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Tamper-proof closure
Assignee: VAW-FOLIEN-VERARBETUNG ADOLF-SILVERBERG-STR 17 D-5012 BEDBURG WEST GERMANY A CORP OF W GERMANY GmbH
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Filing: 1985-03-13
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Granted: 1986-09-09
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Expires: 2005-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A circular tamper-proof closure device and process for sealing threaded bottles, jars, and similar containers are disclosed. The closure comprises a sealing ring containing a peripheral lip, a wedge-shaped security ring, retaining bridges to join the sealing ring to the security ring, an annular stop to limit the movement of the security ring, and a metallic cap with a rim that is wedged into the sealing ring between the lip and the security ring. The closure is fastened to the threaded bottle by securing the sealing ring to the bottle and forming threads on the metallic cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Philipp Massott
- 👤 Heinz Leonhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/34; B65D41/3442; B65D41/3457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A closure for sealing threaded bottles, jars, or similar containers, comprising: (a) a circular plastic sealing ring, comprising a collar having a downwardly extending annular stop integrally formed with said collar, an inwardly protruding peripheral lip extending from the upper portion of said collar, and a security ring having a diameter smaller than that of said collar and attached to the inner surface of said collar by a plurality of fracturable retaining bridges, said annular stop limiting the outward movement of said security ring; and (b) a metallic cap including a rolled rim retained in the gap between said security ring and said peripheral lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A closure for sealing threaded bottles, jars, or similar containers, comprising: (a) a circular plastic sealing ring, comprising a collar having a downwardly extending annular stop integrally formed with said collar, an inwardly protruding peripheral lip extending from the upper portion of said collar, and a security ring having a diameter smaller than that of said collar and attached to the inner surface of said collar by a plurality of fracturable retaining bridges, said annular stop limiting the outward movement of said security ring; and (b) a metallic cap including a rolled rim retained in the gap between said security ring and said peripheral lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The closure of claim 1 wherein said security ring is wedged-shaped having an inwardly extending rim and horizontal and vertical surfaces, the intersection of which forms a right angle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure of claim 2 wherein the vertical surface of said security ring is uniformly equidistant from the inner surface of said annular stop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The closure of claim 3 wherein the number of said retaining bridges and the thickness of said retaining bridges is such that all of such bridges are ruptured upon removal of the cap.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-09-08 | 1990-03-10 | 1990-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-09-08 | 1994-03-10 | 1994-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-09-08 | 1998-03-10 | 1998-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |