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Overcap for a container

US8517212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 2011
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/0847
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An overcap is provided and forms a closure for at least a portion of an access opening on the container. A stand-off rim is formed on the upper surface of the overcap adjacent the peripheral edge. The overcap includes a closure body. A sealing flap is pivotally attached to the closure body and movable between a first position for covering the container access opening and a second position for exposing the access opening. A projection is positioned adjacent the stand-off rim on the closure body and defines a receiving gap for receipt and frictional engagement of the stand-off rim on the sealing flap in the open position. The frictional engagement of the sealing flap releasably retaining the sealing flap in the open second position.

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