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Tamper resistant lid
Assignee: Rathbun Family Real Estate Group
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Filing: 1994-12-22
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Granted: 1996-07-30
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Expires: 2014-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A snap-on tamper resistant lid having a dual locking system to retain the lid on the container. The lid has a top and a depending skirt. A plurality of beads extend inwardly from the skirt and serve as a primary locking device to retain the lid on a container. A plurality of secondary locking ribs are hinged to the skirt below the level of the beads. The secondary locking ribs have a distal end or edge biased toward the container. Upon initial installation the locking ribs are positioned below the container lip. To remove the lid one must remove the tear strip and the locking ribs. The beads still serve to secure the lid to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard J. Rathbun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0237; B65D43/0256; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/25; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00657; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/0074; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A snap-on tamper resistant lid for use on a container having an outwardly extending container lip adjacent its upper end, comprising, a top and a downwardly extending skirt integral with said top, said skirt having a lower end, a plurality of beads extending inwardly from said skirt, said beads being circumferentially mounted on said skirt, said beads being interrupted at predetermined circumferential spacings to define a plurality of openings, a tear strip mounted on said lower end of said skirt, and a plurality of segmented locking ribs extending inwardly and upwardly from said tear strip, said locking ribs having first ends and second ends, said first ends being integral with said tear strip wherein said first ends remain with said tear strip upon removal of said tear strip from said skirt, said first ends being hingedly and spring-mounted to said tear strip, whereby upon initial positioning of said lid on said container said second ends of said locking ribs are moved outwardly toward said tear strip to allow movement of said locking ribs past said container lip and wherein after relative movement of said lid and said container is completed said second ends of said locking ribs spring inwardly toward said container and beneath said outwardly extending container lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A snap-on tamper resistant lid for use on a container having an outwardly extending container lip adjacent its upper end, comprising, a top and a downwardly extending skirt integral with said top, said skirt having a lower end, a plurality of beads extending inwardly from said skirt, said beads being circumferentially mounted on said skirt, said beads being interrupted at predetermined circumferential spacings to define a plurality of openings, a tear strip mounted on said lower end of said skirt, and a plurality of segmented locking ribs extending inwardly and upwardly from said tear strip, said locking ribs having first ends and second ends, said first ends being integral with said tear strip wherein said first ends remain with said tear strip upon removal of said tear strip from said skirt, said first ends being hingedly and spring-mounted to said tear strip, whereby upon initial positioning of said lid on said container said second ends of said locking ribs are moved outwardly toward said tear strip to allow movement of said locking ribs past said container lip and wherein after relative movement of said lid and said container is completed said second ends of said locking ribs spring inwardly toward said container and beneath said outwardly extending container lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tamper resistant lid, according to claim 1, wherein said lid has a circular top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tamper resistant lid, according to claim 1, wherein said lid is constructed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tamper resistant lid, according to claim 1, including a raised projection defined on the upper surface of said top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
234 words
A snap-on tamper resistant lid for use on a container having an outwardly extending container lip adjacent its upper end, comprising, a circular plastic top and a downwardly extending plastic skirt integral with said top, said skirt having an interior surface and a lower end, a plurality of circumferential beads extending inwardly from said skirt, said beads being circumferentially mounted on said interior surface of said skirt, said beads being interrupted at predetermined circumferential spacings to define a plurality of openings, a plastic tear strip mounted on said lower end of said skirt, and a plurality of segmented locking ribs extending inwardly and upwardly from said tear strip, said locking ribs being positioned below said beads, said locking ribs having first ends and second ends, said first ends being hingedly and spring-mounted to said tear strip, said first ends being integral with said tear strip wherein said first ends remain with said tear strip upon removal of said tear strip from said skirt, whereby upon initial positioning of said lid on said container said second ends of said locking ribs are moved outwardly toward said tear strip and beneath said beads to allow said locking ribs to travel past said container lip and wherein after relative movement of said lid and said container is completed said second ends of said locking ribs spring inwardly toward said container and beneath said outwardly extending container lip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
234 words
A snap-on tamper resistant lid for use on a container having an outwardly extending container lip adjacent its upper end, comprising, a circular plastic top and a downwardly extending plastic skirt integral with said top, said skirt having an interior surface and a lower end, a plurality of circumferential beads extending inwardly from said skirt, said beads being circumferentially mounted on said interior surface of said skirt, said beads being interrupted at predetermined circumferential spacings to define a plurality of openings, a plastic tear strip mounted on said lower end of said skirt, and a plurality of segmented locking ribs extending inwardly and upwardly from said tear strip, said locking ribs being positioned below said beads, said locking ribs having first ends and second ends, said first ends being hingedly and spring-mounted to said tear strip, said first ends being integral with said tear strip wherein said first ends remain with said tear strip upon removal of said tear strip from said skirt, whereby upon initial positioning of said lid on said container said second ends of said locking ribs are moved outwardly toward said tear strip and beneath said beads to allow said locking ribs to travel past said container lip and wherein after relative movement of said lid and said container is completed said second ends of said locking ribs spring inwardly toward said container and beneath said outwardly extending container lip.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-07-30 | 2000-01-29 | 2000-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-30 | 2004-01-29 | 2004-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-30 | 2008-01-29 | 2008-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |