US3693847A
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Bottle cap and pouring fitment assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-06
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A bottle cap and pouring fitment is assembled before being attached to a bottle. When the cap is removed from the bottle, the fitment remains in the neck of the bottle. Meanwhile the cap and fitment cooperate to provide protection against leakage even when the cap is not seated securely.
Inventors
- 👤 Royal H Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/122; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0015; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0087; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A bottle cap and pouring fitment assembly, comprising, a bottle cap having a top web and an integral annular flange depending from the outer periphery thereof, the inner surface of which is screw threaded, an integral annular interior flange depending from said web, a pouring fitment comprising a tubular member having a horizontal flange extending outwardly therefrom and terminating in a depending annular flange adapted to engage a bottle neck, the outside surface of said interior flange of the cap being in frictional engagement with the interior surface of said tubular member, and a pouring lip formed integrally with said horizontal flange, which said lip proJects upwardly and outwardly therefrom to engage the top web of the cap, said horizontal flange being provided with an annular bead positioned outwardly of and beneath said pouring lip, the top web of the cap being provided with an interior annular bead positioned to engage said pouring lip to pinch said pouring lip against said first named bead to form a seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A bottle cap and pouring fitment assembly, comprising, a bottle cap having a top web and an integral annular flange depending from the outer periphery thereof, the inner surface of which is screw threaded, an integral annular interior flange depending from said web, a pouring fitment comprising a tubular member having a horizontal flange extending outwardly therefrom and terminating in a depending annular flange adapted to engage a bottle neck, the outside surface of said interior flange of the cap being in frictional engagement with the interior surface of said tubular member, and a pouring lip formed integrally with said horizontal flange, which said lip proJects upwardly and outwardly therefrom to engage the top web of the cap, said horizontal flange being provided with an annular bead positioned outwardly of and beneath said pouring lip, the top web of the cap being provided with an interior annular bead positioned to engage said pouring lip to pinch said pouring lip against said first named bead to form a seal.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |