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US3734333A
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Composite cap with pull-out panel
Assignee: Anchor Hocking LLC
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Filing: 1971-04-02
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A composite cap is disclosed which has an inner metal cover for sealing a container having a beaded mouth and which is adapted to receive an outer cap-like resealing plastic cover which snaps over the metal cover. The metal cap shell has a depending skirt which is fastened to the container bead. A tear-out panel is provided for removing the central portion of the metal cover. The tear-out panel is defined by a rip tab which encircles the closure cover along a generally circular line at the container rim so that the tear-out panel leaves an opening providing full access to the contents of the container. The rip tab includes portions on a recessed center panel as well as on the raised edge of the cap shell and extends along an inclined connecting ramp between the two levels.
Inventors
- 👤 G Foss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/18; B65D51/20; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0018; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0071
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the curving portions and around the fastening means for the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the curving portions and around the fastening means for the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises a second ramp extending between said portions and spaced from said first ramp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which Further comprises a plurality of ramps extending between said portions and spaced from one another and from said first named ramp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises a second ramp extending between said portions and having at least a part diametrically opposed to said first named ramp for engaging and steadying a scoring tool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises the curving portion of said outermost weakened line being positioned radially outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises a resilient sealing gasket on the under-side of said cover outwardly of said outermost weakened line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 in which said container engaging means comprises a resilient gasket on the inside of said skirt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises an outer cup-like plastic cover for being applied over said closure cap and having an inwardly projecting bead on its lower edge releasably engaging the lower edge of said cap skirt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The closure cap as claimed in claim 8 in which said plastic cover includes a container stacking panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
161 words
A sealed package comprising the combination of a container having a beaded rim, a metal closure cap for sealing the container comprising a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, and said weakened lines extending around the fastening means for the gripping means and running outwardly to the said curving portions, a ramp on said cover extending between said depressed portion and the outer portion of the cover, and said outwardly running portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
161 words
A sealed package comprising the combination of a container having a beaded rim, a metal closure cap for sealing the container comprising a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, and said weakened lines extending around the fastening means for the gripping means and running outwardly to the said curving portions, a ramp on said cover extending between said depressed portion and the outer portion of the cover, and said outwardly running portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 10 which further comprises the curving portion of said outer-most weakened line being radially outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 10 which further comprises a resilient sealing gasket on the underside of said cover outwardly of said outermost weakened line.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 10 which further comprises an outer cup-like plastic cover applied over said closure cap and having an inwardly projecting bead on its lower edge releasably engaging the lower edge of said cap skirt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 13 in which said plastic cover includes a container stacking panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 10 which further comprises a second ramp extending between said depressed portion and said outer portion of the cover.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sealed package as claimed in claim 10 which further comprises a plurality of ramps extending between said portions and spaced from one another and from said first named ramp.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
174 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion at about the central portion of said cover, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the curving portions and around the fastening means For the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending over a major portion of the cover between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
174 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having curving portions outwardly of said tear-out panel, the curving portion of the outermost weakened line being positioned outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a gripping means fastened to the depressed portion at about the central portion of said cover, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the curving portions and around the fastening means For the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending over a major portion of the cover between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
151 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having portions outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a rip-tab gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the outermost portions and around the fastening means for the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending for a major portion of the distance between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
151 words
A metal closure cap for sealing a container comprising the combination of a cover, a depending skirt at the outer edge of said cover, means on said skirt for engaging the container rim, a tear-out panel on said cover, a rip-tab encircling said tear-out panel, said rip-tab being defined by a pair of generally weakened lines having portions outwardly of the inner edge of the container rim, a depressed central portion in the cap cover, a rip-tab gripping means fastened to the depressed portion, said weakened lines extending inwardly from the outermost portions and around the fastening means for the gripping means, an upwardly inclined and generally straight ramp portion on said cover extending for a major portion of the distance between said means for fastening the gripping means and the outer edge of the cover, and said inwardly extending portions of said weakened lines being positioned on said ramp portion.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |