Patent · US Expired

Closure device for containers

US6145688A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1997
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 16, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S215/03
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An injection molded assembly forming a sealing device for a threaded or non-threaded container using a double cap concept with pressure responsive convex sealing; also disclosed is a wiping mechanism, a one piece construction, a tamper resistant construction, a limited air exchange construction while allowing easy access to fluid contents, a sterile air venting and filter construction, a one piece tamper evident closure with a tethered container, and a frangible thether means molded with the formation of the sealing device.

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