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US4527308A
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Assignee: Tritton Enterprises Ltd
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Filing: 1983-10-17
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-10-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a device for closing a flexible container which comprises a body portion having first and second opposed gripping arms extending therefrom. The arms are each adapted to be folded about a fold line relative to the body portion so that the arms, with the body, are capable of at least partially encircling the flexible container for closure thereof. Each of the arms has at least one gripping and engaging means extending inwardly therefrom, and the body has a first gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage the flexible container in one direction and a second gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage the flexible container in a second opposed direction. Means are provided in at least one of the body or arm members for passage of a tie member operatively associated therewith. The device provides a tamperproof closure for a flexible container when used in combination with a tie and deformable sealing element.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor R. Tritton
- 👤 Gary E. Tritton
- 👤 Francis Chevillard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/16; B65D77/18; B65D77/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/152; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/398; Y10T24/3996; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A device for closing the mouth of a flexible container comprising: a body portion having first and second gripping arms extending from opposed ends of said body portion, the first and second gripping arms each being adapted to be folded about a fold line relative to said body portion whereby said arms, with said body portion, are capable of at least partially encircling the mouth of said flexible container for closure thereof; each of said first and second gripping arms having at least one gripping and engaging means extending inwardly therefrom; said body portion having an upper inwardly extending gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage the flexible container in one direction towards said first gripping arm; said body portion further having a lower inwardly extending gripping and engaging means spaced from said upper gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage said flexible container in a second opposed direction towards said second gripping arm; and means provided in at least one of said body portion and said gripping arms for passage of a tie member operatively associated therewith; whereby in use, said upper and lower gripping and engaging means on said body portion hinder rotation of said device in any direction around a flexible container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
207 words
A device for closing the mouth of a flexible container comprising: a body portion having first and second gripping arms extending from opposed ends of said body portion, the first and second gripping arms each being adapted to be folded about a fold line relative to said body portion whereby said arms, with said body portion, are capable of at least partially encircling the mouth of said flexible container for closure thereof; each of said first and second gripping arms having at least one gripping and engaging means extending inwardly therefrom; said body portion having an upper inwardly extending gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage the flexible container in one direction towards said first gripping arm; said body portion further having a lower inwardly extending gripping and engaging means spaced from said upper gripping and engaging means adapted to fixedly engage said flexible container in a second opposed direction towards said second gripping arm; and means provided in at least one of said body portion and said gripping arms for passage of a tie member operatively associated therewith; whereby in use, said upper and lower gripping and engaging means on said body portion hinder rotation of said device in any direction around a flexible container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for the passage of a tie member comprise a pair of apertures in each arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as defined in claim 2 further including an aperture provided in said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said apertures are separated by an upraised portion on each gripping arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 4 further including a recessed channel on each gripping arm for receiving a tie member passed through said apertures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein each gripping arm is provided with two pairs of gripping and engagement means, one pair adjacent said fold line and the other pair at the ends of said gripping arms remote from said fold line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said gripping and engaging means are in the form of triangular-shaped teeth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper gripping and engaging means on said body portion comprises an angular-shaped tooth having its apex pointed in one direction, and said lower gripping and engaging means comprises an angular-shaped tooth having its apex pointed in a second opposed direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 6 in combination with a tie member adapted to be passed through said device and a deformable sealing element having channels therein for the passage of said tie member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said one pair of gripping and engagement means adjacent said fold line comprise triangular-shaped teeth, one each being provided on opposed edges of said gripping arms, and said other pair of gripping and engagement means at the remote ends of said gripping arms comprise triangular-shaped teeth, one each being provided on opposed edges of said gripping arms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 8 wherein said upper and lower gripping and engaging means are provided on opposed edges of said body portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |