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Bottle closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-22
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-06-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention is concerned with a closure for a bottle or jar wherein the neck of the bottle or jar is provided with an annular bead spacer from the mouth, and the closure includes a clip removably embraceable about the neck for retention by the bead, a strap extending from the clip along the neck, and a cap on the strap remote from the clip for closing engagement over the mouth.
Inventors
- 👤 Ellis C. Glover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A bottle closure integrally fabricated of resiliently flexible plastic and a bottle having a neck, a mouth at one end of the neck and a bead on the neck spaced from the mouth, said closure comprising: a generally C-shaped resilient clip removably embraceable about the neck in conforming engagement with the bead for retention by the latter spaced from the mouth, a strap upstanding from a medial region of said clip closely adjacent the neck toward said mouth, and a cap extending from the upper end of said strap engageable in closing relation over and sealingly engageable about the mouth, said strap being flexible to mount said closure for swinging movement between said closing relation and an open relation spaced from said mouth with said strap extending away from said neck, so that strap displacement toward said neck moves said cap toward said closing relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A bottle closure integrally fabricated of resiliently flexible plastic and a bottle having a neck, a mouth at one end of the neck and a bead on the neck spaced from the mouth, said closure comprising: a generally C-shaped resilient clip removably embraceable about the neck in conforming engagement with the bead for retention by the latter spaced from the mouth, a strap upstanding from a medial region of said clip closely adjacent the neck toward said mouth, and a cap extending from the upper end of said strap engageable in closing relation over and sealingly engageable about the mouth, said strap being flexible to mount said closure for swinging movement between said closing relation and an open relation spaced from said mouth with said strap extending away from said neck, so that strap displacement toward said neck moves said cap toward said closing relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bottle closure according to claim 1, said clip being of hollow cross-sectional configuration for conforming receiving the neck bead within the clip hollow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A bottle closure according to claim 1, wherein the neck bead is of constant cross-sectional configuration and extending annularly about the neck, said clip being of constant cross-sectional configuration for conforming overlying engagement with the bead in any desired angular position about the neck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bottle closure according to claim 1, said strap being substantially straight in undistended condition for extension closely along the bottle neck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A bottle closure according to claim 4, said cap including a top wall engageable over the mouth opening, and a peripheral side wall extending circumferentially entirely about the mouth, said strap having its upper end connected to the lower edge of and substantially coplanar with said peripheral side wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A bottle closure according to claim 1, said cap including a top wall engageable over the mouth opening, a peripheral side wall extending circumferentially entirely about the mouth, and a resiliently flexible inwardly extending circumferential lip on the lower edge of said peripheral side wall for conforming engagement with the neck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bottle closure according to claim 6, said clip being of hollow cross-sectional configuration for receiving the neck bead within the clip hollow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bottle closure according to claim 7, said strap being substantially straight in undistended condition for extension closely along the bottle neck.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |