US4397400A
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Nondetachable resealable closure
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1982-03-08
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 2002-03-08
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of a nondetachable closure and a metal neck of a container in which the neck closure is contoured with sealingly interfitting parts and the closure also provides a protective guard for the thin, distortable neck.
Inventors
- 👤 John Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0833; B65D47/0838; B65D47/12; B65D47/14; B65D47/141; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1066; B65D2251/1075; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A combination flexible plastic closure and a container neck assembly in which said neck is of tubular form having intermediate its ends an inwardly directed flange terminating in an apical edge and having from said edge an axially outwardly flaring section with a frusto-conical internal surface defining a pour opening, said closure comprising a plug removably positioned in said pour opening and including a tubular flexible wall having an annular sealing ring projecting in closed position under said flange in fluid-tight engagement therewith and an external sealing ring on said tubular wall having an apical edge in fluid-tight engagement with said frusto-conical surface, combination guard and fulcrum means encompassing said neck assembly and in the closed position of said plug extending axially above the plug, and means for withdrawing the plug from said pour opening by fulcruming upon said combination means and tugging on said plug to release the same from said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A combination flexible plastic closure and a container neck assembly in which said neck is of tubular form having intermediate its ends an inwardly directed flange terminating in an apical edge and having from said edge an axially outwardly flaring section with a frusto-conical internal surface defining a pour opening, said closure comprising a plug removably positioned in said pour opening and including a tubular flexible wall having an annular sealing ring projecting in closed position under said flange in fluid-tight engagement therewith and an external sealing ring on said tubular wall having an apical edge in fluid-tight engagement with said frusto-conical surface, combination guard and fulcrum means encompassing said neck assembly and in the closed position of said plug extending axially above the plug, and means for withdrawing the plug from said pour opening by fulcruming upon said combination means and tugging on said plug to release the same from said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention according to claim 1 and wherein said combination guard and fulcrum means encompass said neck portion and said container has a transverse wall portion at the base of neck and said combination means has a reactive seating engagement against said transverse wall portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 1 and wherein said combination means comprises a ring of plastic material sleeved over said neck and having a hook-like engagement therewith to prevent axial separation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The invention according to claim 1 and said means for withdrawing the ring comprising a lever having pilfer-indicating means thereon, said lever being flexible toward the container and said pilfer-indicating means comprising a wafer with frangible means and means connecting the wafer to said plug and comprising a post having a sliding fit with said wafer permitting flexing of said lever toward said container whereby said frangible means remain unbroken.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
In an assembly of a plastic closure and a neck of a container, said neck having a radially outwardly projecting hook-like upper end portion defining a pour opening of a container; and said plastic closure having a closure portion insertable in fluid-tight fit into said container pour opening, and a separate but integral retainer portion sleeved over said neck and hooked under said hook-like portion, there being a hinge connection between said closure portion and said retainer portion for separate displacement of said closure portion relative to said neck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
In an assembly of a plastic closure and a neck of a container, said neck having a radially outwardly projecting hook-like upper end portion defining a pour opening of a container; and said plastic closure having a closure portion insertable in fluid-tight fit into said container pour opening, and a separate but integral retainer portion sleeved over said neck and hooked under said hook-like portion, there being a hinge connection between said closure portion and said retainer portion for separate displacement of said closure portion relative to said neck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 5 and wherein the contour of said neck portion includes a radially inwardly offset section of the neck forming said sealing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A closure for a container having a wall with a neck member providing a pour opening; said closure comprising a flexible plastic plug having a seal-tight fit within said pour opening, a plastic guard member encompassing said neck member, a lift lever connected to said plug, and one of said members being formed to provide a combination pouring lip and fulcrum for fulcruming engagement by said lever upon lifting and tilting of said lever to thereby uncover said pour opening by lifting said plug out of said pour opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A closure for a container having a wall with a neck member providing a pour opening; said closure comprising a flexible plastic plug having a seal-tight fit within said pour opening, a plastic guard member encompassing said neck member, a lift lever connected to said plug, and one of said members being formed to provide a combination pouring lip and fulcrum for fulcruming engagement by said lever upon lifting and tilting of said lever to thereby uncover said pour opening by lifting said plug out of said pour opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 7 wherein said pouring lip and fulcrum are formed on said plastic guard member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 8 with said guard member being seated at one end against said neck member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 7 wherein said neck member has a sharp corner directed toward said plug and said plug has an apical portion directed toward said neck member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a container, a neck, said neck being of a tubular form and having intermediate ends thereof a radially inwardly directed flange terminating in an apical edge, and a radially and axially flaring section extending from said apical edge, said section having a frustoconical inner surface defining a pour opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a container, a neck, said neck being of a tubular form and having intermediate ends thereof a radially inwardly directed flange terminating in an apical edge, and a radially and axially flaring section extending from said apical edge, said section having a frustoconical inner surface defining a pour opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container neck according to claim 11 wherein said section terminates in an outwardly turned curl having an axially facing free annular locking edge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container neck according to claim 12 wherein said neck axially inwardly of said flange is cylindrical and of an external diameter approaching that of but less than the diameter of said locking edge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container neck according to claim 13 wherein said neck terminates in a container shoulder which generally opposes said locking edge.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container neck according to claim 12 wherein said neck terminates in a container shoulder which generally opposes said locking edge.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container neck according to claim 11 wherein said neck is formed of metal.
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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |