US3335901A
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Thermoplastic closure
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1965-12-08
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwards Bryant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:42
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0237; B65D43/0254; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/021; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00027; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00555; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/0062; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00731; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796; B65D2543/00824; B65D2543/00833; B65D2543/00842
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A ONE-PIECE THERMOPLASTIC CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ADJACENT AN OPEN UPPER END OF A COMPLEMENTARY CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING, AN END WALL PORTION FOR COVERING THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY, A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SIDEWALL PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID END WALL AND TERMINATING IN A LATERALLY OUTWARDLY OFFSET DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, ONE OF SAID SIDEWALL OR DEPENDING SKIRT PORTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID CLOSURE MEMBER TO SAID CONTAINER BODY, AT LEAST A PART OF SAID SIDEWALL AND DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FOR A SUFFICIENT PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BEYOND THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS ASSEMBLED THERETO TO PROVIDE AN UPSTANDING FINGER ENGAGING PORTION CAPABLE OF CHANGING THE CONTOUR OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER BODY WHEN SUBJECTED TO A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF FORCE IN A GENERALLY RADIALLY INWARD DIRETION AND THEREBY CAUSE DISENGAGMENT OF SAID LOCKING MEANS FOR REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER FROM SAID CONTAINER BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A ONE-PIECE THERMOPLASTIC CLOSURE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ADJACENT AN OPEN UPPER END OF A COMPLEMENTARY CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING, AN END WALL PORTION FOR COVERING THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY, A PERIPHERALLY CONTINUOUS SIDEWALL PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID END WALL AND TERMINATING IN A LATERALLY OUTWARDLY OFFSET DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION, ONE OF SAID SIDEWALL OR DEPENDING SKIRT PORTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID CLOSURE MEMBER TO SAID CONTAINER BODY, AT LEAST A PART OF SAID SIDEWALL AND DEPENDING SKIRT PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FOR A SUFFICIENT PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BEYOND THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS ASSEMBLED THERETO TO PROVIDE AN UPSTANDING FINGER ENGAGING PORTION CAPABLE OF CHANGING THE CONTOUR OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CONTAINER BODY WHEN SUBJECTED TO A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF FORCE IN A GENERALLY RADIALLY INWARD DIRETION AND THEREBY CAUSE DISENGAGMENT OF SAID LOCKING MEANS FOR REMOVAL OF SAID CLOSURE MEMBER FROM SAID CONTAINER BODY.
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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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |