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US3578192A
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Tamperproof cap for receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-25
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-06-25
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to tamperproof receptacles provided with a rotatable cap, the latter having an annular recess for reception of a flexible band that includes a latch and a manual control therefor, said latch cooperating with dimples on the neck of the receptacle to permit either free relative movement of the cap on the receptacle for complete removal or prevent movement thereof depending upon the position of the manual control.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Sonne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles having an annular neck portion, a threaded area, and a rotatable internally threaded cap for cooperation therewith, the combination comprising, circumferentially spaced locking means on the neck portion of said receptacle, a flexible locking means for cooperation therewith, said internally threaded cap being provided with a recess for reception of said flexible locking means, manually operable actuating means for the flexible locking means, and means defining an opening in said rotatable cap to provide access to said actuating means to thereby cause the flexible locking means to be engaged with and disengaged from the circumferential locking means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles having an annular neck portion, a threaded area, and a rotatable internally threaded cap for cooperation therewith, the combination comprising, circumferentially spaced locking means on the neck portion of said receptacle, a flexible locking means for cooperation therewith, said internally threaded cap being provided with a recess for reception of said flexible locking means, manually operable actuating means for the flexible locking means, and means defining an opening in said rotatable cap to provide access to said actuating means to thereby cause the flexible locking means to be engaged with and disengaged from the circumferential locking means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means defining the opening in said rotatable cap has a width at least twice that of the manually operable actuating means arranged to cooperate therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles as claimed in claim 1, wherein the recess in the rotatable cap includes a concave area diametrically opposed relative to the means defining the opening in said cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circumferentially spaced locking means on said neck portion comprise dimples.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a tamperproof locking means for receptacles as claimed in claim 4, wherein the flexible locking means includes a terminal portion arranged to cooperate with at least one of said dimples.
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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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |