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Threadless cap with a nonintegral seal

US8177083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2006
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 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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