US4793502A
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Hinged dispensing closure
Assignee: Creative Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1988-02-29
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Granted: 1988-12-27
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Expires: 2008-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A snap open hinged dispensing closure for a dispensing container. The closure having the snap open feature such that the closure lid is retained in an open position away from the dispensing opening of the container. The closure lid has a pair of hinges and a central tapered hinge strap formed therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Beck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0809; B65D47/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A closure with a snap type hinge cap, comprising: a cap body portion adapted to be secured to a container; a lid hinged to said cap body by a pair of spaced apart hinges integrally formed between said cap body and said lid; and a substantially planar tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, said hinge strap having a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A closure with a snap type hinge cap, comprising: a cap body portion adapted to be secured to a container; a lid hinged to said cap body by a pair of spaced apart hinges integrally formed between said cap body and said lid; and a substantially planar tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, said hinge strap having a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said tapered hinge strap has a width on a side attached to said cap body greater than the width attached to said lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said tapered hinged strap has a width on a side attached to said lid greater than the width attached to said cap body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said hinge strap is attached at an angle to said cap body and to said lid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The closure as defined in claim 4 wherein said cap body has an upper free edge and said lid has an upper free edge and said hinges have an upper edge formed substantially aligned with said lid and said cap body free edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The closure as defined in claim 5 wherein said cap body and said lid have side walls opposed to one another and said hinge strap is attached to said cap body and to said lid on said side walls below said free edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The closure as defined in claim 6 wherein said hinge strap is attached to said cap body side wall at a greater distance from said free edges that said hinge strap is attached to said lid side wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The closure as defined in claim 6 wherein said hinge strap is attached to said lid side wall at a greater distance from said free edges than said hinge strap is attached to said cap body side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said hinge strap is formed from polypropylene and has a thickness on the order of 0.006 to 0.011 inches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A closure with a snap type hinge cap, comprising: a cap body portion adapted to be secured to a container; a lid hinged to said cap body by a pair of spaced apart hinges integrally formed between said cap body and said lid; said cap body having an upper free edge and said lid having an upper free edge and said hinges having an upper edge formed substantially aligned with said lid and said cap body free edges; and a substantially planar tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, said hinge strap being attached at an angle to said cap body and to said lid, said hinge strap having a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
142 words
A closure with a snap type hinge cap, comprising: a cap body portion adapted to be secured to a container; a lid hinged to said cap body by a pair of spaced apart hinges integrally formed between said cap body and said lid; said cap body having an upper free edge and said lid having an upper free edge and said hinges having an upper edge formed substantially aligned with said lid and said cap body free edges; and a substantially planar tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, said hinge strap being attached at an angle to said cap body and to said lid, said hinge strap having a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure as defined in claim 10 wherein said tapered hinge strap has a width on a side attached to said cap body greater than the width attached to said lid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure as defined in claim 10 wherein said tapered hinge strap has a width on a side attached to said lid greater than the width attached to said cap body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The closure as defined in claim 10 wherein said cap body and said lid have side walls opposed to one another and said hinge strap is attached to said cap body and to said lid on said side walls below said free edges.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The closure as defined in claim 13 wherein said hinge strap is attached to said cap body side wall at a greater distance from said free edges than said hinge strap is attached to said lid side wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The closure as defined in claim 13 wherein said hinge strap is attached to said lid side wall at a greater distance from said free edges than said hinge strap is attached to said cap body side wall.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The closure as defined in claim 10 wherein said hinge strap is formed from polypropylene and has a thickness on the order of 0.006 to 0.011 inches.
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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) | 1991-12-27 | 1992-06-27 | 1992-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-27 | 1996-06-27 | 1996-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-27 | 2000-06-27 | 2000-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |