US4124150A
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Self-closing container outlet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-18
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Granted: 1978-11-07
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Expires: 1995-08-18
Abstract
Abstract The self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted to the aperture of the neck of the dispenser, comprises a channel member having a flat member issuing from one side of the aperture, parallel to the rectilinear axis of the neck; a reed being a stiffly flexible member fastened parallel to the channel member on the aperture, the reed being mounted to be urged at its uppermost terminal end contiguously with the upper portion of the interior side of the channel member; and means for enclosing the respective sideward edges of the channel member and the reed. A further primary embodiment of the self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted at the aperture of the neck of the dispenser comprises a pair of reeds mounted parallel to opposing sides of the aperture, the reeds being fabricated of a suitable stiffly flexible material, and the reeds being mounted to be urged together to contiguously contact each other at their upper portions; and means for enclosing the sideward edges of said reeds.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman W. Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; B65D47/2037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A self-closing container outlet for resilient containers to be mounted to the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a channel member having a flat member issuing from one side of said aperture, parallel to the rectilinear axis of said neck; a reed being a stiffly flexible semi-rigid strip fastened to each side of said channel member on said aperture, said reed being mounted to be urged at its uppermost terminal end into contiguous contact with the upper portion of the interior side of said channel member; and means for shielding the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed, said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including a pair of sidewalls issuing from said channel member and from said aperture in a square-cornered U-shaped-like configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A self-closing container outlet for resilient containers to be mounted to the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a channel member having a flat member issuing from one side of said aperture, parallel to the rectilinear axis of said neck; a reed being a stiffly flexible semi-rigid strip fastened to each side of said channel member on said aperture, said reed being mounted to be urged at its uppermost terminal end into contiguous contact with the upper portion of the interior side of said channel member; and means for shielding the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed, said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including a pair of sidewalls issuing from said channel member and from said aperture in a square-cornered U-shaped-like configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein an urging spring is provided on said reed to provide additional urging force on said reed toward said channel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a snap lock fastened distally from the uppermost terminal edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
129 words
A self-closing container outlet for resilient containers to be mounted to the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a channel member having a flat member issuing from one side of said aperture, parallel to the rectilinear axis of said neck; a reed being a stiffly flexible semi-rigid strip fastened to each side of said channel member on said aperture, said reed being mounted to be urged at its uppermost terminal end into contiguous contact with the upper portion of the interior side of said channel member; and means for shielding the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
A self-closing container outlet for resilient containers to be mounted to the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a channel member having a flat member issuing from one side of said aperture, parallel to the rectilinear axis of said neck; a reed being a stiffly flexible semi-rigid strip fastened to each side of said channel member on said aperture, said reed being mounted to be urged at its uppermost terminal end into contiguous contact with the upper portion of the interior side of said channel member; and means for shielding the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
A self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted at the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a pair of reeds mounted parallel to opposing sides of said aperture, said reeds being fabricated of a suitable stiffly flexible material, and said reeds being mounted to be urged together to contiguously contact each other at their upper portions; and means for enclosing the sideward edges of said reeds, said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted at the aperture of the neck of said dispenser, comprising: a pair of reeds mounted parallel to opposing sides of said aperture, said reeds being fabricated of a suitable stiffly flexible material, and said reeds being mounted to be urged together to contiguously contact each other at their upper portions; and means for enclosing the sideward edges of said reeds, said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed includes flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
A self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted at the aperture of the neck of said dispenser comprising: a pair of reeds mounted parallel to opposing sides of said sperture, said reeds being fabricated of a suitable stiffly flexible material, and said reeds being mounted to be urged together to contiguously contact each other at their upper portions; and means for enclosing the sideward edges of said reeds said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
A self-closing cap for resilient dispenser-containers to be mounted at the aperture of the neck of said dispenser comprising: a pair of reeds mounted parallel to opposing sides of said sperture, said reeds being fabricated of a suitable stiffly flexible material, and said reeds being mounted to be urged together to contiguously contact each other at their upper portions; and means for enclosing the sideward edges of said reeds said means for enclosing said channel member and said reed including flexible walls fastened to the respective sideward edges of said channel member and said reed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including an urging spring for providing additional urging force to urge the uppermost terminal edges of said reeds together.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including a snap lock being disposed distally from the uppermost terminal edge on the interior terminal edge.
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) | 1981-11-06 | 1982-05-08 | 1982-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-06 | 1986-05-08 | 1986-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-06 | 1990-05-08 | 1990-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |