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US3776406A
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Safety closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-04
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A safety closure for a container having an outwardly extending annular lip, said closure comprising a cap having an inwardly extending fixed lug which engages the underside of the lip and an opposite hinged lug which normally engages the underside of the lip but which can be pulled outwardly to disengage the lug permitting removal of the cap. The under surfaces of the two lugs may be tapered so that the cap can merely be pushed in place over the lip.
Inventors
- 👤 B Milbourne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/066; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00351; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00574; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00629; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/0074; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796; B65D2543/00953; B65D2543/00962; B65D2543/00981; B65D2543/0099
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A safety closure including a container having a neck with an outwardly extending annular lip and a cap for said container comprising in combination: a. a cap of a resilient material having a top portion and a downwardly extending skirt, b. said skirt extending downwardly below said lip, c. an integral, inwardly extending fixed lug on said skirt, said lug engaging the under surface of said lip, d. a hinged integral, inwardly extending portion opposite said fixed lug, said hinged portion having a lug also engaging the under surface of said lip, e. said hinged portion having a living hinge connecting one end thereof to the cap whereby, f. said lug on the hinged portion normally engages the under surface of the said lip and can be pulled outwardly to disengage the lip and permit removal of the cap. g. the hinged lug being cut out within the skirt, with a portion of the skirt extending under the lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A safety closure including a container having a neck with an outwardly extending annular lip and a cap for said container comprising in combination: a. a cap of a resilient material having a top portion and a downwardly extending skirt, b. said skirt extending downwardly below said lip, c. an integral, inwardly extending fixed lug on said skirt, said lug engaging the under surface of said lip, d. a hinged integral, inwardly extending portion opposite said fixed lug, said hinged portion having a lug also engaging the under surface of said lip, e. said hinged portion having a living hinge connecting one end thereof to the cap whereby, f. said lug on the hinged portion normally engages the under surface of the said lip and can be pulled outwardly to disengage the lip and permit removal of the cap. g. the hinged lug being cut out within the skirt, with a portion of the skirt extending under the lug.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |