US3868037A
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Container and safety closure therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-02
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1992-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A combination container and safety locking closure for chemicals that are dangerous such as bleaches and the like. The closure has a closure portion that is screwed onto the externally threaded neck of a container and fits snugly on the upper part of the container. There is a skirt which flares from the closure part, said skirt having oppositely arranged inwardly opening recesses adapted to be received in lugs provided therefor on the container. The material of the container is flexible and resilient, such as a plastic (Polyethylene) when the lugs are in the recesses, the closure device is locked on the container. In order to release the closure, the sides of the container below the lugs and below the free edge of the skirt are squeezed or pressed inwardly so that the lugs are forced out of the recesses of the skirt, where upon, the closure device may be unscrewed. With the closure device removed, it may be turned with the open end of the skirt turned upwardly and used as a measuring cup.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton J Grossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/045; B65D50/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
The combination of: a container of resilient material, said container having a tapered upper portion terminating in a pouring neck, said container having at least one locking part on said tapered portion; and a closure device for said container, said closure device comprising: a hollow closure portion for attachment to the neck of the container, said closure portion being closed by a wall at one end and is open at the other end; a frusto-conical skirt flaring from the open end of the closure portion, said skirt being open at its free end which is opposite said closure portion; at least one complementary locking part for the skirt adjacent the free end thereof, said locking part of the skirt being for releasable interlocking engagement with the locking part of the container when the closure device is in sealing position on the neck of the container, said locking parts being released by inward pressure on a place on the container adjacent the locking parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
The combination of: a container of resilient material, said container having a tapered upper portion terminating in a pouring neck, said container having at least one locking part on said tapered portion; and a closure device for said container, said closure device comprising: a hollow closure portion for attachment to the neck of the container, said closure portion being closed by a wall at one end and is open at the other end; a frusto-conical skirt flaring from the open end of the closure portion, said skirt being open at its free end which is opposite said closure portion; at least one complementary locking part for the skirt adjacent the free end thereof, said locking part of the skirt being for releasable interlocking engagement with the locking part of the container when the closure device is in sealing position on the neck of the container, said locking parts being released by inward pressure on a place on the container adjacent the locking parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein the skirt is non-resilient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein there is a handle on the container adjacent the locking part of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention definEd by claim 3, including a mark adjacent the handle for indicating the pressure point for releasing the closure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein the neck of the container is externally threaded and the closure portion is internally threaded for threadable reception on the neck of said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention defined by claim 5, wherein the internal threads of the closure portion, are so correlated relative to external threads on the neck of the container that when the closure portion is screwed on to the neck of the container, the locking part of the skirt will interlock with a locking part on the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined by claim 5, wherein the locking parts comprise a lug and a recess for reception of the lug.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention defined by claim 7, wherein the sides of the lug and recess that engage each other when the closure device is locked on the container, are substantially in a radial plane relative to the container and closure device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention defined by claim 7, wherein the lug is on the interior of the skirt and the recess is in the wall of the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention defined by claim 7, including a sealing disc in the closure portion, said sealing disc providing a seal for the free end of the neck of the container when the closure device is secured on the container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention defined by claim 7, wherein the lug is on the container and the recess is in the skirt.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention defined by claim 11, wherein there are two diametrically arranged lugs on the container and two diametrically arranged recesses in the skirt for reception of said lugs.
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |