US3812741A
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Bottle cap remover
Assignee: Alexander Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract This bottle cap remover includes a unitary body having an opening adapted to receive a bottle cap of the type having circumferential ribs and grooves. The opening defines a side wall and an end closure wall, the side wall including a corresponding number of ribs and grooves compatibly shaped to suit the ribs and grooves of the cap. The closure wall is engageable by the cap to facilitate the cap removal, which is effectuated by twisting the body.
Inventors
- 👤 C Heine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:50
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A bottle cap remover for removing one twist-off bottle cap having a plurality of circumferential ribs and grooves and another twist-off bottle cap having a different number of ribs and grooves, the bottle cap remover comprising: a. a body including: 1. an annular side wall defining an opening and having a first row of ribs and grooves disposed about the mouth of the opening, and equal in number and compatibily formed to receive and mate with the ribs and grooves of one of said bottle caps and having a second row of ribs and grooves spaced from the mouth of the opening and equal in number and compatibly formed to receive and mate with the ribs and grooves of the other of said bottle caps, said second row of spaced ribs projecting radially inwardly of the first row to provide an intermittent abutment means engageable by said one cap, the radially outer limits of said second row and the radially inner limits of said first row being substantially coincident, 2. an end wall integrally formed with the side wall and engageable by said other cap, and 3. gripping means including a lug projecting outwardly of the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A bottle cap remover for removing one twist-off bottle cap having a plurality of circumferential ribs and grooves and another twist-off bottle cap having a different number of ribs and grooves, the bottle cap remover comprising: a. a body including: 1. an annular side wall defining an opening and having a first row of ribs and grooves disposed about the mouth of the opening, and equal in number and compatibily formed to receive and mate with the ribs and grooves of one of said bottle caps and having a second row of ribs and grooves spaced from the mouth of the opening and equal in number and compatibly formed to receive and mate with the ribs and grooves of the other of said bottle caps, said second row of spaced ribs projecting radially inwardly of the first row to provide an intermittent abutment means engageable by said one cap, the radially outer limits of said second row and the radially inner limits of said first row being substantially coincident, 2. an end wall integrally formed with the side wall and engageable by said other cap, and 3. gripping means including a lug projecting outwardly of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
an end wall integrally formed with the side wall and engageable by said other cap, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
an end wall integrally formed with the side wall and engageable by said other cap, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
gripping means including a lug projecting outwardly of the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
gripping means including a lug projecting outwardly of the body.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |