US3805986A
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Containers
Assignee: Labaz SA
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Filing: 1971-02-17
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Granted: 1974-04-23
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Expires: 1991-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A container such as, e.g., a bottle of synthetic material, has a neck closed by a lid integrally moulded with the neck. A cap of elastic material is moulded over the lid and the end of the neck.
Inventors
- 👤 J Gaudin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:22
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/74; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/002; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/56; B29L2031/565; B29L2031/712; B29L2031/7158; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A bottle of synthetic molded material having a neck, a lid integrally molded with the neck and closing off the end thereof, and a cap of elastic material in continuous molded contact along the entire outer surface of the lid and at least part of the lateral surface of the neck, the outer surface of the lid being formed with surface irregularities, the surface of the cap in contact with the lid having irregularities complementary to those of the outer surface of the lid thereby effecting said continuous contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A bottle of synthetic molded material having a neck, a lid integrally molded with the neck and closing off the end thereof, and a cap of elastic material in continuous molded contact along the entire outer surface of the lid and at least part of the lateral surface of the neck, the outer surface of the lid being formed with surface irregularities, the surface of the cap in contact with the lid having irregularities complementary to those of the outer surface of the lid thereby effecting said continuous contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A bottle according to claim 1, wherein the bottle contains a product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bottle according to claim 1, wherein the cap is of a material selected from the group consisting of natural elastomers, synthetic elastomers, and thermoplastic homopolymers and copolymers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bottle according to claim 1, wherein the neck has at least one laterally extending anchoring means shaped to resist the tearing off of the cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bottle according to claim 4, wherein the anchoring means comprises at least one annular groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bottle according to claim 4, wherein the anchoring means comprises at least one helical screwthread.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bottle according to claim 5, wherein the annular groove has a section of profile selected from a half-circle, half-ellipse, dovetail, square, rectangle, isosceles triangle, irregular triangle of which the side nearest the end of the neck is the smallest side and is perpendicular to the axis of the neck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bottle according to claim 1, wherein the cap is enclosed by a ring folded over said cap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bottle according to claim 8, wherein a tear-off protective plate is disposed on the cap and secured by said ring.
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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) | 1977-04-22 | 1977-10-22 | 1978-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-22 | 1981-10-22 | 1982-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-22 | 1985-10-22 | 1986-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |