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Bottle cap stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-01
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Granted: 1988-02-09
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Expires: 2006-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A bottle cap stand permits a bottle to be stored in an inverted position so that the fluid therein is maintained in the vicinity of the bottle opening. The bottle cap stand contains a collar having an aperture therein and a generally flat lid closure means for readily opening and closing the collar aperture. The lid closure means can be integrally connected to the collar. The collar is usually threadily attached to the bottle neck. The bottle cap stand is especially desirous for use with bottles or containers having viscous fluids therein such as hair shampoos, ketchup, and the like, so that the same can be readily dispensed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary L. Mears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand for a bottle containing a fluid therein, comprising: the bottle cap stand attachable to the neck opening portion of a bottle, said cap stand having a collar and a lid, said collar having an internal depending neck portion and an external depending skirt, said collar neck portion having an opening therein, said lid engaging said collar in a manner such that said collar neck opening is readily opened or closed without removing said cap stand from said bottle, a hinge, said lid having a flat support plane so that a stable support is provided when said bottle is in an inverted position, said collar, said lid, and said hinge forming a unitary structure, said collar depending neck portion being capable of engaging said bottle neck opening portion, said collar neck portion having threads thereon, said collar neck threads being capable of matingly engaging treads located on said bottle neck opening, and wherein said lid when in a closed position seals said collar neck opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand for a bottle containing a fluid therein, comprising: the bottle cap stand attachable to the neck opening portion of a bottle, said cap stand having a collar and a lid, said collar having an internal depending neck portion and an external depending skirt, said collar neck portion having an opening therein, said lid engaging said collar in a manner such that said collar neck opening is readily opened or closed without removing said cap stand from said bottle, a hinge, said lid having a flat support plane so that a stable support is provided when said bottle is in an inverted position, said collar, said lid, and said hinge forming a unitary structure, said collar depending neck portion being capable of engaging said bottle neck opening portion, said collar neck portion having threads thereon, said collar neck threads being capable of matingly engaging treads located on said bottle neck opening, and wherein said lid when in a closed position seals said collar neck opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 1, wherein said lid has a projection thereon, wherein said collar has a recess therein, said collar recess located adjacent to said lid projection, and wherein said collar. skirt is conformable to the bottle sidewall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 1, wherein said lid is detachably engaged to said collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 1, wherein said collar has a cover extending across said collar neck opening and said cover having an aperture therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 4, wherein said lid has a plug depending therefrom, and wherein said lid plug matingly engages said cover aperture and forms a detachable engagement between said lid and said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 5 wherein said lid has a projection thereon, wherein said collar has a recess therein, and wherein said collar recess is located adjacent to said lid projection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A quick opening bottle cap stand according to claim 5, wherein said cover aperture is an effective size such that a viscous fluid in said bottle is usually retained therein when said bottle is in an inverted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A bottle cap stand for supporting a bottle in an inverted position, comprising: an integral bottle cap stand, said integral bottle cap stand comprising a collar having an aperture therein, a hinge, and a lid closure means for readily opening and closing said collar aperture, said lid closure means providing a stable support for the bottle when the bottle is in an inverted position, said lid having a plug depending therefrom, said lid plug matingly engaging said collar aperture and forming said closure means, a neck, said neck depending from the internal portion of said collar, said integral cap stand capable of engaging the neck portion of a bottle, a skirt, said skirt depending from the external portion of said collar and being conformable to the sides of said bottle, and said neck having threads thereon, said threads capable of matingly engaging threads located on said bottle neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
A bottle cap stand for supporting a bottle in an inverted position, comprising: an integral bottle cap stand, said integral bottle cap stand comprising a collar having an aperture therein, a hinge, and a lid closure means for readily opening and closing said collar aperture, said lid closure means providing a stable support for the bottle when the bottle is in an inverted position, said lid having a plug depending therefrom, said lid plug matingly engaging said collar aperture and forming said closure means, a neck, said neck depending from the internal portion of said collar, said integral cap stand capable of engaging the neck portion of a bottle, a skirt, said skirt depending from the external portion of said collar and being conformable to the sides of said bottle, and said neck having threads thereon, said threads capable of matingly engaging threads located on said bottle neck.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bottle cap stand according to claim 8, wherein said lid has a flat support plane on the top thereof, wherein said lid has a projection extending therefrom, wherein said collar has a recess therein, and wherein said lid projection and said collar recess are located adjacent to one another.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-08 | 1991-08-10 | 1992-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-08 | 1995-08-10 | 1996-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-08 | 1999-08-10 | 2000-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |