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US4462505A
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Resealable tamper-proof closures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-15
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2002-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A tamper-proof resealable closure formed by a cap with an elongated neck that is integrally sealed to a housing. The neck includes a set of outer ribs which guide the cap into the housing when the tamper-proof seal is broken and the cap is depressed. The ribs are configured relative to the housing to further provide a relatively moisture-proof seal between the cap and the housing when the cap is rotated after having been depressed into the housing. The temporary moisture-proof seal is released by simple rotation of the cap to its original position of depression. The cap is removable and temporarily resealable as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R. Paradis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/02; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to provide a distinct visual indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed; means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and means on said cap including a plurality of inclined ramps on its body portion for locking said cap to said housing after the seal between the two is broken.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to provide a distinct visual indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed; means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and means on said cap including a plurality of inclined ramps on its body portion for locking said cap to said housing after the seal between the two is broken.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
151 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to provide a distinct indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and means on said housing including a plurality of inclined ramps below the seal thereof in order to lock said cap to said housing after the seal between the two is broken.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
151 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to provide a distinct indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and means on said housing including a plurality of inclined ramps below the seal thereof in order to lock said cap to said housing after the seal between the two is broken.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A closure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said housing is provided with stop means for specifying the alignment of said cap that permits the separation or insertion of said cap with respect to said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A closure in accordance with claim 2 wherein said housing is provided with stop means for specifying the alignment of said cap that permits the separation or insertion of said cap with respect to said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A closure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flange has an eccentric lip which extends beyond the body of said cap to facilitate the application of force for the rupture of said seal between said cap and said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A closure in accordance with claim 2 wherein said flange has an eccentric lip which extends beyond the body of said cap to facilitate the application of force for the rupture of said seal between said cap and said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A closure in accordance with claim 6 wherein said cap includes tapered ramps which are symmetrically disposed with respect to said eccentric lip away from the position of maximum eccentricity thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to said housing to provide a distinct visual indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and repositioning means including a plurality of outwardly tapered fingers on the body of said cap and a corresponding plurality of tapered sections on said housing which are bendable when said cap is depressed into said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
160 words
A tamper-proof closure comprising a cap that is integrally connected to a housing by a seal; said cap having a body portion that extends above the level of said seal to said housing to provide a distinct visual indication that the connection of the cap to the housing has not been disturbed; a flange on said cap to facilitate the rupture of the seal connecting said cap to said housing providing a distinct visual indication of when the connection of the cap to the housing has been disturbed means for permitting the removal of said cap from said housing and the repositioning of said cap on said housing only when said cap and said housing have a prescribed orientation relative to one another; and repositioning means including a plurality of outwardly tapered fingers on the body of said cap and a corresponding plurality of tapered sections on said housing which are bendable when said cap is depressed into said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A closure in accordance with claim 1 wherein the seal which integrally joins said housing with said cap has a tapered increasing thickness from said housing to said cap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A closure in accordance with claim 9 wherein the maximum thickness of said seal at its position of connection to said cap is 0.008 inch.
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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) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |