US3958719A
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US
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Relating to containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-30
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1992-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A container for fluids which is closed by a cap which is inserted into the neck of the container. A coupling member is interposed between the neck and the cap which is fitted to the container after it has been formed. The coupling member is readily attachable to the container from its exterior without requiring any modification to the container and has a central bore to receive the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis H. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D39/00; B65D39/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A coupling member for an outwardly projecting neck of a container wherein the container neck terminates in an outer free edge, said coupling member comprising a sleeve adapted to be inserted into the container neck, securing means of the snap locking type engageable over an outwardly projecting container neck for releasable securing the sleeve to the neck, sealing means automatically engageable when the sleeve is inserted into the neck for sealing the sleeve with respect to the neck, the sleeve having an internal screw thread adapted to engage a screw threaded bung used to close the container neck, and locking means for locking the sleeve with respect to the container neck to prevent relative rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A coupling member for an outwardly projecting neck of a container wherein the container neck terminates in an outer free edge, said coupling member comprising a sleeve adapted to be inserted into the container neck, securing means of the snap locking type engageable over an outwardly projecting container neck for releasable securing the sleeve to the neck, sealing means automatically engageable when the sleeve is inserted into the neck for sealing the sleeve with respect to the neck, the sleeve having an internal screw thread adapted to engage a screw threaded bung used to close the container neck, and locking means for locking the sleeve with respect to the container neck to prevent relative rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the securing means includes an annular means of channel section for fitting over the neck of the container, and the locking means includes an axial key on the exterior of said sleeve projecting radially into the channel of said channel section, and a cooperating axially extending radially opening keyway on the interior of the container neck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the securing means includes an annular means of channel section for fitting over the neck of the container, and the locking means includes at least one axially extending and radially projecting rib on the exterior of the container neck, a notch in said annular means for telescoping over said rib, and a lug on said annular means adjacent said notch for welding to said rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the sealing means includes the coupling member and the neck being provided with co-operating grooves housing an O ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the securing means includes an annular means of channel section for fitting over the neck of the container, and the sealing means is in the form of a gasket in the base of the channel section annular means and engaging the top of the neck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 which said locking means includes cooperating lugs on the container and notches on the coupling member for preventing rotation of the container and said coupling member relative to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 including means on the coupling member to directly receive an overcap in releasable interlocked relation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the coupling member is formed of a resilient plastics material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 1 in which the coupling member is dimensional to have a press fit on the neck of the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 9 in which the securing means includes an annular means of channel section for fitting over the neck of the container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 10 in which the annular means has undercut means for cooperation with a protrusion on the neck to retain the member in the neck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A coupling member for the neck of a container as claimed in claim 11 in which the protrusion and undercut are complementarily shaped.
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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) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |