Closure assembly for use with a container

US12172825B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Four Strong IP LLC · US

Inventors

• David Abels · Pittsboro, US
• Joshua M. Boggs · New Albany, US
• Todd L. Smith · Beaver Dam, US
• Isaac Chang · Placentia, US
• Mark Harburg · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 3, 2022
• Grant date: Dec 24, 2024
• Expiry date: Feb 24, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D83/145
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a closure assembly for use with a container (e.g., an aerosol can). The closure assembly includes a skirt and a protective cap. In some embodiments, a lock feature temporarily attaches the protective cap to the container and increases a force required for a user to remove the protective cap. In some embodiments, an inner lock opening of the skirt is configured to be registered with an outer lock opening to receive a locking element therethrough. In some embodiments, a set screw is positioned in the skirt to selectively allow or inhibit relative rotation between the skirt and the protective cap. In some embodiments, a biasing element selectively allows or inhibits engagement of threads of the protective cap with the threads of the skirt depending upon application of an axial force to overcome a biasing force of the biasing element.