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Captive cap assembly
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1964-11-25
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank S Buono
- 👤 Stefan A Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
AN IMPROVED CAPTIVE CAP ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN ENDED TUBULAR NECK, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR REMOVABLE APPLICATION TO THE OPEN END OF THE NECK, A RETAINING RING FOR ATTACHMENT AROUND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER TO RETAIN THE ASSEMBLY IN POSITION, A FLEXIBLE HINGE STRAP INTEGRALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CLOSURE MEMBER AND THE RETAINING RING FOR HOLDING THE CLOSURE MEMBER CAPTIVE SO THAT IT CAN BE SHIFTED BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN SUPERPOSED ALIGNED POSITION WITH THE RETAINING RING AND AN OPEN POSITION OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF THE RING AND COOPERABLE LATCHING MEANS FORMED ON SAID RATAINING RING AND CLOSURE MEMBER RESPECTIVELY FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE CLOSURE MEMBER IN OPEN POSITION AND OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF THE RETAINING RING, SAID ASSEMBLY BEING FORMED IN ONE PIECE OF FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT PLASTIC MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
AN IMPROVED CAPTIVE CAP ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER HAVING AN OPEN ENDED TUBULAR NECK, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A CLOSURE MEMBER FOR REMOVABLE APPLICATION TO THE OPEN END OF THE NECK, A RETAINING RING FOR ATTACHMENT AROUND THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER TO RETAIN THE ASSEMBLY IN POSITION, A FLEXIBLE HINGE STRAP INTEGRALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN THE CLOSURE MEMBER AND THE RETAINING RING FOR HOLDING THE CLOSURE MEMBER CAPTIVE SO THAT IT CAN BE SHIFTED BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN SUPERPOSED ALIGNED POSITION WITH THE RETAINING RING AND AN OPEN POSITION OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF THE RING AND COOPERABLE LATCHING MEANS FORMED ON SAID RATAINING RING AND CLOSURE MEMBER RESPECTIVELY FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE CLOSURE MEMBER IN OPEN POSITION AND OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF THE RETAINING RING, SAID ASSEMBLY BEING FORMED IN ONE PIECE OF FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT PLASTIC MATERIAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1316309A
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |