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US4856667A
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Container and cap
Assignee: MID AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST Co
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Filing: 1987-06-17
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2007-06-17
Abstract
Abstract Closure systems including a container having an annular projection integral with the lip of the container having a curled free end portion for engaging a cap and methods of forming and using the same.
Inventors
- 👤 Mortimer S. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/0223; B65D1/023; B65D41/0407; B65D41/0414; B65D41/0421; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product comprising: (a) an opening for receiving or discharging the product; (b) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim; (c) an annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap after the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (d) mechanical means on the outer surface of said neck spaced from said annular projection for engaging the cap for closing and opening the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product comprising: (a) an opening for receiving or discharging the product; (b) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim; (c) an annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap after the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (d) mechanical means on the outer surface of said neck spaced from said annular projection for engaging the cap for closing and opening the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 1, wherein the annular projection is a ring having a cross-sectional shape selected from a U, J or O shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said curled free end portion is curved outwardly from the opening of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 1, wherein said curled free end portion is curved inwardly toward the opening of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises; (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, (3) an annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap after the cap is placed on the said neck to close the container, and (4) mechanical means spaced from annular projection for closing and opening the cap on and from the container; and (b) said cap comprises; (1) a top wall, (2) engaging means integral with said top wall for sealingly engaging said curled free end portion of said annular projection after closing the cap on the container; (3) an annular skirt depending from said top wall, and (4) mechanical means on the inner surface of said skirt for engaging said mechanical means on said neck for closing and opening the cap on and from the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises; (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, (3) an annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap after the cap is placed on the said neck to close the container, and (4) mechanical means spaced from annular projection for closing and opening the cap on and from the container; and (b) said cap comprises; (1) a top wall, (2) engaging means integral with said top wall for sealingly engaging said curled free end portion of said annular projection after closing the cap on the container; (3) an annular skirt depending from said top wall, and (4) mechanical means on the inner surface of said skirt for engaging said mechanical means on said neck for closing and opening the cap on and from the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cap and container of claim 5, wherein said annular projection comprises a ring having a cross-sectional shape selected from a U, J or O shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cap and container of claim 5, wherein said engaging means depends from the inner surface of said top wall of the cap to sealingly engage said annular projection as the cap is closed on the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cap and container of claim 7, wherein said engaging means comprises a depending wall spaced inwardly from said skirt of the cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cap and container of claim 5, wherein said annular projection is made of plastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
216 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises: (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, and (3) a flexible, plastic annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap as the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (b) said cap comprises: (1) a top wall, and (2) an outer peripheral skirt depending from said top wall, including an inner substantially annular surface, an annular bead projecting inwardly from said inner surface at the lower end of said skirt adapted to snap past and engage said flexible, plastic annular projection of the container to close the cap on the container with said flexible, plastic annular projection in engagement with said inner surface, and at least one thread about said inner surface between said bead and top wall and projecting outwardly from said inner surface to engage and form at least one substantially matching groove in said flexible, plastic annular projection whereupon the cap thereafter can be twisted off and on the container because of engagement between said engaging threads on the cap and in said flexible, plastic annular projection of the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
216 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises: (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, and (3) a flexible, plastic annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap as the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (b) said cap comprises: (1) a top wall, and (2) an outer peripheral skirt depending from said top wall, including an inner substantially annular surface, an annular bead projecting inwardly from said inner surface at the lower end of said skirt adapted to snap past and engage said flexible, plastic annular projection of the container to close the cap on the container with said flexible, plastic annular projection in engagement with said inner surface, and at least one thread about said inner surface between said bead and top wall and projecting outwardly from said inner surface to engage and form at least one substantially matching groove in said flexible, plastic annular projection whereupon the cap thereafter can be twisted off and on the container because of engagement between said engaging threads on the cap and in said flexible, plastic annular projection of the container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cap and container of claim 10, wherein said threads are discontinuous.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cap and container of claim 10, wherein the cap is at an elevated temperature at the time it is snapped on the container to thereby facilitate the formation of the threads in said flexible, plastic annular projection of the container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
196 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises: (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, and (3) a flexible plastic annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap as the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (b) said cap comprises: (1) a top wall, and (2) an outer peripheral skirt depending from said top wall, including an inner substantially annular surface, an annular bead projecting inwardly from said inner surface at the lower end of said skirt adapted to snap past and engage said flexible, plastic annular projection to close the cap on the container with said flexible, plastic annular projection in sealing engagement with said inner surface, and a projection extending outwardly from said inner surface adapted to create a permanent impression in said flexible plastic, annular projection of the container when the cap is closed on the container to form a fluid passageway when the cap on the closed container is twisted prior to removal from the container.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
196 words
A container and cap for receiving, housing and discharging a product wherein: (a) said container comprises: (1) an opening for receiving or discharging the product, (2) a neck surrounding the opening including a rim, and (3) a flexible plastic annular projection integral with and extending from said rim having a curled free end portion for sealingly engaging the cap as the cap is placed on said neck to close the container; and (b) said cap comprises: (1) a top wall, and (2) an outer peripheral skirt depending from said top wall, including an inner substantially annular surface, an annular bead projecting inwardly from said inner surface at the lower end of said skirt adapted to snap past and engage said flexible, plastic annular projection to close the cap on the container with said flexible, plastic annular projection in sealing engagement with said inner surface, and a projection extending outwardly from said inner surface adapted to create a permanent impression in said flexible plastic, annular projection of the container when the cap is closed on the container to form a fluid passageway when the cap on the closed container is twisted prior to removal from the container.
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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) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |