US4301941A
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Container closure
Assignee: Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-06
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 1999-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A closure is provided for closing the open end of a container. The closure includes a top member and a tubular ring. The top member has a top forming portion adapted for overlying the open end of the container. An integral skirt depends from adjacent a peripheral edge of the top forming portion and is adapted to engage the rim of a container to form a seal therebetween. The skirt has lock means for releasably retaining the top forming portion in covering relation to the open end of the container. The tubular ring is mounted on the top member coaxial with and in engagement with the exterior surface of the skirt. The ring is made as a part separate from the lid and is mounted thereon when desired. The ring can have advertising indicia printed thereon and can also be used to display printed information relating to the container and/or the product contained in the container on which the closure is used.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Kraft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D45/00; B65D45/32; B65D45/322; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0219; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D2203/00; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00638; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/0074; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A container closure comprising: a top member having a top forming portion and a generally tubular skirt integral with and depending from said top forming portion, said skirt having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a bottom edge, the exterior surface of the skirt having an upper portion and a lower portion with the upper portion of the exterior surface of the skirt having a generally annular flange integral with and projecting generally radially outward from the upper portion, and the lower portion of the exterior surface of the skirt tapering generally inwardly and downwardly to the bottom edge of the skirt to form a ring lead in, the interior surface of the skirt tapering inwardly and upwardly from the bottom edge of the skirt forming a lead in for installation of said top member on a container and extending to a locking rib projecting generally radially inward from the interior surface of the skirt; and a generally tubular ring having opposite open ends and an interior surface and an exterior surface, with one end of said ring abutting said annular flange and a portion of the interior surface of the ring in engagement with the upper portion of the exterior surface of the skirt said generally tubular ring being made as a part separate from said top member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A container closure comprising: a top member having a top forming portion and a generally tubular skirt integral with and depending from said top forming portion, said skirt having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a bottom edge, the exterior surface of the skirt having an upper portion and a lower portion with the upper portion of the exterior surface of the skirt having a generally annular flange integral with and projecting generally radially outward from the upper portion, and the lower portion of the exterior surface of the skirt tapering generally inwardly and downwardly to the bottom edge of the skirt to form a ring lead in, the interior surface of the skirt tapering inwardly and upwardly from the bottom edge of the skirt forming a lead in for installation of said top member on a container and extending to a locking rib projecting generally radially inward from the interior surface of the skirt; and a generally tubular ring having opposite open ends and an interior surface and an exterior surface, with one end of said ring abutting said annular flange and a portion of the interior surface of the ring in engagement with the upper portion of the exterior surface of the skirt said generally tubular ring being made as a part separate from said top member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container closure as in claim 1 wherein said ring conceals the exterior of said skirt below said annular flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container closure as in claim 2 wherein said ring is formed from a paperboard material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
A container closure as in claim 3 wherein said top forming portion has a first generally planar portion with an integral generally tubular wall portion depending therefrom at a position radially inwardly of said skirt and having a second generally planar portion integral with said wall portion and extending across a lower end portion of the wall portion, said wall portion and said second generally planar portion forming a recess in a top surface of the top member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container closure as in claim 4 further comprising a generally annular protuberance integral with said top member and projecting from said top member top surface, said protuberance being positioned radially outwardly of said wall portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A container closure as in claim 5 wherein said top member is molded and is of a generally translucent or transparent material and said ring has indicia printed on the exterior surface thereof.
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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) | 1984-11-23 | 1985-05-25 | 1985-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-23 | 1989-05-25 | 1989-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-23 | 1993-05-25 | 1993-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |