Break away overcap
US6070748A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/009
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A break away overcap (1) is used for maintaining a closure (6) in sealing engagement with the open end of a vial (2). The overcap (1) is molded from a fracturable plastic and is provided with a pair of spaced, parallel score lines or V-grooves (5) extending across the top wall (3) of the overcap (1) and downwardly of the cap skirt (4) to the lower edge thereof on each side of the cap. Thumb and finger engaging portions (4a) are provided at the lower edge of the skirt (4) adjacent the terminal ends of the score lines (5) so that by pushing inwardly on the thumb and finger engaging portions, (4a) the overcap (1) breaks into three pieces to thereby expose the closure (6) for insertion of a syringe needle therethrough into the vial for removal of the vial contents therefrom.
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