US3341044A
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Safety bottle caps
Assignee: WEL KIDS Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-18
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald B Valk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A SAFETY BOTTLE CAP COMPRISING A CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR INTERLOCKING CONNECTION WITH A CONTAINER, A LOCKING MEMBER SLEEVED OVER THE CONNECTOR MEMBER AND HAVING MEANS FOR CAUSING INTERLOCKING OF THE CONNECTOR MEMBER WITH THE CONTAINER, A COVER MEMBER SLEEVED OVER THE LOCKING MEMBER AND MOVABLE AXIALLY AND ROTATABLY RELATIVE THERETO, AND CLUTCH MEANS FOR INTERCONNECTING THE COVER MEMBER WITH THE LOCKING MEMBER UPON SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT FOR THEREAFTER CAUSING TURNING MOVEMENT OF THE LOCKING MEMBER IN CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A SAFETY BOTTLE CAP COMPRISING A CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR INTERLOCKING CONNECTION WITH A CONTAINER, A LOCKING MEMBER SLEEVED OVER THE CONNECTOR MEMBER AND HAVING MEANS FOR CAUSING INTERLOCKING OF THE CONNECTOR MEMBER WITH THE CONTAINER, A COVER MEMBER SLEEVED OVER THE LOCKING MEMBER AND MOVABLE AXIALLY AND ROTATABLY RELATIVE THERETO, AND CLUTCH MEANS FOR INTERCONNECTING THE COVER MEMBER WITH THE LOCKING MEMBER UPON SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT FOR THEREAFTER CAUSING TURNING MOVEMENT OF THE LOCKING MEMBER IN CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |