Non-reusable closure

US8777030B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE CLOROX COMPANY · US

Inventors

• David Ziegenhorn · Libertyville, US
• Jay Hinkle · Bridgeview, US
• Greg Showers · Libertyville, US
• Kerry D. Azelton · Pleasanton, US
• Stacie M. Alvarez · Pleasanton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 9, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 15, 2014
• Expiry date: May 9, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02W30/80
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, a non-reusable closure may include a base attachable to a container. The closure base contains an engagement insert that can screw onto a container neck. The base and engagement insert together contain one or more regions of weakness which break and/or deform when the closure is removed from the container thereby preventing re-attachment of the closure to the container.