US3771682A
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Safety bottle cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-15
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A safety bottle cap in which one or more detents is guided through a labyrinth maze in order to arrive at a point where the cap can be removed from the neck of the bottle. The construction of the labyrinth is such that the cap must be moved in a manner quite unlike the manner in which a cap is normally removed from a bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 N Chacos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/40; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A safety cap for containers comprising a pair of generally cylindrical telescoping members one of which is the neck of the container and the other the cap for the container, a labyrinth maze formed on one of said telescoping members in the surface thereof adjacent to the other of said telescoping members, said labyrinth maze including a plurality of intercommunicating grooves, detent means formed on the other of said members projecting outwardly from the surface thereof adjacent to said labyrinth maze, said detent means engaging in the grooves of said labyrinth maze to releasably secure said telescoping members together, said grooves having openings therein permitting passage of said detents therethrough and removal of said cap and additional openings therein permitting movement of said detents into a cul-de-sac groove in a direction away from said container whiLe preventing removal of said cap from said neck, a seal loosely mounted in said cap, and resilient means biasing said cap and said seal apart with said seal engaging said neck thus sealing said neck and urging said detent means into locking engagement with the edges of said grooves, to afford locking engagement of said neck and cap and maintain sealing pressure on said seal in any position of said cap on said neck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A safety cap for containers comprising a pair of generally cylindrical telescoping members one of which is the neck of the container and the other the cap for the container, a labyrinth maze formed on one of said telescoping members in the surface thereof adjacent to the other of said telescoping members, said labyrinth maze including a plurality of intercommunicating grooves, detent means formed on the other of said members projecting outwardly from the surface thereof adjacent to said labyrinth maze, said detent means engaging in the grooves of said labyrinth maze to releasably secure said telescoping members together, said grooves having openings therein permitting passage of said detents therethrough and removal of said cap and additional openings therein permitting movement of said detents into a cul-de-sac groove in a direction away from said container whiLe preventing removal of said cap from said neck, a seal loosely mounted in said cap, and resilient means biasing said cap and said seal apart with said seal engaging said neck thus sealing said neck and urging said detent means into locking engagement with the edges of said grooves, to afford locking engagement of said neck and cap and maintain sealing pressure on said seal in any position of said cap on said neck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said labyrinth maze is formed on the outer surface of the neck of the bottle and said detent means are secured to the inner surface of the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said labyrinth maze is formed in the inner surface of said cap and said detent means are secured to the outer surface of said neck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said neck has the same diameter as said container and said cap encompasses the upper portion of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said resilient means comprises a spring in said cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said telescoping members include an adapter means securing said adapter to one of said telescoping members, said adapter having said labyrinth maze formed on the surface thereof adjacent said other member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein the adapter is mounted on said container and setscrew means are provided for securing said adapter to said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein the skirt of said cap normally covers said setscrew means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein said securing means constitutes a hard setting adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein alignment ribs are formed on one of said members for centering said cap relative to said neck.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |