US3675805A
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Snap open bottle cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-21
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A bottle cap having fault lines seals a bottle provided with wedge shaped ramps which cause the fault lines to yield when pressure is applied to the top of the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Shane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A closure comprising: a. a container neck defining a sealing surface; b. a plurality of protrusions on said container neck; c. a generally cup shaped cap body having a plurality of openings engaging said protrusions in a latching action while in sealing position; d. fault lines in said cap body adapted to part when said cap body is forced over said protrusions for cap removal; and e. a sealing gasket disposed between said sealing surface and said cap body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A closure comprising: a. a container neck defining a sealing surface; b. a plurality of protrusions on said container neck; c. a generally cup shaped cap body having a plurality of openings engaging said protrusions in a latching action while in sealing position; d. fault lines in said cap body adapted to part when said cap body is forced over said protrusions for cap removal; and e. a sealing gasket disposed between said sealing surface and said cap body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein said protrusions on said container neck are generally wedge shaped.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |