US3339773A
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Assignee: STULL ENGRAVING CO
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Filing: 1966-05-11
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1986-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morton B Stull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0407; B65D41/0428; B65D41/0471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A SCREW CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TUBULAR BODY MEMBER HAVING A DISCHARGE PASSAGE THROUGH IT, AND HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHING IT TO THE MOUTH OF A CONTAINER, (B) SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS SURROUNDING THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE AND HAVING AN ORIFICE PORTION BEYOND SAID SCREWED THREADS, (C) A SCREW CAP MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ONTO SAID BODY MEMBER AND HAVING INTERNAL THREADS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS, AND (D) COOPERABLE DETENT MEANS ON SAID MEMBERS, INCLUDING A YIELDABLE PART ON AT LEAST ONE MEMBER, TENDING TO INITIALLY CONSTRAIN THE SAID SCREWING-ON OF THE CAP, (E) SAID DETENT MEANS BEING SO ORGANIZED AS TO TERMINATE SAID CONSTRAINT PRIOR TO THE SCREW CAP MEMBER ATTAINING ITS FULLY SCREWED-ON POSITION REPRESENT-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A SCREW CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TUBULAR BODY MEMBER HAVING A DISCHARGE PASSAGE THROUGH IT, AND HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHING IT TO THE MOUTH OF A CONTAINER, (B) SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS SURROUNDING THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE AND HAVING AN ORIFICE PORTION BEYOND SAID SCREWED THREADS, (C) A SCREW CAP MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ONTO SAID BODY MEMBER AND HAVING INTERNAL THREADS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS, AND (D) COOPERABLE DETENT MEANS ON SAID MEMBERS, INCLUDING A YIELDABLE PART ON AT LEAST ONE MEMBER, TENDING TO INITIALLY CONSTRAIN THE SAID SCREWING-ON OF THE CAP, (E) SAID DETENT MEANS BEING SO ORGANIZED AS TO TERMINATE SAID CONSTRAINT PRIOR TO THE SCREW CAP MEMBER ATTAINING ITS FULLY SCREWED-ON POSITION REPRESENT-
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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 |