US4813560A
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Spring hinge for dispensing cap
Assignee: Continental White Cap Inc
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Filing: 1988-05-04
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2008-05-04
Abstract
Abstract This relates to a dispensing cap including a cap body and a cover which are connected together by suitable hinges so that the cover may swing between a fully open position and a fully closed position. In association with the hinges, there is a strap which connects a bendable wall portion of the cover to the cap body. The strap, in the open position of the cover, is located on one side of hinge centers and as the cover is swung towards a closed position, the strap passes through an overcenter position where a greater length of strap is required, thus effecting bending of the cover wall portion between the hinges to provide a spring effect. In the closed position of the cover, the strap is on the other side of the hinge center and bending of the cover wall portion is held to a minimum.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas G. Begley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0809; B65D47/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A dispensing cap comprising a cap body and an integrally molded cover, said cover being connected to said cap body by a pair of spaced hinges separated at said cover by a cover wall portion, and a strap extending between said cap body and said cover wall portion, the relationship between said hinges and said strap being one wherein as said cover moves between open and closed positions said strap is tensioned to temporarily deform said cover wall portion to function as a spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A dispensing cap comprising a cap body and an integrally molded cover, said cover being connected to said cap body by a pair of spaced hinges separated at said cover by a cover wall portion, and a strap extending between said cap body and said cover wall portion, the relationship between said hinges and said strap being one wherein as said cover moves between open and closed positions said strap is tensioned to temporarily deform said cover wall portion to function as a spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said hinges have centers laterally spaced from both said cap body and said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 2 wherein in an open position of said cover, said strap is located outwardly of said hinge centers and in a closed position of said cover said strap is located inwardly of said hinge centers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein connections between said strap and each of said cap body and said cover are thin hinge connections whereby said strap bends relative to both said cap body and said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said strap connects to said cover axially beyond said hinges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said cap base is notched to receive said strap in a closed position of said cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 2 wherein said cover wall portion between said hinges is planar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 2 wherein in a closed position of said cap said strap extends axially and radially inwardly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said strap is narrow as compared to the spacing between said hinges where said cover wall portion is free to deform.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said strap is a constant length connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein said cover wall portion is notched in alignment with said strap for receiving a portion of said strap in the closed position of said cover.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 6 wherein said cover wall portion is notched in alignment with said strap for receiving a portion of said strap in the closed position of said cover.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 2 wherein said cover wall portion between said hinges is planar while said cap body is curved between said hinges.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dispensing cap according to claim 1 wherein tension in said strap is minimal in the closed position of said cover.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-20 | 2000-09-19 | 2001-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |