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Impact resistant closure

US8231020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Silgan White Cap LLC · US

Inventors

James M. Taber · Aurora, US
Darren Neputy · Palos Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 27, 2010
Grant date	Jul 31, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 7, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2213/00
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure including a top panel and a transition section extending from a peripheral edge of the top panel is provided. The closure includes a skirt extending from a peripheral edge of the transition section such that the skirt extends away from the top panel. The skirt includes a plurality of projections extending outwardly and away from an outer surface of the transition section.

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