US4244480A
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Cap for sealing containers
Assignee: TECO IBERICA SA
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Filing: 1979-07-23
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-07-23
Abstract
Abstract Cap for sealing containers comprising a hood member, a resilient sealing member adapted for press fit insertion in the container neck, an axial rod engaging internally with said sealing member and an annular portion fixedly attached to said hood member and adapted for retaining the sealing member.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio Puig Planas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/18; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/28; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0015; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A cap for sealing containers, said cap having a hood member adapted for surrounding the side walls and top of the container neck and a resilient material sealing member adapted for press fit insertion in the interior of the neck and having a generally hollow cylindrical shape, closed at one end and having an annular flange at the other end, comprising in combination: an axial rod extending from the interior of the hood member, the free end of which is applied in the interior of the sealing member against the closed end thereof and an annular portion attached to the hood member and adapted for retaining the sealing member by means of the annular flange thereof, and having an inner body member attached to the hood member and formed by a first body portion having its outer lateral configuration of the same dimensions as the inner side wall of the hood member, said first body portion being attached at the lower end thereof by way of a joining portion to a second body portion suitable for adaptation to the outer side wall of the neck, there being defined between said body portions a substantially tubular free space and said second body portion being crowned by said annular portion adapted to cover the edges of the neck orifice, leaving the orifice free, and to retain the sealing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A cap for sealing containers, said cap having a hood member adapted for surrounding the side walls and top of the container neck and a resilient material sealing member adapted for press fit insertion in the interior of the neck and having a generally hollow cylindrical shape, closed at one end and having an annular flange at the other end, comprising in combination: an axial rod extending from the interior of the hood member, the free end of which is applied in the interior of the sealing member against the closed end thereof and an annular portion attached to the hood member and adapted for retaining the sealing member by means of the annular flange thereof, and having an inner body member attached to the hood member and formed by a first body portion having its outer lateral configuration of the same dimensions as the inner side wall of the hood member, said first body portion being attached at the lower end thereof by way of a joining portion to a second body portion suitable for adaptation to the outer side wall of the neck, there being defined between said body portions a substantially tubular free space and said second body portion being crowned by said annular portion adapted to cover the edges of the neck orifice, leaving the orifice free, and to retain the sealing member.
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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |