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Bottle caps

US4476987A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 20, 1982
Grant dateOct 16, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/30
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic cap for glass or plastic carbonated beverage bottles is shaped so that in use pressure is exerted around the edges of a gasket to give enhanced sealing. A single cap can fit the different necks of standard glass and plastic bottles. Its heat-shrinkable skirt has longer portions between connectors.

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