US4228910A
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Device for tightly stopping a bottle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-18
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-10-18
Abstract
Abstract This invention concerns an improved device for tightly stopping a bottle which comprises a stopper whose body is provided with at least one neck receiving a flexible airtight or watertight sealing ring, this neck having at least one toothed surface and at least one smooth surface, the smooth surface being formed at the bottom of an annular groove bounded by edges of its sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene E. L. Barre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D39/00; B65D39/0052; B65D39/0094; B65D39/0005; B65D39/0047; B65D2539/00; B65D2539/001; B65D2539/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An improved stopping device for tightly stopping a bottle comprising a stopper having a body portion provided with at least one neck receiving a flexible fluid-tight sealing ring, the neck having at least one toothed surface and at least one smooth surface, the stopping device being designed and arranged such that the smooth surface is formed at the bottom of an annular groove bounded by two edges, one edge on each side of said annular groove, one of the sides of said groove being constituted by the edge of a rib formed in the bottom of the neck and the depth of said groove corresponding to the depth of the base of said toothed surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An improved stopping device for tightly stopping a bottle comprising a stopper having a body portion provided with at least one neck receiving a flexible fluid-tight sealing ring, the neck having at least one toothed surface and at least one smooth surface, the stopping device being designed and arranged such that the smooth surface is formed at the bottom of an annular groove bounded by two edges, one edge on each side of said annular groove, one of the sides of said groove being constituted by the edge of a rib formed in the bottom of the neck and the depth of said groove corresponding to the depth of the base of said toothed surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stopping device of claim 1 wherein the rib is separated from the toothed surface by a smooth surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stopping device of claim 1 wherein the edges of the groove are slanted.
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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |