US3757979A
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Safety closure-bottle assembly
Assignee: Bristol Myers Co
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Filing: 1972-01-19
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A safety closure-bottle assembly comprising a snap-on closure and bottle in which the closure is provided with a tab and the bottle neck with a notched flange which registers with said tab.
Inventors
- 👤 W Berghahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A safety closure-bottle assembly comprising a flexible snapon closure having a bottle engaging portion which is substantially circular in cross-section, said snap-on closure having a lower marginal surface and being provided with a tab extending outwardly from said snap-on closure in the region of said lower marginal surface; a bottle having a closure receiving portion which is also substantially circular in cross-section, said bottle being provided with a flange extending outwardly from said bottle in the region adjacent its closure receiving portion, said flange having a flat top surface adapted to flushly engage said lower marginal surface of said snap-on closure and further being provided with a first notch; said flange also being provided with a stop extending upwardly from its top surface; said stop being located to the left side of said first notch when viewed from a position in which the bottle is held upright and said first notch faces the observer, the relative radial dimensions of the various portions of the assembly and the relative dimensions of said tab and first notch being such that said closure is engageable from below for removal substantially only when it is positioned so that said tab is above said first notch when the assembly is in its upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A safety closure-bottle assembly comprising a flexible snapon closure having a bottle engaging portion which is substantially circular in cross-section, said snap-on closure having a lower marginal surface and being provided with a tab extending outwardly from said snap-on closure in the region of said lower marginal surface; a bottle having a closure receiving portion which is also substantially circular in cross-section, said bottle being provided with a flange extending outwardly from said bottle in the region adjacent its closure receiving portion, said flange having a flat top surface adapted to flushly engage said lower marginal surface of said snap-on closure and further being provided with a first notch; said flange also being provided with a stop extending upwardly from its top surface; said stop being located to the left side of said first notch when viewed from a position in which the bottle is held upright and said first notch faces the observer, the relative radial dimensions of the various portions of the assembly and the relative dimensions of said tab and first notch being such that said closure is engageable from below for removal substantially only when it is positioned so that said tab is above said first notch when the assembly is in its upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly according to claim 1 in which said safety closure and said bottle each are molded of thermoplastic resin material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 2 wherein the safety closure and bottle are each molded of different thermoplastic resin material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 2 in which at least one of said safety closure or bottle has incorporated therein a slip additive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly according to claim 2 wherein said safety closure contains a non-toxic unpleasant tasting material which serves to deter a child from holding said closure in its mouth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
An assembly closure according to claim 1 including a guard ring, said guard ring being provided with a notch and mounted about said flange for rotation about the long axis of said assembly; said guard ring being adapted to have its notch brought into registration with said first notch of said flange and said tabs of said snap-on closure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
As an article of manufacture a bottle adapted to receive a flexible snap-on closure having a tab extending outwardly therefrom; said bottle having a snap-on closure receiving portion and being provided with a flange extending outwardly from said bottle in the region adjacent said closure receiving portion, said flange having a flat top surface adapted to flushly engAge the lower marginal surface of said snap-on closure and further being provided with notch; said flange also being provided with a stop extending upwardly from its top surface and being located to the left side of said notch when viewed from a position in which the bottle is held upright and said notch faces the observer, said notch being so dimensioned that the tab of said closure is engageable from below said flange for removal when it is positioned so that said tab is above said notch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
As an article of manufacture a bottle adapted to receive a flexible snap-on closure having a tab extending outwardly therefrom; said bottle having a snap-on closure receiving portion and being provided with a flange extending outwardly from said bottle in the region adjacent said closure receiving portion, said flange having a flat top surface adapted to flushly engAge the lower marginal surface of said snap-on closure and further being provided with notch; said flange also being provided with a stop extending upwardly from its top surface and being located to the left side of said notch when viewed from a position in which the bottle is held upright and said notch faces the observer, said notch being so dimensioned that the tab of said closure is engageable from below said flange for removal when it is positioned so that said tab is above said notch.
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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |