US4981230A
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Composite cap including tamper indicating band
Assignee: Silgan Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1990-03-15
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Granted: 1991-01-01
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Expires: 2010-03-15
Abstract
Abstract This relates to an improved tamper band construction for use in conjunction with closure caps for locking beneath a retaining bead on a container neck finish when the closure cap is removed to indicate rotation of the closure cap. The tamper indicating band is provided with a plurality of flaps which are initially molded in a radially inwardly, axial downwardly directed position and then are folded upwardly to radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed positions where they are engagable beneath a container retaining bead. Most particularly, the plurality of flaps are joined in groups by connecting bridges so that each group of flaps pivot as a unit with the connecting bridges stretching and providing an over center snapping action to retain the flaps in their operative positions after they are folded to such positions. By providing a plurality of individual flaps which are joined together only by the relatively narrow connecting bridges, washing of the container beneath the closure cap to remove excess product is facilitated.
Inventors
- 👤 F. Paul Marshall
- 👤 Frank H. Lecinski
- 👤 Douglas G. Begley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/34; B65D41/3423; B65D41/3428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A tamper indicating band for a closure, said band being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced adjacent fingers extending radially inwardly and axially upwardly for engagement below a retaining bead of a container, said band being improved by said fingers being joined in groups by connecting bridges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tamper indicating band for a closure, said band being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced adjacent fingers extending radially inwardly and axially upwardly for engagement below a retaining bead of a container, said band being improved by said fingers being joined in groups by connecting bridges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein there are at least three of said fingers in each of said groups.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein said connecting bridges are stretchable to permit individual flexing of fingers in each group.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein said fingers have free tips for engaging a retaining bead, and said connecting bridges are located adjacent said tips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein said groups of fingers have spaces therebetween, and said tamper indicating band has radially inwardly directed nibs radially aligned with said spaces for engaging radially directed ribs on a container to restrict rotation of said temper indicating band relative to a container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein said band is of a molded construction and as molded said fingers extend radially inwardly and axially downwardly, and said connecting bridges form over center resilient snapping means for retaining said fingers in said radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed position once said fingers are moved to said radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein said fingers have hinged connections with said band, and said fingers are spaced apart adjacent said hinged connections for facilitating washing of a filled container to remove excess product.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein an upper edge of said band has rupturable bridges for connection to a closure cap member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tamper indicating band according to claim 1 wherein an upper edge of said band has rupturable bridges for connection to an overcap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
110 words
A closure for a container, said closure including a cap of the push-on twist-off type including a metal shell including an end panel and a depending skirt terminating in a curl, a sealing compound lining a radially outer part of said end panel to form a seal and said skirt to form thread means, a molded plastic overcap telescoped over said shell and having radially inwardly opening groove receiving said curl, said groove extending above said curl and forming a well for receiving excess of adhesive bonding said overcap to said skirt, and a tamper indicating band depending from said overcap and releasably connected to said overcap by rupturable bridges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A closure for a container, said closure including a cap of the push-on twist-off type including a metal shell including an end panel and a depending skirt terminating in a curl, a sealing compound lining a radially outer part of said end panel to form a seal and said skirt to form thread means, a molded plastic overcap telescoped over said shell and having radially inwardly opening groove receiving said curl, said groove extending above said curl and forming a well for receiving excess of adhesive bonding said overcap to said skirt, and a tamper indicating band depending from said overcap and releasably connected to said overcap by rupturable bridges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A closure according to claim 10 with said band being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced adjacent fingers extending radially inwardly and axially upwardly for engagement below a retaining bead of a container, said band being improved by said fingers being joined in groups by connecting bridges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein there at least three of said fingers in each of said groups.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein said connecting bridges are stretchable to permit individual flexing of fingers in each group.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein said fingers have free tips for engaging a retaining bead, and said connecting bridges are located adjacent said tips.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein said groups of fingers have spaces therebetween, and said tamper indicating band has radially inwardly directed nibs radially aligned with said spaces for engaging radially directed ribs on a container to restrict rotation of said tamper indicating band relative to a container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
62 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein said band is of a molded construction and as molded said fingers extend radially inwardly and axially downwardly, and said connecting bridges form over center resilient snapping means for retaining said fingers in said radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed position once said fingers are moved to said radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
A closure according to claim 11 wherein said fingers have hinged connections with said band, and said fingers are spaced apart adjacent said hinged connections for facilitating washing of a filled container to remove excess product.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-12-31 | 1994-07-02 | 1995-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-31 | 1998-07-02 | 1999-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-31 | 2002-07-02 | 2003-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |