US4700858A
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Plastic enclosure having living hinges
Assignee: Anchor Hocking Packaging Co
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Filing: 1986-04-02
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Granted: 1987-10-20
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Expires: 2006-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A hollow vertical cyliner is open at its lower end. A deck having an opening communicating with the interior of the cylinder seals the upper end of the cylinder. A cap for the top end has essentially the same shape and size as the top end. The cap has a first relatively small section and a second relatively large section. The first section is secured to a corresponding portion of the top end. The two sections have facing edges which are spaced from each other except for a common central region which defines a second integral living hinge. A prong is secured to the second section and is insertable into and removable out of the opening in the deck.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0809; B65D47/0819
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A plastic device adapted to engage and close the open neck of a container and comprising: a vertical hollow cylinder open at its lower end, a deck sealing the upper end of the cylinder, the deck having an opening communicating with the interior of the cylinder; a cap for the deck having essentially the same shape and area as the deck, the cap consisting of a first relatively small section and a second relatively large section, the first section being fixedly secured to a corresponding portion of the deck, the two sections having facing edges whih are spaced from each other by a common central region which defines an integral living hinge between said first and second sections and said hinge being spaced from said facing edges in a direction away from first section; a prong secured to the second section and extending at right angles thereto, the prong being insertable into and removable out of the opening in the deck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A plastic device adapted to engage and close the open neck of a container and comprising: a vertical hollow cylinder open at its lower end, a deck sealing the upper end of the cylinder, the deck having an opening communicating with the interior of the cylinder; a cap for the deck having essentially the same shape and area as the deck, the cap consisting of a first relatively small section and a second relatively large section, the first section being fixedly secured to a corresponding portion of the deck, the two sections having facing edges whih are spaced from each other by a common central region which defines an integral living hinge between said first and second sections and said hinge being spaced from said facing edges in a direction away from first section; a prong secured to the second section and extending at right angles thereto, the prong being insertable into and removable out of the opening in the deck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the first section is secured to said deck by interlocking extensions and recesses.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1990-10-19 | 1991-04-20 | 1991-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-19 | 1995-04-20 | 1995-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-19 | 1999-04-20 | 1999-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |