Quick-on cap with removal delay mechanism
US5480055A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick-on cap includes a closure body for engaging a filler neck and a handle for rotating closure body. Cap also includes a control mechanism for initially providing a lost-motion driving connection between closure body and handle during cap removal and always providing a direct-drive driving connection during cap installation.
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