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Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
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Filing: 1965-09-22
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1985-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andersen Eli Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A BOTTLE AND A STOPPER ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE, A TAMPERPROOF CLOSURE COMPRISING A CAP ADAPTED TO HOLD THE STOPPER IN PLACE, SAID CAP BEING OF CUP-LIKE FORM AND COMPRISING AN ANNULAR TOP PORTION AND SKIRT DEPENDING FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE ANNULAR PORTION, SAID ANNULAR PORTION TERMINATING IN AN INNER EDGE DEFINING AN OPENING IN THE CAP, AND A BUTTON PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF THE CAP AND CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE ANNULAR TOP PORTION BY FRACTURABLE BRIDGE MEANS, A COVER MEMBER OF DISC-LIKE FORM HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING OVERLYING THE ANNULAR PORTION AND CIRCUMSCRIBING THE BUTTON, THE END OF THE BUTTON OPPOSITE SAID ONE END HAVING A FLANGE HOLDING THE COVERE MEMBER IN PLACE, SAID BRIDGE MEANS BEING FRACTURABLE UPON ACTUATION OF THE COVER MEMBER TO EXPOSE THE STOPPER TO PERMIT THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER TO BE WITHDRAWN.
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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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |