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Self-venting cap

US4120414A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 1977
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/1611
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-venting cap for containers of materials that produce vapor comprising a cap, a rigid tube thereon terminating at the geometrical center of the container, a fully flexible tube extending from the rigid tube, and a float at the end of the flexible tube.

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