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Stopper and cap combination
Assignee: EVERT D VELT
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Filing: 1966-08-01
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Granted: 1968-11-05
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Expires: 1986-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Evert D Velt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/067; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A COMBINED BOTTLE STOPPER AND CLOSURE CAP, COMPRISING: A STOPPER HAVING A BODY ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A BOTTLE; SAID STOPPER HAVING AN INNER END PROVIDED WITH RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS THEREON NORMALLY PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BOTTLE BENEATH AN INTERNAL SHOULDER THEREIN; SAID STOPPER HAVING AN OUTER END PROVIDED WITH AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDED PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OUTER END OF THE BOTTLE NECK; AN OUTER CAP HAVING A SIDE WALL PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL THREAD ENGAGEABLE WITH THE THREAD ON THE BOTTLE NECK; SAID CAP HAVING AN END WALL; SAID END WALL AND SAID OUTER END OF SAID STOPPER HAVING COOPERATIVELY COENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR INTERCONNECTING THE SAME UPON REMOVAL OF SAID CAP FROM SAID BOTTLE NECK WHEREBY SAID CAP CONSTITUTES A KNOB TO ENABLE THE APPLICATION OF AXIAL OUTWARD FORCE TO SAID STOPPER TO CAUSE RESILIENT DEFORMATION OF SAID MEANS AT SAID INNER END OF SAID STOPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A COMBINED BOTTLE STOPPER AND CLOSURE CAP, COMPRISING: A STOPPER HAVING A BODY ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED WITHIN THE MOUTH OF A BOTTLE; SAID STOPPER HAVING AN INNER END PROVIDED WITH RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE MEANS THEREON NORMALLY PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BOTTLE BENEATH AN INTERNAL SHOULDER THEREIN; SAID STOPPER HAVING AN OUTER END PROVIDED WITH AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDED PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OUTER END OF THE BOTTLE NECK; AN OUTER CAP HAVING A SIDE WALL PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL THREAD ENGAGEABLE WITH THE THREAD ON THE BOTTLE NECK; SAID CAP HAVING AN END WALL; SAID END WALL AND SAID OUTER END OF SAID STOPPER HAVING COOPERATIVELY COENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR INTERCONNECTING THE SAME UPON REMOVAL OF SAID CAP FROM SAID BOTTLE NECK WHEREBY SAID CAP CONSTITUTES A KNOB TO ENABLE THE APPLICATION OF AXIAL OUTWARD FORCE TO SAID STOPPER TO CAUSE RESILIENT DEFORMATION OF SAID MEANS AT SAID INNER END OF SAID STOPPER.
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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) | 1971-11-05 | 1972-05-06 | 1972-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-05 | 1976-05-06 | 1976-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-05 | 1980-05-06 | 1980-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |