Resealing overcap for a cylindrical container
US6220471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2577/205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A resealing overcap is provided for fitting over a top end of a cylindrical container and an easy-open top end closure thereon which includes an end ring having an inside circular downwardly and inwardly curved bead defining a central opening and closed by a removable membrane positioned thereon. The resealing overcap includes a circular central portion having an outer periphery and adapted to extend radially of the container when positioned thereon for covering the top end closure. The overcap further includes a downwardly depending flange integrally extending from and around the central portion outer peripheral area and adapted to extend axially of the cylindrical container when positioned thereon to provide a friction fit around the end ring of the container end closure when positioned thereon. The resealing overcap further includes a downwardly depending flexible ring portion integrally extending from an inside surface of the overcap central portion and adapted to extend axially of the cylindrical container when positioned thereon to define a leading edge portion adapted to be positioned over the inside circular bead of the container end closure when positioned thereon before o…
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