US3792803A
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Self-reclosing cap for containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-20
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1992-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A self-reclosing cap, preferably of plastic, is described which has a pouring aperture providing access to the contents of a bottle or other container with which the cap is used, and a sliding cover for the aperture which cover is normally closed by elastic cord and can be slid back by the user against the tension of the elastic cord to uncover the aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kessler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/26; B65D47/28; B65D47/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A self-reclosing dispensing cap for containers comprising a. a cylindrical side wall portion and a top portion, b. means for fastening said side wall portion to a container, c. a dispensing aperture in said top portion, d. said top portion having an undercut side groove in its upper side and a slidable cover member slidably retained in said groove, e. said cover member normally covering said aperture in a first position and being slidable to a second position in said groove to uncover the aperture, f. said cover having a recess in its top for receiving an elongated elastic cord extending transversely across said cover member in the said first position of the cover member, g. said cord being fixed to said top at its ends and to said cover member at its central portion, under sufficient tension to retain said cover member in said first position when no external force is exerted on said cover member to slide it to the open position, h. said elastic cord having knob-like enlarged portions at its ends, and corresponding recesses in the top of said cover for receiving and firmly retaining said enlarged portions to thereby anchor the ends of the elastic cord to the cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A self-reclosing dispensing cap for containers comprising a. a cylindrical side wall portion and a top portion, b. means for fastening said side wall portion to a container, c. a dispensing aperture in said top portion, d. said top portion having an undercut side groove in its upper side and a slidable cover member slidably retained in said groove, e. said cover member normally covering said aperture in a first position and being slidable to a second position in said groove to uncover the aperture, f. said cover having a recess in its top for receiving an elongated elastic cord extending transversely across said cover member in the said first position of the cover member, g. said cord being fixed to said top at its ends and to said cover member at its central portion, under sufficient tension to retain said cover member in said first position when no external force is exerted on said cover member to slide it to the open position, h. said elastic cord having knob-like enlarged portions at its ends, and corresponding recesses in the top of said cover for receiving and firmly retaining said enlarged portions to thereby anchor the ends of the elastic cord to the cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
253 words
A self-reclosing dispensing cap for containers comprising a. a cylindrical side wall portion and a top portion, b. means for fastending said side wall portion to a container, c. a dispensing aperture in said top portion, d. said top portion having an undercut slide groove in its upper side and a slidable cover member slidably retained in said groove, e. said cover member normally covering said aperture in a first position and being slidable to a second position in said groove to uncover the aperture, f. said cover having a recess in its top for receiving an elongated elastic cord extending transversely across said cover member in the said first position of the cover member, g. said cord being fixed to said top at its ends and to said cover member at its central portion, under sufficient tension to retain said cover member in said first position when no external force is exerted on said cover member to slide it to the open position, h. said cover member having finger engaging means engageable by the finger of a user to slide the cover member to open position against the tension of the elastic cord, i. said elastic cord having enlarged portions at its ends, and corresponding recesses in said cover for receiving and firmly retaining said enlarged portions to thereby anchor the ends of the elastic cord to the cap, j. and a transverse undercut groove in said slidable cover member for firmly receiving and retaining the central portion of said elastic cord.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
253 words
A self-reclosing dispensing cap for containers comprising a. a cylindrical side wall portion and a top portion, b. means for fastending said side wall portion to a container, c. a dispensing aperture in said top portion, d. said top portion having an undercut slide groove in its upper side and a slidable cover member slidably retained in said groove, e. said cover member normally covering said aperture in a first position and being slidable to a second position in said groove to uncover the aperture, f. said cover having a recess in its top for receiving an elongated elastic cord extending transversely across said cover member in the said first position of the cover member, g. said cord being fixed to said top at its ends and to said cover member at its central portion, under sufficient tension to retain said cover member in said first position when no external force is exerted on said cover member to slide it to the open position, h. said cover member having finger engaging means engageable by the finger of a user to slide the cover member to open position against the tension of the elastic cord, i. said elastic cord having enlarged portions at its ends, and corresponding recesses in said cover for receiving and firmly retaining said enlarged portions to thereby anchor the ends of the elastic cord to the cap, j. and a transverse undercut groove in said slidable cover member for firmly receiving and retaining the central portion of said elastic cord.
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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |