US3779412A
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Locking finger sealed cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-08
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A locking cap for a bottle having a cap with downwardly extending fingers receivable over a rim formed on a bottle and including an annular slidable locking ring on the cap which when aligned with the cap in a first position is movable away from the flexible fingers so that they may flex outwardly and release the rim of the bottle and movable to a second position on the cap so as to substantially enclose the flexible fingers so that they cannot flex outwardly and the cap is locked to the bottle. A tongue and groove arrangement is formed between the ring and cap so that the ring may be moved from the locked to the unlocked position only when a particular orientation exists between the ring and the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kirton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A safety cap for a container formed with an outwardly extending rim about its neck and formed below the neck of said container comprising: a main body portion formed with an opening for receiving said neck of said container and formed with flexible fingers for passing over and clasping said rim of said container; a locking ring mounted on said main body portion and movable longitudinally of said body portion such that in a first position said flexible fingers are locked so that they cannot pass over said rim and in a second position said flexible fingers are unlocked so that they can pass over said rim, and said main body portion is formed with an annular groove and said ring has a projection receivable in said annular groove to lock said cap to said container when said projection is in said groove, a longitudinal groove formed in said main body portion so as to meet said annular groove such that said projection of said ring may be received therein for a particular angular orientation of said ring and main body portion to allow said locking ring to move to said second position and a ledge formed on said main body portion and engageable by said locking ring in said second position such that said locking ring is mounted for limited longitudinal movement relative to said main body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A safety cap for a container formed with an outwardly extending rim about its neck and formed below the neck of said container comprising: a main body portion formed with an opening for receiving said neck of said container and formed with flexible fingers for passing over and clasping said rim of said container; a locking ring mounted on said main body portion and movable longitudinally of said body portion such that in a first position said flexible fingers are locked so that they cannot pass over said rim and in a second position said flexible fingers are unlocked so that they can pass over said rim, and said main body portion is formed with an annular groove and said ring has a projection receivable in said annular groove to lock said cap to said container when said projection is in said groove, a longitudinal groove formed in said main body portion so as to meet said annular groove such that said projection of said ring may be received therein for a particular angular orientation of said ring and main body portion to allow said locking ring to move to said second position and a ledge formed on said main body portion and engageable by said locking ring in said second position such that said locking ring is mounted for limited longitudinal movement relative to said main body portion.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |