US3810558A
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Non-refillable fitment
Assignee: NR FITMENTS Ltd
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A non-refillable fitment comprises a housing including a lower member constructed for attachment on the neck of a bottle and an upper member surmounting the lower member. The lower member has internal walls defining an aperture and a valve seat surrounding the aperture. The upper member includes an annular wall extending in a direction away from the lower member and radial ribs extending inwardly from the annular wall. The radial ribs include radially directed inner edges which define cage-like guide means. A valve member located in the housing is disposed for movement towards and away from the valve seat within said cage-like guide means. A cap member surmounting the radial ribs has an upper surface that is substantially co-extensive with the upper end of the annular wall. The cap member has a smaller diameter than the upper end of the annular wall whereby the cap member and annular wall define an inner wall and outer wall, respectively, of an annular channel terminating in an annular liquid outlet orifice. The fitment is used for preventing tampering with and unauthorised refilling of bottles containing high quality spirit such as Scotch whisky.
Inventors
- 👤 D Crisp
- 👤 R Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D49/00; B65D49/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A non-refillable fitment comprising: a. a housing including a lower member constructed for attachment on the neck of a bottle and an upper member surmounting the lower member, b. said lower member having internal walls defining an aperture and a valve seat surrounding the aperture, c. said upper member including an annular wall extending in a direction away from the lower member and radial ribs extending inwardly from the annular wall, d. said radial ribs including radially directed inner edges which define cage-like guide means, e. a valve member located in said housing and disposed for movement towards and away from the valve seat within said cagelike guide means and f. a cap member surmounting the radial ribs and having an upper surface that is solid and is substantially coextensive with the upper surface of the annular wall, g. said cap member having a smaller diameter than the upper end of the annular wall whereby the cap member and annular wall define an annular channel terminating in an annular liquid outlet orifice, h. said valve member includes a head which faces said valve seat and a stem extending from said head and in a direction away from said valve seat, i. said cage-like guide means being in guiding slidable relationship with respect to said head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A non-refillable fitment comprising: a. a housing including a lower member constructed for attachment on the neck of a bottle and an upper member surmounting the lower member, b. said lower member having internal walls defining an aperture and a valve seat surrounding the aperture, c. said upper member including an annular wall extending in a direction away from the lower member and radial ribs extending inwardly from the annular wall, d. said radial ribs including radially directed inner edges which define cage-like guide means, e. a valve member located in said housing and disposed for movement towards and away from the valve seat within said cagelike guide means and f. a cap member surmounting the radial ribs and having an upper surface that is solid and is substantially coextensive with the upper surface of the annular wall, g. said cap member having a smaller diameter than the upper end of the annular wall whereby the cap member and annular wall define an annular channel terminating in an annular liquid outlet orifice, h. said valve member includes a head which faces said valve seat and a stem extending from said head and in a direction away from said valve seat, i. said cage-like guide means being in guiding slidable relationship with respect to said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fitment as defined in claim 1 wherein said head has an upper surface which slopes away from said stem and towards said valve seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fitment as defined in claim 1 wherein said valve stem includes radially extending flutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fitment as defined in claim 1 wherein said lower member includes an annular spigot having resilient sealing means which deformably engage the interior of the neck of said bottle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
In an assembly including a bottle, a non-refillable fitment and means securing the fitment to the neck of the bottle, said fitment comprising: a. a housing including a lower member engaging the neck of the bottle and an upper member having an annular wall extending in a direction away from the lower member, b. said lower member including a valve seat defining an aperture above the mouth of the bottle, c. said upper member including ribs extending inwardly from the annular wAll and having radially directed inner ends defining a cage-like guide means, d. a valve member disposed for movement towards and away from the valve seat and being in guiding slidable relationship with said cage-like guide means, e. a cap surmounting the ribs and having an upper surface which is solid and is substantially level with the upper end of the annular wall, f. whereby said cap and annular wall define an annular channel which extends in a direction away from the valve seat and terminates in a liquid outlet orifice.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
In an assembly including a bottle, a non-refillable fitment and means securing the fitment to the neck of the bottle, said fitment comprising: a. a housing including a lower member engaging the neck of the bottle and an upper member having an annular wall extending in a direction away from the lower member, b. said lower member including a valve seat defining an aperture above the mouth of the bottle, c. said upper member including ribs extending inwardly from the annular wAll and having radially directed inner ends defining a cage-like guide means, d. a valve member disposed for movement towards and away from the valve seat and being in guiding slidable relationship with said cage-like guide means, e. a cap surmounting the ribs and having an upper surface which is solid and is substantially level with the upper end of the annular wall, f. whereby said cap and annular wall define an annular channel which extends in a direction away from the valve seat and terminates in a liquid outlet orifice.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein a closure means is screwed onto said upper member and closes said orifice, the top of said closure means including an annular ridge depending therefrom into engagement with the inner surface of the annular wall of said upper member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as defined in claim 5 wherein said securing means includes a sleeve deformed into engagement with the neck of said bottle, said sleeve compressing the lower member between the upper member and said neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
An assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein a ring is secured to the lower edge of said closure means by rupturable means, said ring being held to the bottle neck by securing means, whereby said closure means can be screwed along said upper member to break said rupturable means thereby freeing said closure means from the ring.
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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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |