US4093096A
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Removable stopper for a screw-neck bottle
Assignee: Arts et Techniques Nouvelles SA
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Filing: 1977-05-19
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1997-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A removable stopper for a screw-neck bottle. The bottle has a radial projection arranged transverse to the thread forming a stop at the lower end of the thread. The stopper has a mating internal thread also having a terminal transverse radial projection at the lower end thereof. A second transverse radial projection spaced from and parallel to the terminating projection is formed on the stopper inner wall. The second projection resides on a weakened portion of the stopper wall to permit it to flex radially and pass over the transverse projection on the bottle neck when either applied to or removed from the bottle. The bottle neck projection is closely confined between the two projections on the stopper when in engaged position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Julien Augros
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/62; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D41/0407; B65D41/0414; B65D41/0471; B65D41/0478
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A removable stopper for a screw-neck bottle wherein the bottle neck is formed with a radial projection arranged transverse to the thread at the lower end of the external surface thereof, said stopper comprising: a generally cylindrical closure having a closed upper end and a lower open skirt portion, the internal surface of said skirt being formed with a thread configured to mate with the thread on the bottle neck; a first radial projection at the lower end of said internal thread and arranged transverse thereto; and a second radial projection parallel to and spaced from said first projection, said second projection being surrounded by a zone of the material of said skirt, said zone bearing said second projection being weakened whereby when said bottle neck is engaged by said stopper, said weakened zone flexes to permit said second projection to move radially upon abutting the projection on said bottle neck to pass thereover when moving in either direction, said first and second projections being arranged and configured to closely confine the projection on said bottle neck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A removable stopper for a screw-neck bottle wherein the bottle neck is formed with a radial projection arranged transverse to the thread at the lower end of the external surface thereof, said stopper comprising: a generally cylindrical closure having a closed upper end and a lower open skirt portion, the internal surface of said skirt being formed with a thread configured to mate with the thread on the bottle neck; a first radial projection at the lower end of said internal thread and arranged transverse thereto; and a second radial projection parallel to and spaced from said first projection, said second projection being surrounded by a zone of the material of said skirt, said zone bearing said second projection being weakened whereby when said bottle neck is engaged by said stopper, said weakened zone flexes to permit said second projection to move radially upon abutting the projection on said bottle neck to pass thereover when moving in either direction, said first and second projections being arranged and configured to closely confine the projection on said bottle neck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The stopper as recited in claim 1, wherein the weakened zone of the skirt is obtained by thinning down this zone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stopper as recited in claim 1, wherein the weakened zone of the skirt is obtained by a notch in the outer face of the skirt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The stopper as recited in claim 1, wherein the weakened zone of the skirt is obtained by a cut-out partially around the zone of the skirt, which determines an elastic tongue bearing the second projection.
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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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |