US3732591A
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Cap having a removable wiping blade
Assignee: Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-20
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A cap for a fluid dispensing container having a body and flange members on the body for holding the cap adjacent a dispensing area of the container is disclosed. An elongate slot in the body removably retains a resilient blade member for wiping a liquid dispensed from the container of off the surface onto which it is dispensed. A cleat on the body carries the blade member in a storage position when the blade is not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 P Gach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/285; A; A47; A47L; A47L1/00; A47L1/06; A47L1/08; B65D69/00; B65D83/16; B65D83/20; B65D83/204; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A cap for a fluid dispensing container comprising a body, means on said body for connecting said cap adjacent a fluid dispensing area of said container, a resilient blade member for wiping liquid dispensed from said container, a longitudinally extending flange connected to said blade member, a recess in said cap for mounting said blade perpendicular to the axis of said body, a lip on said cap extending over said recess for removably retaining said blade in a wiping position on said body when said flange is placed therein and means on said body for carrying said blade in a storage position when said blade is not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A cap for a fluid dispensing container comprising a body, means on said body for connecting said cap adjacent a fluid dispensing area of said container, a resilient blade member for wiping liquid dispensed from said container, a longitudinally extending flange connected to said blade member, a recess in said cap for mounting said blade perpendicular to the axis of said body, a lip on said cap extending over said recess for removably retaining said blade in a wiping position on said body when said flange is placed therein and means on said body for carrying said blade in a storage position when said blade is not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cap for a fluid dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein said blade carrying means comprises a cleat member on said body for removably carrying said blade in a direction extending parallel to the axis of said body.
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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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |