Threadless cap with a nonintegral seal
US8177083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2401/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A threadless cap for closing a liquid bottle, the liquid bottle having a neck with an upper edge defining a discharge opening. The threadless cap comprises a lid for overlying the upper edge, the lid including a surface for facing the upper edge and a projection extending from the surface toward the upper edge. The threadless cap also comprises a skirt depending from the lid. The threadless cap further comprises a seal member on the surface for establishing a sealing engagement with the upper edge. The seal member includes an arcuate bead of resilient material located on the surface in a position to register with at least a portion of the upper edge. The projection engages and extends along the arcuate bead of resilient material. A blank for such a threadless cap and a method for manufacturing such a threadless cap are also provided.
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