US3339772A
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Assignee: Precise TMP Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-16
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1984-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian F Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/28; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/122; B65D47/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A CAP DEVICE COMPRISING: A SPOUT CLOSURE OF COMPARATIVELY RESILIENT MATERIAL, INCLUDING A TUBULAR SKIRT AND A GENERALLY ANNULAR MEMBER, SAID SKIRT HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE SIZED TO SEALINGLY AND AFFIXABLY ENGAGE A CONTAINER NECK AND SAID ANNULAR MEMBER SPANNING SAID SKIRT AND HAVING A CENTRAL THROAT DEFINING A DISPENSER ORIFICE; AND A CAP ELEMENT OF COMPARATIVELY RIGID MATERIAL, INCLUDING A CUP-SHAPED BODY AND A CENTRAL STEM PORTION EXTENDING FROM THE FLOOR OF SAID BODY COAXIAL WITH THE WALLS THEREOF; SAID STEM PORTION SLIDABLY STRETCHABLY ENTERING SAID THROAT WHEREBY TO PERMIT PRE-ASSEMBLING SAID SPOUT CLOSURE AND SAID CAP ELEMENT BEFORE AFFIXING SAME TO A CONTAINER, SAID STEM PORTION HAVING A GREATER AXIAL EXTENT THAN SAID THROAT WHEREBY SAID STEM PORTION ACTS TO CLEAN RESIDUAL DISPENSED MATERIAL FROM THE WALLS OF SAID THROAT EACH TIME SAID CAP ELEMENT IS REPLACED ON A CONTAINER NECK IN WHICH SAID CLOSURE HAS BEEN MOUNTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A CAP DEVICE COMPRISING: A SPOUT CLOSURE OF COMPARATIVELY RESILIENT MATERIAL, INCLUDING A TUBULAR SKIRT AND A GENERALLY ANNULAR MEMBER, SAID SKIRT HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE SIZED TO SEALINGLY AND AFFIXABLY ENGAGE A CONTAINER NECK AND SAID ANNULAR MEMBER SPANNING SAID SKIRT AND HAVING A CENTRAL THROAT DEFINING A DISPENSER ORIFICE; AND A CAP ELEMENT OF COMPARATIVELY RIGID MATERIAL, INCLUDING A CUP-SHAPED BODY AND A CENTRAL STEM PORTION EXTENDING FROM THE FLOOR OF SAID BODY COAXIAL WITH THE WALLS THEREOF; SAID STEM PORTION SLIDABLY STRETCHABLY ENTERING SAID THROAT WHEREBY TO PERMIT PRE-ASSEMBLING SAID SPOUT CLOSURE AND SAID CAP ELEMENT BEFORE AFFIXING SAME TO A CONTAINER, SAID STEM PORTION HAVING A GREATER AXIAL EXTENT THAN SAID THROAT WHEREBY SAID STEM PORTION ACTS TO CLEAN RESIDUAL DISPENSED MATERIAL FROM THE WALLS OF SAID THROAT EACH TIME SAID CAP ELEMENT IS REPLACED ON A CONTAINER NECK IN WHICH SAID CLOSURE HAS BEEN MOUNTED.
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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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |