US4207990A
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Hermetically sealed container with plural access ports
Assignee: Catalent USA Woodstock Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-03
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1999-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A hermetically sealed container with plural access ports is provided. The closure includes a severable dome unitary with the container and positioned over the container access opening. The dome is severable from the container by the action of a collar threadedly attached to the container. The dome is further provided with an access aperture that is closed off by a twist-off cap which, upon removal, exposes the dispensing aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard H. Weiler
- 👤 Louis T. Pagels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/10; A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/1406; A61J1/1412; A61J1/1418; A61J1/1462; A61J1/1475; A61J1/18; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/0223; B65D1/023; B65D1/0238; A61J1/1468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A hermetically sealed container having a hollow body portion, a neck portion unitary with the body portion and defining a container access opening, and a closure means for said access opening but providing plural access ports, which closure means comprises: a dome means over said access opening, defining a draining aperture and having a peripheral flange; an upstanding hollow stem around said draining aperture and unitary with said dome means, said hollow stem being dimensioned to receive therewithin a draining spike; a twist-off cap at the distal end of said hollow stem, connected thereto by a frangible web unitary with the cap and the stem, and covering the draining aperture; and a severable annular web depending from said dome means, unitary therewith and with the distal end of the neck portion, and spaced inwardly from the periphery of the dome means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A hermetically sealed container having a hollow body portion, a neck portion unitary with the body portion and defining a container access opening, and a closure means for said access opening but providing plural access ports, which closure means comprises: a dome means over said access opening, defining a draining aperture and having a peripheral flange; an upstanding hollow stem around said draining aperture and unitary with said dome means, said hollow stem being dimensioned to receive therewithin a draining spike; a twist-off cap at the distal end of said hollow stem, connected thereto by a frangible web unitary with the cap and the stem, and covering the draining aperture; and a severable annular web depending from said dome means, unitary therewith and with the distal end of the neck portion, and spaced inwardly from the periphery of the dome means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 wherein the neck portion is provided with external threads around the lateral surface thereof and wherein an internally-threaded collar is threadedly engaging the neck portion; said collar having a plurality of inwardly projecting, flexible blade members snappingly engaging said severable annular web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said twist-off cap includes a cap body portion and tab means extending outwardly therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 wherein the peripheral flange of said dome means is provided with a circumferential groove enhancing rigidity of the flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 wherein the distal end of the neck portion terminates in a circumferential, outwardly-extending flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 further provided with a unitary hanger means at the bottom thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hermetically sealed container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said draining aperture in the dome means is situated at the apex of the dome means.
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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |