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Cap for a fuel container

US7159741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2005
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cap for covering an opening of a spout. The cap includes a top that defines an inner surface and an outer surface. An engagement portion extends from the inner surface and is adapted to engage the spout. A wall extends from the inner surface to define a container-receiving space and a pierce point extends from the inner surface and is at least partially disposed within the container-receiving space.

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