Snap-hinged cap
US5785193A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0814
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap-hinged cap includes a main body section of thermoplastic synthetic resin, a cap integrally molded with the main body section, a film hinge connecting the main body section and the cap, and straps arranged on both lateral sides of the film hinge. The straps are connected to the main body section and the cap at connecting sections. Each of the straps has a center line longer than a straight line between the connecting sections. The skirt section of the cap has a peripheral wall which includes a thin portion located adjacent to the film hinge and the straps and a remaining portion.
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