US4071157A
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Safety stoppering device
Assignee: EURACOM SA
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1997-03-14
Abstract
Abstract The invention pertains to a tamper-proof device for containers made of plastic materials provided with a threaded collar intended for fitting a screw cap, characterized by the fact that it comprises a rupturable platelet intended to be fitted between the container and the cap, around the collar, said platelet comprising at least one locking tooth for the purpose of being engaged by at least one tooth borne for this purpose by aforesaid cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramon Apellaniz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:31
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/12; B67D1/14; B67D1/1405; B67D1/1438; B67D3/00; B67D3/0025; F; F16; F16K; F16K21/00; F16K21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
Tamper-proof device for containers made of plastic materials provided with a threaded collar intended for fitting a screw cap, characterized by the fact that it comprises a rupturable platelet intended to be fitted between the container and the cap, around the collar, said platelet comprising at least one locking tooth for the purpose of being engaged by at least one tooth borne for this purpose by aforesaid stopper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
Tamper-proof device for containers made of plastic materials provided with a threaded collar intended for fitting a screw cap, characterized by the fact that it comprises a rupturable platelet intended to be fitted between the container and the cap, around the collar, said platelet comprising at least one locking tooth for the purpose of being engaged by at least one tooth borne for this purpose by aforesaid stopper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that aforesaid platelet is maintained in its assigned position by a protrusion provided for this purpose on the container, this protrusion being engaged in a corresponding cut away portion of aforesaid platelet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that aforesaid platelet boasts a general annular shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that aforesaid tooth of the platelet comprises a slanting surface and an abrupt surface, aforesaid slanting surface extending in the screwing sense of the cap and in the plane of the platelet, right up to the abrupt drop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the cap boasts two diametrically opposite teeth on the bottom inside part of the skirt of aforesaid cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the tooth of aforesaid cap engages the tooth of aforesaid platelet at the end of the screwing on of the cap on the collar, after temporarily pressing down the tooth of the platelet, the latter being provided for this purpose with a hollowed out part in its bottom surface, just under aforesaid tooth.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |