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Multilayer synthetic stopper

US6695997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 2002
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31913
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stopper for use in a substantially cylindrical bottle opening having a substantially cylindrical shape to seal the bottle opening and including a first polymer portion and a second polymer portion, wherein the second polymer portion coaxially overlies the first polymer portion. In another embodiment, the stopper includes a third polymer portion wherein the first polymer portion coaxially overlies the third polymer portion. A method of protecting liquid in a bottle with a substantially cylindrical bottle opening including providing a stopper having a substantially cylindrical shape to seal the bottle opening and closing off the bottle by insertion of the stopper into the bottle opening. A method of producing a stopper for use in a substantially cylindrical bottle opening comprising extruding a first polymer portion through an extrusion die, coaxially coating the first polymer portion with a second polymer portion to form a body.

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