US3563368A
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Closure assembly for containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-07
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-02-07
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a closure assembly which is either a separate part, or an integral part of a container for medicinal or toxic or nontoxic substances. Before any of the contents can be dispensed, two separate and independent functions must be performed. First the closure assembly must be unlocked, and secondly cap and body portions of the assembly must be manipulated to bring dispensing openings into alignment. Such manipulation involves relative movement which is rotational, translational, or combinations thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred L Mchugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means in said closure assembly for normally disabling said relative movement, but being actuatable selectively to enable intentional relative movement of the cap and body portions; and means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which the locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby operation of the locking means to enable said relative movement is effected independently from operation to the cap portion to align the dispensing openings; the locking means including a cantilevered element formed integrally with the body portion, said cantilevered element serving to bias the locking means so as to disable said relative movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means in said closure assembly for normally disabling said relative movement, but being actuatable selectively to enable intentional relative movement of the cap and body portions; and means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which the locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby operation of the locking means to enable said relative movement is effected independently from operation to the cap portion to align the dispensing openings; the locking means including a cantilevered element formed integrally with the body portion, said cantilevered element serving to bias the locking means so as to disable said relative movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
162 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movEment therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means in said closure assembly for normally disabling said relative movement, but being actuatable selectively to enable intentional relative movement of the cap and body portions; and means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which the locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby operation of the locking means to enable said relative movement is effected independently from operation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings; the biasing means associated with urging the cap portion to its neutral position being formed integrally with said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movEment therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means in said closure assembly for normally disabling said relative movement, but being actuatable selectively to enable intentional relative movement of the cap and body portions; and means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which the locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby operation of the locking means to enable said relative movement is effected independently from operation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings; the biasing means associated with urging the cap portion to its neutral position being formed integrally with said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
185 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein, and being formed with means thereon for connecting the closure assembly to said container; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therein for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means carried by one of said portions and being operable for normally disabling said relative movement, said locking means including a head section which extends into said dispensing opening on the other of said portions to effect locking together of the cap and body portions, but which is actuatable for selectively enabling intentional relative movement; and spring means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which said locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby actuation of the locking means to release the same is effected separately from manipulation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
185 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein, and being formed with means thereon for connecting the closure assembly to said container; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therein for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means carried by one of said portions and being operable for normally disabling said relative movement, said locking means including a head section which extends into said dispensing opening on the other of said portions to effect locking together of the cap and body portions, but which is actuatable for selectively enabling intentional relative movement; and spring means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing openings are nonaligned, and in which said locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby actuation of the locking means to release the same is effected separately from manipulation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
179 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein, and being formed with means thereon for connecting the closure assembly to said container; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means carried by said body portion and being operable for normally disabling said relative movement, said locking means including a head section which extends into said second dispensing opening to effect locking together of the cap and body portions, but which is actuatable for selectively enabling intentional relative movement; and spring means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing opening are nonaligned, and in which said locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby actuation of the locking means to release the same is effected separately from manipulation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
179 words
A closure assembly adapted to be mounted on a container and being operable selectively to enable access to its contents, comprising: a body portion having a first dispensing opening therein, and being formed with means thereon for connecting the closure assembly to said container; a cap portion having a second dispensing opening therein, and being mounted on the body portion for relative movement therewith for enabling said dispensing openings to be aligned; locking means carried by said body portion and being operable for normally disabling said relative movement, said locking means including a head section which extends into said second dispensing opening to effect locking together of the cap and body portions, but which is actuatable for selectively enabling intentional relative movement; and spring means for biasing the cap portion to a neutral position in which the dispensing opening are nonaligned, and in which said locking means are also biased to prevent said relative movement, whereby actuation of the locking means to release the same is effected separately from manipulation of the cap portion to align the dispensing openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein the locking means further includes a cantilevered element formed integrally with the body portion, said cantilevered element serving to bias the locking means so as to disable said relative movement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein separate biasing means are provided for biasing the cap portion to its neutral position, and independently thereof, for biasing the locking means to its operative position for preventing said relative movement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein the biasing means associated with urging the cap portion to its neutral position is formed integrally with said body portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein said relative movement is translational movement axially of the closure assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein the connecting means on saId body portion include sidewalls integrally formed therewith and being of such height as to constitute the sidewalls of the container proper, said sidewalls on the body portion also being adapted to be connected to bottom closure means for forming a container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A closure assembly according to claim 4, wherein the body portion is integrally connected to and forms part of a closed container, said body portion being further provided with means for enabling refilling of said closed container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A closure assembly according to claim 5, wherein said relative movement is rotational movement about an axis substantially coaxial of the closure assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |