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Closure construction for container with lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A closure construction is provided for a container having a neck portion with a top rim, an annular shoulder spaced from said top rim, projections spaced outwardly from said neck portion defining male threads located between said top rim and said shoulder, and a closure lid for the container has a closed top wall, an annular side wall with a plurality of generally vertically extending, circumferentially spaced, inwardly projecting corrugations, said corrugations having an interior surface defining respective portions of a female thread engageable with said male thread. In a preferred embodiment, the annular side wall of said closure lid includes an inwardly extending formation spaced from said female thread and engageable over said shoulder of the neck portion of said shoulder.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Eberhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0435; B65D41/0442; B65D41/0464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A closure and container combination comprising a container having a cylindrical neck with a top opening and a substantially flat rim surrounding the top opening, a male thread projecting outwardly around the side of said neck extending inwardly from said rim, an annular cylindrical ring formation on said neck spaced inwardly from said male thread, a container closure lid having a recessed central portion closing the neck opening, a raised peripheral annular portion overlying said rim and a cylindrical depending skirt portion extending inwardly from said rim, an annular ceiling insert disposed between said lid raised peripheral annular portion and said rim, said lid cylindrical skirt portion having an upper section adjacent said rim with circumferentially spaced vertically extending inwardly projecting corrugations which are malleable and deformed to define a female thread when engaged on said male thread, said lid skirt having a lower section with the same diameter as the upper section but free of corrugations and connected to said upper section and being at least one third the length of said upper section, said lower section having a lower edge with an inwardly directed flange circumferentially engaging said ring formation and centering the lid as it is threaded to said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A closure and container combination comprising a container having a cylindrical neck with a top opening and a substantially flat rim surrounding the top opening, a male thread projecting outwardly around the side of said neck extending inwardly from said rim, an annular cylindrical ring formation on said neck spaced inwardly from said male thread, a container closure lid having a recessed central portion closing the neck opening, a raised peripheral annular portion overlying said rim and a cylindrical depending skirt portion extending inwardly from said rim, an annular ceiling insert disposed between said lid raised peripheral annular portion and said rim, said lid cylindrical skirt portion having an upper section adjacent said rim with circumferentially spaced vertically extending inwardly projecting corrugations which are malleable and deformed to define a female thread when engaged on said male thread, said lid skirt having a lower section with the same diameter as the upper section but free of corrugations and connected to said upper section and being at least one third the length of said upper section, said lower section having a lower edge with an inwardly directed flange circumferentially engaging said ring formation and centering the lid as it is threaded to said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An enclosure according to claim 1 wherein the inner diameter of said flange is substantially equal to the outer diameter of said male thread.
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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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |