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Multi-purpose closure for containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-31
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A closure for a container. The closure includes a base member having a central portion and a peripheral flange and a cover member also having a central portion and a peripheral flange. The cover member is adapted to be releasably secured to the base member such that when secured a cavity is formed between the respective members. The cavity is adapted for holding products, e.g., premiums or advertising material therein. Alternatively, a game or amusement device can be disposed within the cavity. To that end, in one embodiment of the invention the base member includes at least one recess and at least one ball adapted to fit within the recess to provide a game of skill. Means are provided, such as a cross-cut in the closure to enable a straw to be extended therethrough and into the container with the closure in place. A marginal portion is provided in one embodiment on the flange of the cover member to facilitate the separation of the cover member from the base member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Labe, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/36; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/28; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/02; B65D2231/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A closure for a container, said container having a flanged mouth, said closure comprising a base member and a cover member releasably secured together for repeatable releasable securement as a unit on the mouth of said container, said base member having a central portion and a peripheral flange, said flange being configured to snap-fit over the flanged mouth of the container, said cover member having a central portion and a recessed peripheral flanged portion for receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member, said cover member being disposed over said base member with the central portions of said members being spaced apart and defining a cavity therebetween for receipt of an article, the releasable securement of said cover member and base member being effected by the receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member within the recessed flanged portion of the cover member, said cover member being replaceably removable from said base member to provide ready access to said cavity without removing the base member from said container, said closure including means enabling a straw to be extended therethrough and into said container, said means comprises an opening in said cover member and an aligned opening in said base member, through which aligned openings the straw can be inserted into the container when said cover member and base member are connected together, said opening in said base member comprising a cross-cut slit and wherein the opening in said cover member is a circular hole and wherein the central portion of the cover member contiguous with said hole is in the form of a disc-like depression including a flanged portion abutting the central portion of the base member contiguous with said slit.--
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A closure for a container, said container having a flanged mouth, said closure comprising a base member and a cover member releasably secured together for repeatable releasable securement as a unit on the mouth of said container, said base member having a central portion and a peripheral flange, said flange being configured to snap-fit over the flanged mouth of the container, said cover member having a central portion and a recessed peripheral flanged portion for receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member, said cover member being disposed over said base member with the central portions of said members being spaced apart and defining a cavity therebetween for receipt of an article, the releasable securement of said cover member and base member being effected by the receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member within the recessed flanged portion of the cover member, said cover member being replaceably removable from said base member to provide ready access to said cavity without removing the base member from said container, said closure including means enabling a straw to be extended therethrough and into said container, said means comprises an opening in said cover member and an aligned opening in said base member, through which aligned openings the straw can be inserted into the container when said cover member and base member are connected together, said opening in said base member comprising a cross-cut slit and wherein the opening in said cover member is a circular hole and wherein the central portion of the cover member contiguous with said hole is in the form of a disc-like depression including a flanged portion abutting the central portion of the base member contiguous with said slit.--
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
283 words
A closure for a container, said container having a flanged mouth, said closure comprising a base member and a cover member releasable secured together for repeatable releasable securement as a unit on the mouth of said container, said base member having a central portion and a peripheral flange, said flange being configured to snap-fit over the flanged mouth of the container, said cover member having a central portion and a recessed peripheral flanged portion for receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member, said cover member being disposed over said base member with the central portions of said members being spaced apart and defining a cavity therebetween for receipt of an article, the releasable securement of said cover member and base member being effected by the receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member within the recessed flanged portion of the cover member, said cover member being releasably removable from said base member to provide ready access to said cavity without removing the base member from said container, said closure including means enabling a straw to be extended therethrough and into said container, said means comprises an opening in said cover member and an aligned opening in said base member, through which aligned openings the straw can be inserted into the container when said cover member and base member are connected together, said opening in said cover member comprising a cross-cut slit and wherein the opening in the base member comprises a circular hole and wherein the central portion of the base member contiguous with said hole is in the form of a disc-like projection including a flanged portion abutting the central portion of the cover member contiguous with said slit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
283 words
A closure for a container, said container having a flanged mouth, said closure comprising a base member and a cover member releasable secured together for repeatable releasable securement as a unit on the mouth of said container, said base member having a central portion and a peripheral flange, said flange being configured to snap-fit over the flanged mouth of the container, said cover member having a central portion and a recessed peripheral flanged portion for receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member, said cover member being disposed over said base member with the central portions of said members being spaced apart and defining a cavity therebetween for receipt of an article, the releasable securement of said cover member and base member being effected by the receipt of the peripheral flange of the base member within the recessed flanged portion of the cover member, said cover member being releasably removable from said base member to provide ready access to said cavity without removing the base member from said container, said closure including means enabling a straw to be extended therethrough and into said container, said means comprises an opening in said cover member and an aligned opening in said base member, through which aligned openings the straw can be inserted into the container when said cover member and base member are connected together, said opening in said cover member comprising a cross-cut slit and wherein the opening in the base member comprises a circular hole and wherein the central portion of the base member contiguous with said hole is in the form of a disc-like projection including a flanged portion abutting the central portion of the cover member contiguous with said slit.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |