US3785519A
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Bottle caps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-06
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A bottle cap having an integral appendage which is pulled by hand to detach the bottle cap from the bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 N Huh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A bottle cap comprising: A. A CAP BODY; B. A STRIP SECTION THROUGH THE LENGTH OF THE BODY WITH A PAIR OF LINES FORMED BY A SERIES OF PERFORATIONS ON THE TOP OF THE BODY, ONE LINE RUNNING ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE STRIP SECTION, AND A CORRESPONDING PAIR OF CONTINUOUS GROOVES ON THE INSIDE OF THE BODY APPROXIMATELY OPPOSITE EACH LINE; AND C. A TAB END EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE STRIP SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A bottle cap comprising: A. A CAP BODY; B. A STRIP SECTION THROUGH THE LENGTH OF THE BODY WITH A PAIR OF LINES FORMED BY A SERIES OF PERFORATIONS ON THE TOP OF THE BODY, ONE LINE RUNNING ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE STRIP SECTION, AND A CORRESPONDING PAIR OF CONTINUOUS GROOVES ON THE INSIDE OF THE BODY APPROXIMATELY OPPOSITE EACH LINE; AND C. A TAB END EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE STRIP SECTION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bottle cap as recited in claim 1 including a cork seal on the inside face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bottle cap as recited in claim 1 wherein the tab end has a formed loop to insert a finger.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |