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Tamper evident container closure
Assignee: Intrapac Plattsburgh Inc
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Filing: 1984-08-15
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2004-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A tamper evident container closure for a container having a threaded mouth portion and a plurality of teeth members adjacent said mouth portion. The container closure comprises a threaded cap, a split ring, and an indicator member. The threaded cap is provided for engaging the mouth portion of the container. The split ring is located generally concentric with and slightly outside a lower portion of the cap and is frangibly connected thereto. The ring includes a plurality of pawls for engaging the teeth members of the container to inhibit twisting of the split ring as the cap is twisted off the container. The indicator member is rigidly secured to the cap and radially extends outward therefrom, between the spaced ends of the split ring, to rub against that ring as the cap is twisted off the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent N. Conti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/34; B65D41/3404; B65D41/3409; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A tamper evident container closure for a container having a threaded mouth portion and a plurality of teeth members adjacent said mouth portion, said container closure comprising: (a) a threaded cap for engaging the mouth portion of the container; (b) a split ring including (i) first and second adjacent spaced ends, and (ii) a plurality of pawls for interlockably engaging the teeth members of the container to inhibit twisting of the split ring off the mouth portion of the container as the cap is twisted off said mouth portion; (c) a plurality of frangible members radially extending between the split ring and the cap to connect the split ring breakably thereto; (d) a pointer connected to the cap and radially extending outward therefrom, generally midway between the spaced ends of the split ring, to engage the ring as the cap is twisted relative thereto; and (e) at least one frangible finger circumferentially extending between the pointer and an end of the split ring to connect the pointer breakably thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A tamper evident container closure for a container having a threaded mouth portion and a plurality of teeth members adjacent said mouth portion, said container closure comprising: (a) a threaded cap for engaging the mouth portion of the container; (b) a split ring including (i) first and second adjacent spaced ends, and (ii) a plurality of pawls for interlockably engaging the teeth members of the container to inhibit twisting of the split ring off the mouth portion of the container as the cap is twisted off said mouth portion; (c) a plurality of frangible members radially extending between the split ring and the cap to connect the split ring breakably thereto; (d) a pointer connected to the cap and radially extending outward therefrom, generally midway between the spaced ends of the split ring, to engage the ring as the cap is twisted relative thereto; and (e) at least one frangible finger circumferentially extending between the pointer and an end of the split ring to connect the pointer breakably thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A tamper evident container closure according to claim 1 wherein: (a) the closure is twisted in a forward direction to secure the closure onto the container, and twisted in a rearward direction to remove the closure from the container; (b) the pointer includes a front edge located adjacent and rearward of the first end of the split ring; and (c) the front edge of the pointer and the first end of the split ring slant forwardly radially outwardly to facilitate forcing the first end of the split ring radially outward as the pointer engages the first end of the split ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tamper evident container closure according to claim 2 wherein: (a) a first frangible member is located rearward of and adjacent the pointer; and (b) the front edge of the pointer is bevelled to cut the first frangible member as the closure is twisted off the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tamper evident container closure according to claim 3 wherein the frangible finger extends directly between the pointer and an end of the split ring, directly along an annular path formed by the split 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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |