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Screw cap made of plastics material

US5197621A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1990
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D41/0471
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A screw cap comprises an internal screw thread and a braking element for engaging the lead end of the external screw thread on a container for which the cap is intended. When the cap is applied to the container, the braking element progressively retards the screwing movement.

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