US3925852A
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Bag closure device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A generally plate-like bag closure device that includes an entry throat which guides the twisted neck of a bag into an interior mouth section, the bag''s twisted neck being retained within the mouth section by a plurality of contiguous teeth to hold the bag in a closed attitude. The mouth section of the plate-shaped bag closure is subdivided into a closure area and a latching area, each area being provided with a plurality of teeth that are contiguous one to the other. Further, the teeth within the mouth section are disposed in mirror relation relative to a center line that bisects the mouth section and the entry throat.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolland E Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/1616; B65D33/1625; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/155; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44906; Y10T24/44915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A generally plate like bag closure device comprising an interior mouth section adapted to hold the neck of a bag in closure relationship within said mouth section, said mouth section being defined by oppositely disposed jaws interconnected by a shoulder portion, and said mouth section comprising a closure area and a latching area, each area being provided with a plurality of flexible teeth that are substantially touching along adjacent side edges when said teeth are not engaged with a bag, and structure defining an entry throat through which a bag neck may be disposed within said mouth section from the exterior of said bag closure device, said teeth within said mouth''s closure area being each of a generally wedge shaped geometry which extend from the center point of said mouth section to the periphery of said mouth section, and said teeth within said mouth''s latching area being angled inwardly toward the center of said mouth section away from said entry throat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A generally plate like bag closure device comprising an interior mouth section adapted to hold the neck of a bag in closure relationship within said mouth section, said mouth section being defined by oppositely disposed jaws interconnected by a shoulder portion, and said mouth section comprising a closure area and a latching area, each area being provided with a plurality of flexible teeth that are substantially touching along adjacent side edges when said teeth are not engaged with a bag, and structure defining an entry throat through which a bag neck may be disposed within said mouth section from the exterior of said bag closure device, said teeth within said mouth''s closure area being each of a generally wedge shaped geometry which extend from the center point of said mouth section to the periphery of said mouth section, and said teeth within said mouth''s latching area being angled inwardly toward the center of said mouth section away from said entry throat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bag closure device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mouth section and entry throat are bisected by a common center line, said teeth within said mouth section being disposed in mirror relationship about said center line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bag closure device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said jaws are at least about twice as thick as said fingers.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |