US4256233A
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Blank for a bottle cap
Assignee: Wicanders Korkfabriker AB
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Filing: 1978-02-10
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1998-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A blank for forming a bottle cap is disclosed, the completed bottle cap having a tear tab cooperating with score lines extending across the top of the cap for manual removal of the cap from a bottle. Two score lines are provided which extend from the tear tab to the opposite side of the blank, the score lines being asymmetrical to facilitate the formation of a tear-off tab. The described arrangements of score lines serve to obtain an easy removal of the cap from a bottle after the tearing operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Sune Harding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/40; B65D41/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A blank for forming a sealing cap, said blank comprising a flat sheet of metal defining an inner circular upper cap part and an annular peripheral side part surrounding the upper part, and tear-off means extending radially outwardly from the said side part of the blank, there being two score lines in the material forming the blank, the score lines extending from the vicinity of the tear-off means to positions on the opposite side of a central part of the blank, the score lines being asymmetrical and terminating in regions adjacent the edge of the blank, the arrangement being such that the distance clockwise from one side edge of the tear-off means along the first part of the outer peripheral edge of the side part of the blank to a first radius extending from the central point of the blank through the end point of a first one of the score lines is substantially different from the distance counter clockwise from the other side edge of the tear-off means along a second part of the outer peripheral edge of the side part of the blank to a second radius extending from the central point through the end point of the second score line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A blank for forming a sealing cap, said blank comprising a flat sheet of metal defining an inner circular upper cap part and an annular peripheral side part surrounding the upper part, and tear-off means extending radially outwardly from the said side part of the blank, there being two score lines in the material forming the blank, the score lines extending from the vicinity of the tear-off means to positions on the opposite side of a central part of the blank, the score lines being asymmetrical and terminating in regions adjacent the edge of the blank, the arrangement being such that the distance clockwise from one side edge of the tear-off means along the first part of the outer peripheral edge of the side part of the blank to a first radius extending from the central point of the blank through the end point of a first one of the score lines is substantially different from the distance counter clockwise from the other side edge of the tear-off means along a second part of the outer peripheral edge of the side part of the blank to a second radius extending from the central point through the end point of the second score line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A blank according to claim 1 wherein the tear-off means comprises a flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A blank according to claim 1 wherein the tear-off means comprises a ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A blank according to claim 1 wherein one score line is shorter than the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A blank according to claim 4 wherein the shorter score line is associated with the shorter said peripheral distance and the longer score line is associated with the longer said peripheral distance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A blank according to claim 5 wherein the score line which is associated with the said shorter distance terminates in the side part, and the other score line terminates in the inner circular upper part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A blank according to claim 5 wherein the score line associated with the shorter peripheral distance has a terminal section extending substantially radially outwardly in relation to the central point of the blank, and the other score line has a terminal section which is arcuate about said central point.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A blank according to claim 5 wherein the score line associated with the said shorter peripheral distance has a terminal section which forms an angle of approximately 1 radian to the axis of the tear-off means, and the other score line terminates in the vicinity of a line running through the axis of the tear-off means and the central point of the blank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
A blank according to claim 4 in which in a region of the blank located between the central point and the tear-off means the score lines are substantially symmetrical in relation to each other and in which the score lines initially converge, the score lines then diverging on circular arcs and then continuing with further arc shaped portions, the centres of curvature of said further arc shaped portions substantially coinciding with the central point of the blank, the score line associated with the shorter peripheral distance turning outwardly along a further arc shaped portion whilst the other score line follows the appropriate said further arc shaped portion substantially to its end in the rear half of the blank in relation to the tear-off means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A blank according to claim 9 wherein both score lines terminate in the side part of the blank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A blank according to claim 4 wherein the score line associated with the said shorter peripheral distance has a terminal section extending substantially radially outwardly in relation to the central point and wherein the other score line has a terminal section extending substantially parallel to the axis of the tear-off means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A blank according to claim 4 wherein both score lines have a terminal section extending substantially radially outwardly in relation to the central point.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
A blank according to claim 4 wherein the score line associated with the shorter peripheral distance has a terminal section forming an angle of approximately 1 radian to the axis of the tear-off means, and wherein the other score line terminates in a region defined by a first line extending coincident with a line running through the axis of the tear-off means through the central point of the blank and a second line running parallel thereto through the starting point of the said other score line at the base of the tear-off means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A blank according to claim 1 provided with a seal adapted to engage the neck of a bottle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cap formed from a blank according to any one of the preceding claims.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cap according to claim 15 formed by a deep drawing process, wherein the annular peripheral side part is deformed to have a substantially cylindrical configuration.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
10 words
A bottle provided with a cap according to claim 15.
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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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |