US4848612A
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Hinged dispensing closure
Assignee: Creative Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1988-11-23
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2008-11-23
Abstract
Abstract An improved reinforced 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. The hinge strap includes at least one reinforcing rib joining the hinge strap to the closure to improve the durability thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Beck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0809; B65D47/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An improved closure with a reinforced 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 tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, including at least one reinforcing rib joining said hinge strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An improved closure with a reinforced 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 tapered hinge strap integrally formed between said cap body and said lid between said pair of hinges, including at least one reinforcing rib joining said hinge strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved 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
32 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 1 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 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved 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
44 words
The improved 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
44 words
The improved 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
39 words
The improved 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 than said hinge strap is attached to said lid side wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved 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
36 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 1 including said rib being integrally formed in an upstanding triangular shape joining at least a portion of said strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 1 including at least a pair of reinforcing ribs integrally formed with said hinge strap adjacent each edge thereof and to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said hinge strap is substantially planar and has a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof and said rib is formed adjacent the narrow width of said hinge strap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
135 words
An improved closure with a reinforced 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 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 and including at least one reinforcing rib joining said hinge strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
135 words
An improved closure with a reinforced 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 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 and including at least one reinforcing rib joining said hinge strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 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 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 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 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 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 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 15 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 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 15 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 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 including at least a pair of reinforcing ribs integrally formed with said hinge strap adjacent each edge thereof and to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 including said rib being integrally formed in an upstanding triangular shape joining at least a portion of said strap to one of said cap body and said lid.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improved closure as defined in claim 12 wherein said hinge strap is substantially planar and has a width at one end adjacent one of said cap body and said lid greater than the width at a second end thereof and said rib is formed adjacent the narrow width of said hinge strap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-17 | 2001-01-16 | 2001-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |