO BE SEALED; A RIGID IMPERVIOUS CAP IN SAID CONTAINER FOR ENCLOSING SAID OPENING AND CARRYING SAID SEALING MEANS; AND A FLOAT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CAP IN A POSITION SPACED INWARDLY FROM SAID CAP, WHEREBY WHEN THE CONTAINER IS FILLED WITH THE LIQUID, THE LIQUID IN THE CONTAINER WILL ENGAGE SAID FLOAT AND THEREBY ACTUATE SAID CAP TOWARD SAID TOP END WALL AND ENGAGE SAID SEALING MEANS WITH SAID AROUND SAID OPENING, WHEREBY THE OPENING IS SEALED AT A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT OF SAID LIQUID IN SAID CONTAINER.
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 |