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Quick-on cap with two-part closure body

US5791507A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1996
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/33
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cap is provided for use in the filler neck of a tank. The cap includes a handle, an o-ring sealing gasket, and a closure body including an upper body portion coupled to the handle and a lower body portion rotatably coupled to the upper body portion for rotation about an axis of rotation. The o-ring sealing gasket is mounted on the lower body portion for movement therewith.

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