US3581927A
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Container closure
Assignee: EDWARD WECK AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1968-09-23
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A container closure having the convenience of a screw cap and the sealing properties of a cork while being capable of measuring the material in the container. The closure is cup-shaped having a lip with screw threads to mate with the threads on the bottle neck. The cup extends into the neck of the bottle in an upright orientation.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Langdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0407; B65D41/0414; B65D41/26; B65D41/32; B65D41/58; B65D51/00; B65D51/18; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0015; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A closure for a container, said container having external threads extending down the side of its neck, said closure comprising: a cup-shaped body having a wall which is smoothly tapered throughout its length, said wall being formed with measuring graduation marks on its inner surface; a cylindrical rim formed with threAds on the inside and outside surfaces thereof, said inside threads being configured to mate with the threads on said bottle neck, said inside threads being substantially coextensive with the surface of said cylindrical rim; an annular lip smoothly interconnecting the top of said body wall with said cylindrical rim; and a cover having a relatively flat top and a contiguous cylindrical side formed with threads on the inside surface thereof, said threads being adapted to mate with the threads on the outside of said cylindrical rim, said cover engaging said cylindrical rim so as to form a seal between the flat surface of said cover and said annular lip and an additional seal between the cylindrical side and threads of said cover and said cylindrical rim; substantially the entire surfaces of said body, cylindrical rim and annular lip facing said bottle neck being in intimate contact with said neck when said closure is secured thereto; said closure being formed of flexible plastic material thereby to enable it to conform to that portion of said bottle neck which it contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A closure for a container, said container having external threads extending down the side of its neck, said closure comprising: a cup-shaped body having a wall which is smoothly tapered throughout its length, said wall being formed with measuring graduation marks on its inner surface; a cylindrical rim formed with threAds on the inside and outside surfaces thereof, said inside threads being configured to mate with the threads on said bottle neck, said inside threads being substantially coextensive with the surface of said cylindrical rim; an annular lip smoothly interconnecting the top of said body wall with said cylindrical rim; and a cover having a relatively flat top and a contiguous cylindrical side formed with threads on the inside surface thereof, said threads being adapted to mate with the threads on the outside of said cylindrical rim, said cover engaging said cylindrical rim so as to form a seal between the flat surface of said cover and said annular lip and an additional seal between the cylindrical side and threads of said cover and said cylindrical rim; substantially the entire surfaces of said body, cylindrical rim and annular lip facing said bottle neck being in intimate contact with said neck when said closure is secured thereto; said closure being formed of flexible plastic material thereby to enable it to conform to that portion of said bottle neck which it contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
203 words
A closure for a container, said container having external threads extending down the sides of its neck from a point adjacent the rim thereof, said closure comprising: a cup-shaped body having a wall which is smoothly tapered throughout its length, said wall being formed with measuring graduation marks on its inner surface, said cup-shaped body being provided with a flat base upon said closure is adapted to stand on a flat surface; a cylindrical rim formed with threads on the inside surface thereof, said threads being configured to mate with the threads on said bottle neck, said threads being substantially coextensive with the inside surface of said cylindrical rim; an annular lip smoothly interconnecting the top of said body wall with said cylindrical rim; and a removable cover having one surface coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and being configured to cover the normally open top of said cup-shaped body; substantially the entire surfaces of said body, cylindrical rim and annular lip facing said bottle neck being in intimate contact with said neck when said closure is secured thereto; said closure being formed of flexible plastic material thereby to enable it to conform to that portion of said bottle neck which it contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
203 words
A closure for a container, said container having external threads extending down the sides of its neck from a point adjacent the rim thereof, said closure comprising: a cup-shaped body having a wall which is smoothly tapered throughout its length, said wall being formed with measuring graduation marks on its inner surface, said cup-shaped body being provided with a flat base upon said closure is adapted to stand on a flat surface; a cylindrical rim formed with threads on the inside surface thereof, said threads being configured to mate with the threads on said bottle neck, said threads being substantially coextensive with the inside surface of said cylindrical rim; an annular lip smoothly interconnecting the top of said body wall with said cylindrical rim; and a removable cover having one surface coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive and being configured to cover the normally open top of said cup-shaped body; substantially the entire surfaces of said body, cylindrical rim and annular lip facing said bottle neck being in intimate contact with said neck when said closure is secured thereto; said closure being formed of flexible plastic material thereby to enable it to conform to that portion of said bottle neck which it contacts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |