US3942667A
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Package for bottle and cap
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1974-05-16
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A package for such liquids as men's cologne and after shave lotion comprising a cork covering for a bottle and cap in the form of two body members recessed for receiving the cap and bottle and so arranged as to facilitate the handling and opening and closing of the bottle and cap. The cork covering serves to protect against breakage while providing a particularly appealing outer configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Tedd Theodore Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A package for liquid comprising a bottle having substantially cylindrical side walls, a threaded reduced diameter neck and a conical shoulder connecting said sidewalls and said neck, a threaded cap having a roughened outer surface disposed on said neck, and a plurality of vertically extending ribs disposed on said cylindrical side walls, a first body member of a resilient cork material having a first recess therein of slightly less diameter than the diameter of said bottle across a pair of opposed ribs, said first recess having a depth of not more than the length of said side walls, said bottle being press fitted in said first recess so that said vertically extending ribs engage said resilient cork material, and a second body member of resilient cork material having a second recess therein said second recess including an upper portion of slightly less diameter than said cap and a lower portion conforming to said shoulder portion of said bottle, said cap being press fitted in said upper portion of said second recess so that the roughened outer surface of said cap engages said second body member and snugly grips said cap, and said lower portion of said second recess encloses said shoulder portion of said bottle, said first and second body members being in abutting relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A package for liquid comprising a bottle having substantially cylindrical side walls, a threaded reduced diameter neck and a conical shoulder connecting said sidewalls and said neck, a threaded cap having a roughened outer surface disposed on said neck, and a plurality of vertically extending ribs disposed on said cylindrical side walls, a first body member of a resilient cork material having a first recess therein of slightly less diameter than the diameter of said bottle across a pair of opposed ribs, said first recess having a depth of not more than the length of said side walls, said bottle being press fitted in said first recess so that said vertically extending ribs engage said resilient cork material, and a second body member of resilient cork material having a second recess therein said second recess including an upper portion of slightly less diameter than said cap and a lower portion conforming to said shoulder portion of said bottle, said cap being press fitted in said upper portion of said second recess so that the roughened outer surface of said cap engages said second body member and snugly grips said cap, and said lower portion of said second recess encloses said shoulder portion of said bottle, said first and second body members being in abutting relationship.
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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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |