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Closure cup for a pressure dispenser
Assignee: IPC INTERCONTINENTAL PACKAGING Corp
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Filing: 1994-12-23
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Granted: 1996-11-12
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Expires: 2014-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A closure cup for interfused connection with a pressure dispenser. The pressure dispenser is of the type having an essentially rigid and pressure-resistant outer container made of a fusible and preferably thermoplastic synthetic organic polymer composition, such as a polyester or polycarbonate. The closure cup is made of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with the polymer composition of the outer container and is adapted for receiving and holding a valve assembly made up of a valve housing and a displaceable valve outlet. The closure cup is closed after pressurization of the complete dispenser structure. Such closure is capable of interfusion with the material of the closure cup so as to form a sealing closure by interfusion having substantially the same physical and chemical characteristics, notably resistance against aging and migration of the pressurizing medium, as the closure cup. This is in marked contrast with prior art closing valves or plugs made of rubber or other elastomeric materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Fuehrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/38; B65B; B65B31/00; B65B31/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A closure cup for interfused connection with a pressure dispenser comprising an essentially rigid and pressure resistant outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition; said closure cup consisting essentially of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said outer container and being adapted for receiving and holding a valve assembly comprising a valve housing means and a displaceable valve outlet means; said closure cup comprising a sealing means capable of forming a permanent closure of an opening of said closure cup by interfusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A closure cup for interfused connection with a pressure dispenser comprising an essentially rigid and pressure resistant outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition; said closure cup consisting essentially of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said outer container and being adapted for receiving and holding a valve assembly comprising a valve housing means and a displaceable valve outlet means; said closure cup comprising a sealing means capable of forming a permanent closure of an opening of said closure cup by interfusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
The closure cup of claim 1 formed essentially of an integrally moulded circular structure having a wall thickness sufficient for resisting a pressure caused by a pressurizing medium within said container while preventing significant migration of said pressurizing medium; wherein said sealing means comprises at least one site where said wall thickness is reduced in a first area to provide for a deficit of wall-forming material, and increased in a second area immediately adjacent said first area to provide for a surplus of wall-forming material so as to permit closure of and interfusion with said first area when said second area is subjected to conditions sufficient for fusion of said second area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The closure cup of claim 2 wherein said first area is formed by an essentially cylindrical recess having a maximum diameter that does not exceed said wall thickness; and wherein said second area is formed by a protruding circular mass of said synthetic organic polymer of said closure cup integrally connected with said wall thereof and surrounding said recess at an outer surface of said closure cup.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The closure cup of claim 2 wherein said first area is formed by an essentially circular perforation having a maximum diameter that does not exceed said wall thickness; and wherein said second area is formed by a bulge surrounding said perforation at an outer surface of said closure cup; said bulge having a sufficient mass to fumingly close said perforation upon application of fusion conditions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The closure cup of claim 1 wherein said valve housing is interfused with said closure cup.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The closure cup of claim 1 wherein an inner collapsible pouch is sealingly connected with said valve housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A pressure dispenser structure comprising an essentially rigid and pressure resistant outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition; and a closure cup made of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said outer container; said closure cup holding a valve assembly comprising a valve housing means and a displaceable valve outlet means; said closure cup comprising a pressurizing means capable of sealing by interfusion with said closure cup.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A pressure dispenser structure comprising an essentially rigid and pressure resistant outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition; and a closure cup made of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said outer container; said closure cup holding a valve assembly comprising a valve housing means and a displaceable valve outlet means; said closure cup comprising a pressurizing means capable of sealing by interfusion with said closure cup.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
The dispenser structure of claim 7 wherein said closure cup is formed essentially of an integrally moulded circular element having a wall thickness sufficient for resisting a pressure caused by a pressurizing medium within said container while preventing significant migration of said pressurizing medium; and wherein said sealing means comprises at least one site where said wall thickness is reduced in a first area and increased in a second area immediately adjacent said first area so as to permit closure of and interfusion with said first area when said second area is subjected to conditions sufficient for fusion of said second area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
The dispenser structure of claim 8 wherein said first area of said closure cup is formed by an essentially cylindrical recess having a maximum diameter that does not exceed said wall thickness of said closure cap; and wherein said second area is formed by a protruding circular mass of said synthetic organic polymer of said closure cup integrally connected with said wall thereof and surrounding said recess at an outer surface of said closure cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
The dispenser structure of claim 8 wherein said first area of said closure cup is formed by an essentially circular perforation having a maximum diameter that does not exceed said wall thickness; and wherein said second area is formed by a bulge surrounding said perforation at an outer surface of said closure cup; said bulge having a sufficient mass to fumingly close said perforation upon application of fusion conditions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dispenser structure of claim 7 wherein an inner collapsible pouch is sealingly connected with said valve housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The dispenser structure of claim 7 wherein said closure cup is made of substantially the same organic synthetic polymer composition as said outer container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The dispenser structure of claim 12 wherein said organic synthetic polymer composition is a normally transparent thermoplastic polymer composition in which the main constituent is selected from thermoplastic polyesters and thermoplastic polycarbonates.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dispenser structure of claim 7 wherein said closure cup comprises at least one external stopper face for engagement with a drive and for rapid rotation of said closure cup relative to said outer container for connecting the latter with said closure cup by rotation welding.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of pressurizing ia pressure dispenser having an outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition, a closure cup made of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said composition of said outer container and a valve assembly; said closure cup being a circular structure having a wall thickness sufficient for resisting an internal pressure caused by gaseous pressurizing medium within said container while preventing significant migration of said pressurizing medium; said method comprising the steps of: locally penetrating said closure cup in an area thereof to form at least one perforation in said area; introducing said gaseous pressurizing medium into said outer container via said at least one perforation of said closure cup for pressurizing said dispenser; closing said perforation by interfusion of said synthetic organic polymer composition forming said closure cup; and interfusingly connecting said closure cup and said valve assembly to said outer container by thermal welding.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of pressurizing ia pressure dispenser having an outer container made of a fusible synthetic organic polymer composition, a closure cup made of a synthetic organic polymer composition capable of interfusion with said composition of said outer container and a valve assembly; said closure cup being a circular structure having a wall thickness sufficient for resisting an internal pressure caused by gaseous pressurizing medium within said container while preventing significant migration of said pressurizing medium; said method comprising the steps of: locally penetrating said closure cup in an area thereof to form at least one perforation in said area; introducing said gaseous pressurizing medium into said outer container via said at least one perforation of said closure cup for pressurizing said dispenser; closing said perforation by interfusion of said synthetic organic polymer composition forming said closure cup; and interfusingly connecting said closure cup and said valve assembly to said outer container by thermal welding.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said thermal welding step is selected from the group of welding methods consisting of friction welding, ultrasonic welding and microwave welding.
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