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Screw cap, container body and container

US8360257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/15
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a screw cap (10) capable of being screwed onto the neck (44) of a container body (40), the screw cap comprising a substantially cylindrical screw section (17) comprising a screw thread (16) on its inner face, at least one tamper evidence member (18) for indicating an initial opening of the screw cap (10), and a desiccant chamber (24) located radially inwardly to the screw section, wherein the screw section (17) is radially resilient.

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