Bottle screw caps and methods for making and using same
US12358694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A screw cap (14, 502) configured to be removably attachable to a bottle (12) includes a base (40) and an annular skirt (42, 508) extending downwardly therefrom. One or more threads (32) extend radially inwardly from an interior surface of the skirt (42, 508). A retention feature (509) extends radially inwardly from the interior surface of the skirt (42, 508). The retention feature (509) is configured to produce at least one of an audible response or a tactile response when the cap (14, 502) is rotated with respect to a bottle (12).
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