US3426930A
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Safety bottle cap
Assignee: ELVIN F HIRSCHLER
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Filing: 1967-04-26
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Granted: 1969-02-11
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Expires: 1987-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elvin F Hirschler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A SAFETY CAPPING DEVICE FOR BOTTLES CONTAINING DANGEROUS PILLS OR LIQUIDS, COMPRISING: A THREADED BOTTLE NECK HAVING AN INTERIOR THREADED APERTURE; A SAFETY CAP THREADED TO ENGAGE THE THREADED BOTTLE NECK; A HOUSING IN SAID SAFETY CAP; AND A SPRING LOADED SEALING PLUG IN SAID HOUSING NON ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BOTTLE NECK WHEN THE SAFETY CAP IS FIRST ENGAGED BUT WHEN THE SAFETY CAP IS REMOVED, THE SEALING PLUG ENGAGES THE BOTTLE NECK UNTIL THE CAP IS DETACHED WHEREUPON A REVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE SAFETY CAP PERMITS COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF THE SEALING PLUG.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A SAFETY CAPPING DEVICE FOR BOTTLES CONTAINING DANGEROUS PILLS OR LIQUIDS, COMPRISING: A THREADED BOTTLE NECK HAVING AN INTERIOR THREADED APERTURE; A SAFETY CAP THREADED TO ENGAGE THE THREADED BOTTLE NECK; A HOUSING IN SAID SAFETY CAP; AND A SPRING LOADED SEALING PLUG IN SAID HOUSING NON ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BOTTLE NECK WHEN THE SAFETY CAP IS FIRST ENGAGED BUT WHEN THE SAFETY CAP IS REMOVED, THE SEALING PLUG ENGAGES THE BOTTLE NECK UNTIL THE CAP IS DETACHED WHEREUPON A REVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE SAFETY CAP PERMITS COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL OF THE SEALING PLUG.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-02-11 | 1972-08-12 | 1973-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-11 | 1976-08-12 | 1977-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-11 | 1980-08-12 | 1981-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |