Patent · US Expired

Snap-on, screw off cap and container neck

US5456376A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1993
Grant dateOct 10, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2577/205
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tamper-evident snap-on, screw-off closure is used with a specially shaped container neck. The neck has at least one first helical thread on an upper neck stretch portion, and a first tamper-evident structure having a first locking member. The closure has an upper skirt having at least one second helical thread mating with the first helical thread of the neck. The closure includes a second tamper-evident structure having a second locking member shaped and positioned to engage the first locking member when the closure is applied to the neck.

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