US3628699A
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Directional closure for a container
Assignee: SPECIALTY ACQUISITION Corp A CORP OF DELAWARE
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Filing: 1968-09-05
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1988-09-05
Abstract
Abstract The cap is made up of two parts, a ringlike hollow cylindrical body preferably made of metal and a thermoformed plastic top with a formed recessed shape for orientation of the valve button to the top part of the cap. The outer rim body has two recesses for orienting the plastic top with regard to the metal body. The metal body has two inwardly formed lugs. These lugs align the plastic top with the metal body. The plastic top has two notches that mate with the lugs and a recess that fits the valve and this orients the cap. Thus, the top can be removed from the metal body leaving the metal body oriented with the can. In another embodiment, the top is formed in a valleyed shape oriented to the body and attached permanently to it by means of a pressure sensitive tape. The lower rim of the cap is curled in such a way as to make it a permanent part of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Hendrickson
- 👤 Roderick V King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A cap for a container comprising a ring member having a generally cylindrical hollow shape made of relatively thin material, said ring member having two diametrically opposed recesses formed in its upper end, two diametrically opposed inwardly extending lugs formed on the upper end of said ring member, said lugs being spaced from said recesses, means on the said ring on the end remote from said upper end for attaching said cap to a container, a top member, said top member having a generally cylindrical side wall, two diametrically spaced ears integrally fixed to said side wall and extending axially therefrom, said ears overlying the said recesses in said ring, two spaced recesses in the outer periphery of said top member, said recesses being spaced from said ears, said recesses receiving said lugs whereby said top member is held to said ring member, the end of said top remote from said ears being closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A cap for a container comprising a ring member having a generally cylindrical hollow shape made of relatively thin material, said ring member having two diametrically opposed recesses formed in its upper end, two diametrically opposed inwardly extending lugs formed on the upper end of said ring member, said lugs being spaced from said recesses, means on the said ring on the end remote from said upper end for attaching said cap to a container, a top member, said top member having a generally cylindrical side wall, two diametrically spaced ears integrally fixed to said side wall and extending axially therefrom, said ears overlying the said recesses in said ring, two spaced recesses in the outer periphery of said top member, said recesses being spaced from said ears, said recesses receiving said lugs whereby said top member is held to said ring member, the end of said top remote from said ears being closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cap recited in claim 1 wherein structure providing a noncircular recess is formed in said closed end of said top, said recess being adapted to receive the nozzle of an aerosol can whereby said cap will be oriented relative to said nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cap recited in claim 1 wherein said ring member is made of metal and said top member is made of a thermoformed plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cap recited in claim 1, wherein a pressure sensitive tape is attached to said top member and to said ring member whereby said top member is held to said ring member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cAp recited in claim 1, in combination with an aerosol can, said can having a breast, a nozzle member supported on said can above said breast, said nozzle member having a discharge passage aligned to discharge material through one of said recesses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
The cap recited in claim 1, wherein said cap is provided in combination with a can having a breast, said can having an upstanding side wall terminating in a groove, said can having a breast attached to said side wall and defining one side of said groove, said breast having a shoulder overlying said groove, said means for attaching said cap to said can comprises a bead on said lower end of said ring having a slightly lesser minor diameter than said shoulder and being adapted to snap under said shoulder whereby said cap is held in place.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cap recited in claim 1, wherein a boss is attached to the lower central part of said top member, said boss being adapted to engage a nozzle of an aerosol can.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination recited in claim 6 wherein a nozzle is supported at the center of said breast, and a boss is attached to the center of said top, aid boss being adapted to engage said nozzle when said top is deflected downwardly whereby said nozzle is actuated.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |