Abstract: The present invention relates to a tamper evident closure in which the outer portion (10) rises upon first opening, and having means that prevent such outer portion from falling back to the original position once it has risen. Therefore, the tamper evident effect is given by the misalignment of the outer portion and the central portion (8). The closure may be made of cork, possibly of synthetic nature, or of screw type, adapted to be tightened to a threaded pouring device applied to the neck of the bottle.

Abstract: A composite synthetic cork is provided, wherein the synthetic cork is operatively coupled with a decorative handle via an interlocking component. In an exemplary embodiment, the interlocking component is molded within an interior space of said synthetic cork component, such that the interlocking component is not readily apparent or not visible upon assembly with the decorative handle.

Abstract: A supplemental sealing device (1) for a wine bottle (14) that includes a body (4) of circular cross-section. The body (4) has a central neck-gripping portion (6) connected to and positioned between a closed cap portion (8) and a flange portion (10). The neck-gripping portion (6) is configured to conform to the neck (12) of a wine bottle (14) and is resiliently biased to form a seal therewith.

Abstract: A stopper apparatus for closing wine bottles and like receptacles having an elongated stopper body of flexible material adapted for insertion into the neck of the bottle so as to create a water-tight and air-tight seal between the media contained within said bottle and the outside environment. The stopper body has a generally cylindrical shape with a slight taper near the base of the cylinder and features a cavity near the top of the cylinder. The cavity features a concealed apparatus therein. At least one self revealing handle is attached to the stopper body for extracting said stopper from the neck of the bottle, wherein extracting said stopper body from the neck of said bottle exposes said concealed apparatus contained therein.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging apparatus is disclosed that can easily be applied by an end user to the bottom of a wine-bottle cork, or other food or beverage container that is sealed with a container-stopper device, such as a synthetic cork or a screw-type cap. The oxygen-scavenging apparatus is easily attachable and detachable, and relies on a friction-based fastener for its coupling to the container stopper. In some embodiments, the apparatus can serve a dual purpose by both scavenging oxygen and by absorbing moisture by using both oxygen-scavenging compound and desiccant material. The oxygen-scavenging apparatus is simple in design and thus relatively easy and cost-effective to manufacture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure device for a container, which seals an opening (6) that opens at the top of a container (2) and has a rim (7) on its periphery. The closure device comprises a seal member (8) that is to cover the opening (6) on the top of the container (2), and a synthetic resin cap (9) that is to press the seal member (8) against the upper surface of the rim (7). The seal member (8) comprises a flange (10) to be mounted on the upper surface of the rim (7). The cap (9) comprises a top wall (15), a cylinder part (16), and a locking part (18). The top wall (15) is to be disposed above the flange (10). The cylinder part (16) hangs down from the outer circumference of the top wall (15). The locking part (18) is disposed on the inner surface of the cylinder part (16). After the cap (9) is pushed down, the locking part (18) locks at the under surface of the rim (7). The upper surface of the flange (10) has a compressible projection (29).

Abstract: A closure for a container has an upper part (1) that can be connected to the container. The upper part (1) has an opening (2) and an outer hollow body (3). An inner hollow body (4) is arranged coaxially in the outer hollow body (3) with an intermediate space therebetween. A lower part (7) in the form of a hollow body can be displaced longitudinally in the intermediate space. A plug (5) is held coaxially in the lower part (7) and opens or closes the opening as the lower part (7) is displaced longitudinally in the intermediate space.

Abstract: A container closure includes an inner core having a non-cylindrical profile created by a variable longitudinal cross-sectional area. One or more outer layers concentrically surround the core and have a cross-sectional area inversely correlated to the inner core so that the overall container closure has an essentially cylindrical profile.

Abstract: A container closure includes an inner core having a non-cylindrical profile created by a variable longitudinal cross-sectional area. One or more outer layers concentrically surround the core and have a cross-sectional area inversely correlated to the inner core so that the overall container closure has an essentially cylindrical profile.

Abstract: A stopper, particularly for a wine bottle, comprising a barrier layer comprising a hot melt polymetric adhesive and optionally at least one sub-layer having lower oxygen permeability than the hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, closure or stopper having a sealed and/or barrier bearing terminating end is achieved. In this way, wine sealed in the wine bottle by the closure/stopper of the present invention is assured of possessing a long storage life, while also having the flavor, bouquet, taste, and quality desired for the wine fully maintained.

Abstract: Cork stopper comprising an upper member (1) or head and a lower member (2) or body which are integral into a single piece, wherein said head (1) has an height of at least about 8 mm and the body (2) is cylindrical and has a length of about 10 a 30 mm and diameter of about 21 to 26 mm. The head diameter must be larger than body diameter by at least about 3 mm. Said stopper, which may be chamfered and has at least one cork disk in any end thereof, may be used with wine and beverage containers and is able to be reused manually only.

Abstract: A closure for a container, and a container incorporating the same, that minimizes or eliminates leakage between the closure and the container holding the liquid. The closure provides a liquid sealing system that allows irregularly shaped closure tops to be used without sacrificing the effectiveness of the liquid seal. In one embodiment, the closure includes a plurality of struts disposed within an annular space that receives a neck portion of the container to create a seating plane that corresponds to a plane formed by the rim of the neck portion.

Abstract: A closure having an operating member, a lower member having a near end connected to the operating member and a far end spaced along an axial direction from the proximal end. One or more sealing members extend from the lower member. A first bore extends along the axial direction through the operating member and into the lower member. Second bores extend along the axial direction into the operating member. The second bores are located around the first bore with dividers between adjacent bores. The dividers are arranged to increase the compression stiffness of the operating member.

Abstract: A container stopper, and a manufacturing method therefor, capable of reliably preventing adverse influences of various smells entering from outside the container and absorption and adsorption of the flavor of the contents, as well as preventing adverse influences of a core such as cork. The container stopper comprising a core formed of an elastic material and having a liquid-contact surface and an outer peripheral surface continuous with the liquid-contact surface coated with a skin made of a synthetic resin, and the manufacturing method therefor. In the container stopper, the skin is made of a polyester resin or a synthetic resin having a polyester resin as a main component thereof, and the skin is bonded to the liquid-contact surface and the outer peripheral surface of the core through a bonding layer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and means for providing a novelty item are provided. In some embodiments, a stopper comprises a body, having an inner chamber and a top portion, a novelty item disposed within the inner chamber, and a disk placed on an outer surface of the body removably holding the novelty item within the inner chamber.

Abstract: An expansible bottle stopper includes a body, a resilient member, and a movable member that is longitudinally movable relative to the body. The resilient member is caused to expand radially by a first-stage longitudinal displacement of the movable member relative to the body or to shrink radially by a second-stage longitudinal displacement of the movable member relative to the body.

Abstract: A synthetic cork is provided, comprising a shank portion, having a tip portion and a base portion, the base portion including a radial contour, the radial contour providing increased radial surface area relative to a smooth radial bottom portion. A synthetic cork stopper is also provided, wherein the synthetic cork base portion is glued into a hole of a cap. In exemplary embodiments, the radial contour is a spoked configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cork stamp system and method for application with a wine bottle where the cork stamp system includes: a disc like stamp, where the stamp includes a first surface and second surface; a unique design impression on the first surface and adhesive on the second surface; and a cork wherein the cork may be used for closing an open end of a wine bottle. The adhesive surface of the cork stamp according to the present invention abuts the cork upon insertion into a wine bottle. The adhesive on the second surface of cork stamp firmly adheres the stamp to the cork. The unique design impression acquires stamping capabilities after insertion into the wine bottle.

Abstract: By achieving an extruded, foamed core formed from plastic material peripherally surrounded and integrally bonded with a plurality of cooperating synthetic, plastic, extruded, outer layers, a unique, multi-component, multi-layer synthetic closure is provided which may be employed as a bottle closure or stopper for any desired product, whether the product is a liquid, a viscous material, or a solid distributed in a bottle or container and dispensed through the open portal of the container neck. The present invention achieves a mass producible, resilient, synthetic bottle closure which is employable for any desired bottle, including wine. By employing the present invention, a multi-component or multi-layer synthetic closure is attained which possesses physical properties substantially equal to or better than the physical properties found in cork material, which has caused such cork material to be the principal closure material for wine bottles.

Abstract: A composite synthetic cork is provided, wherein the synthetic cork is operatively coupled with a decorative handle via an interlocking component. In an exemplary embodiment, the interlocking component is molded within an interior space of said synthetic cork component, such that the interlocking component is not readily apparent or not visible upon assembly with the decorative handle.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a sealed container which comprises a container comprising a thermoplastic resin and a stopper which is hardly slackening even when used in combination with the container, and a vacuum specimen-sampling container comprising the sealed container.

Abstract: A plastic cap with inside threads removably attaches to a stainless steel container with mating rolled steel external threads. A center stainless steel plug inside the cap fits down into the container. A silicone O-ring on the cap creates a watertight seal with the top of the container. The contents of the stainless steel container only contact the stainless steel plug and never reach the plastic portion of the cap. A finger loop is built into the outer periphery of the plastic cap for ease in carrying or suspending the container.

Abstract: A closure (10) for mounting at an opening (O) of a container spout (S) comprises a compartment (32) in which material such as a tablet (T) can be positioned. The compartment comprises a wall (26) that comprises a first region (28) that is surrounded by a second bellows-like region (30) that enables the first region to be displaced from a first position to a second position to cause the material to be released from the compartment. The wall can comprise a protrusion (X) that extends into the compartment such that, when the wall is displaced to the second position, the protrusion can cause the material to be released from the compartment. Also, when the wall is displaced to the second position the first region can act directly on the material to force it out of the compartment.

Abstract: Processes for manufacturing stoppers from mixed material agglomerate are provided. According to one embodiment, a homogenized mass is produced by processing a mixture in which cork power, having particle sizes approximately within a range of 30 to 300 mesh, predominates with agglomerating equipment, the mixture also including rubber or resin, a cross-linking agent and an expander. Rollers are then produced according to a predefined measurement of desired stoppers by passing the homogenized mass through a cylindrical extruder. The rollers are then finished and expanded and reticulated in a press machine. Finally, the rollers are polished and severed to form appropriate dimensional shapes. In one embodiment, the agglomerated and homogenized mass can also be shaped in expanded and cross-linked plates, from which, through drills, molds, and/or other suitable tool equipment, the corks are obtained in the desired measures.

Abstract: A container stopper comprising a compressible body (2) having at least one end for insertion into an opening of a container, and a film (1) on the end of the compressible body (2) for providing a protective layer between the compressible body and the container contents; wherein at least a region at the end of the compressible body has at least one property whereby upon compression of the body for insertion into an opening of a container said region compresses without substantially adversely affecting the protective layer provided by the film (1).

Abstract: A closure device with a fluid chamber containing an additive. The additive can be introduced and mixed into a liquid in the container by the closure device. The closure device includes a cap member having a fluid chamber and a housing having a plug member. The cap member is provided with a primary engagement means, which engages with a corresponding primary engagement means provided on the housing to allow the cap member to be lifted relative to the housing from a closed position in which the plug member closes an aperture in the fluid chamber to an open position in which the plug member is at least partially withdrawn from the aperture, thereby allowing the additive to pass from the fluid chamber to the liquid in the bottle. The closure device enables mixing of the additive and liquid in the bottle without opening the closure.

Abstract: This invention concerns stoppers made from composite material for sparkling wines consisting of two types of cork agglomerate which are closely bonded and produced from two ranges of granulates of different granulometry, where the joining surface between the two agglomerates is irregular due to their interpenetration. The invention also concerns the production process of these stoppers by individual moulding (piece by piece), whereby the simultaneous feeding of the two types of granulate and the respective additives is done and the mould is closed by compression and then heated for a time for polymerisation. The granulates used are normally treated with a reactive agglomerant consisting of, for example, quasi-prepolymer based od TDI or quasi de-moulding, the unfinished stopper is stabilised, and later machined to the final dimensions.

Abstract: A closure for a container opening according to one embodiment comprises a plug including a series of projections and being constructed and arranged to be received within the container opening and an overcap constructed and arranged for being attached to the plug so as to close off an interior of the plug and create an assembly. The projections being constructed and arranged for interfit with a specialized wrench socket for threadedly advancing the plug into the container opening.

Abstract: XA wine aeration tool comprises a bottle stopper for stoppering a bottle. The bottle stopper has a first end for insertion into the bottle and a second end. An agitator connects to the second end of the bottle stopper for aerating wine in a container.

Abstract: An improved cork closure for beverage and wine bottles having a recess on the exterior face of the closure in use. The recess is designed to facilitate the extraction process by providing central constraint on the position of the corkscrew on the face of the closure and to guide the corkscrew along the axis of the closure. This recess does not interfere with any other types of extraction device.

Abstract: The components used in this invention has never been utilized in this special type of arrangement ever before. Plastic caps are basically used in other applications such as for sealing water pipes and bottles such as sodas, vitamin bottles and so on, but always on the outside of the bottle, but never in the inside of the bottle, in combination with a wine cork in order to protect the wine from contacting any potential contaminants inside the cork.

Abstract: A closure for a container for sealing the contents of the container includes a cap assembly having a first portion that is insertable into a dispensing opening formed in the container and a second portion that is rotatable relative to the first portion. The cap is positionable between at least a dispensing position in which the contents of the container can be dispensed through the cap assembly and a closed position in which the contents are sealed in the container from atmospheric conditions. The closure also includes a rollable, flexible liner for receiving and holding the contents, the liner being coupled to the cap assembly and in fluid communication therewith so that the liner can initially receive the contents and later dispense the contents through the cap assembly.

Abstract: A closure for a container. The closure comprises a channel which extends therethrough. The channel is filled with a composition capable of being dispersed in an aqueous medium at an elevated temperature. The dispersible composition comprises a fragrance.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a bottle stopper for a wine bottle or the like, which bottle stopper comprises a body having a sealing member which sits within the peck (1) of the bottle in use and which extends radially outwardly from the body of the stopper to seal the bottle neck, the stopper further having a passageway extending upwardly therethrough to communicate with the interior of the bottle and which incorporates or communicates with a chamber within the stopper in which is housed an oxygen-scavenging medium.

Abstract: A bottle closure including a shell having an open first end, a closed second end, an inner wall and an outer wall, the combination forming conical space and a tapered core having a first end, a second end and conical surface positioned between the first end and second end wherein the tapered is located in the shell conical space.

Abstract: The device serves for closing bottles having an externally threaded circular mouth, and comprises a metal screw stopper (14) with ring of prolonged type, and a capsule (26) or tubular element (26A) of heat-shrinkable plastic. The capsule (26) or tubular element (26A) covers not only at least substantially the entire lateral surface of the actual screw stopper (16), but also at least the upper part of the prolonged ring (20). The capsule (26) or tubular element (26A) is fixed to the metal stopper (14) with prolonged ring both in correspondence with the actual screw stopper (16) and in correspondence with the prolonged ring (20), so that a trace thereof remains when the capsule (26) or the tubular element (26A) is removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active package and/or an active package closure having different formats, made of metal and/or synthetic and/or natural associated or not materials. According to said invention, at least one element and/or component of said packages contains and distributes one or several dietary additives and complements and/or ingredients and technological auxiliaries used for producing foods an cosmetics. The inventive bioactive packages and closures are provided with novel specific functions such as additive and/or technical and/or antimicrobial functions with respect to a packed product. Said bioactive packages and closures confer to packed products sanitary, organoleptic and nutritional characteristics and are used for controllingly preserving the products during packaging, storage, transportation and distribution thereof.

Abstract: An improvement to the plugs of bottles generally cylindrical in shape, delineated by a so-called upper end (4) and a so-called lower end (5). The cylindrical body (1) of the plug includes a cylindrical wall (6) made of moulded plastic material, inside which are provided—a sealing structure (20) at least liquid-proof, and—a stiffening honeycomb structure (7), also made of moulded plastic material, provided as single block with the cylindrical wall; the honeycomb structure (7) is formed of a plurality of longitudinal channels (10) juxtaposed, which channels (10) extend from the sealing structure (20) up to at least one of the upper (4) and/or lower (5) ends of the cylindrical body (1), at which they emerge, and it is in the form of a beehive structure, formed of channels, whereof at least the greater portion exhibits transversal hexagonal or substantially hexagonal section.

Abstract: A vial closure device, a sample vial incorporating such a vial closure device, and certain methods of using such a vial and closure device. The vial and closure device are intended to contain a gaseous sample or a headspace gas present above a liquid or solid material, so that the gaseous sample or headspace gas can be conveniently analyzed, typically by means of an autosampler connected to an analytical instrument such as a mass spectrometer. Mass spectrometric methods of determining the isotopic concentration of hydrogen and oxygen comprised in aqueous samples contained in vials fitted with such closure devices are disclosed. The vial closure device comprises a hollow body member locatable in the mouth of a vial, and a first seal for making a substantially gas-tight seal between the exterior of said hollow body member and said vial.

Abstract: A stopper for use in a substantially cylindrical bottle opening is disclosed. The stopper is made of a natural cork body with a polymeric portion to prevent flavor scalping and seal the bottle opening. The stopper of the present invention is designed to enhance traditional bark corks in wine bottles. The stopper of the present invention reduces flavor scalping, water and ethanol permeation, and TCA permeation associated with traditional corks, and results in excellent Wine Protection Factor ratings.

Abstract: A bottle cap assembly includes a stopper and an over-cap removably coupled to a bottle. The stopper includes a cork fitted to a stopper cap with a snap-in retention ring so as to avoid the need to use any glue. The over-cap includes downwardly extending prongs, each having medial tab that releasably locks the over-cap to the stopper cap and bottle. The prongs releasably catch a ledge defined by the stopper. An inner sleeve of the over-cap conforms to an outer surface of a top portion of the bottle.

Abstract: The synthetic closures disclosed herein are made from novel compositions that comprise a thermoplastic elastomer, polypropylene, a foaming agent, and a plurality of gas-encapsulating thermoplastic microspheres. Without necessarily prescribing to any scientific theory, it is believed that the gas-encapsulating thermoplastic microspheres in combination with the other ingredients provide a feed material especially useful for manufacturing synthetic closures having an appropriate combination of physical properties like, for example, density, oxygen permeability, hardness, extraction or removal force, compression percent recovery (over selected periods of time), and compression force (to compress closure to a smaller diameter).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure which is made of synthetic material with characteristics similar to or even better than those of cork and which can therefore be used in all applications in which a cork closure is normally used. In particular, the closure according to the present invention is a stopper for containers for wine or liquors. In particular, the present invention relates to a container closure made of an expanded elastomer by means of a thermal moulding method, characterized in that the expanded elastomer can be produced by means of a step of expansion by a supercritical fluid.

Abstract: Overcap (1, 11, 12) designed to overcap a neck (80) of a bottle (8) closed by a cork (82) containing a liquid to be packaged (83, 84) includes a rolled skirt (3) and a top (2) fixed to the rolled skirt around a circular junction area (4) common to the skirt and the top. The top is formed from a first strip of material chosen to have a nature and thickness so that it can be deformed, typically by stamping between a punch and a die or by thermoforming, to form a crease-free rim around the top. The rim is formed by the peripheral part of the top axially deformed over a height H between 1 and 5 mm, and the is a rim (20,21) that extends around an arc of a circle ? varying from 45 to 90°.

Abstract: A stopper for closing wine bottles. The stopper has a tubular duct to communicate residual interior gaseous atmospheric volume with the outer ambient. A membrane is secured transversely in the duct to allow the passage of gaseous atmosphere through the membrane and to selectively block the passage of liquid therethrough.

Abstract: A closure (1) for a medicament bottle has a cap portion (2), which can be joined to the bottle and which has at least one opening (3) closed by an elastic, puncturable sealing layer (4). The opening (3) is covered on the exterior of the cap portion by a cover element (5) which, with its edge area (6) that encircles the opening (3), is joined with positive, interlocking fit, but without material bonding with the rim (8) of the opening (3). The sealing layer touches the rear side of the covering element facing the opening in a manner that is flush, sterile and without material bonding. The closure is made by a process in which the cap portion and cover element(s) are first produced and joined together, and then the sealing layer is injected into the cap portion.

Abstract: A bottle stopper mainly includes a body, a plug and a jacket. The body has an expansion spread by the plug and outwardly confronting with the jacket. The plug comprises two necks for two different engagements alternatively engaged with the body to provide a locking means and a resealing means for bottle neck. The body is structurally retained between the plug and the jacket being assembled as a unit to form the bottle stopper. When the bottle stopper is initially inserted into a bottle neck and pressed to position at the first engagement, the locking means provides a maximum expansion to lock around the bottle neck. And it has an appearance and a function of indicating whether the bottle neck has previously opened or the stopper has been used. When the bottle stopper is pressed downward positioning at the second engagement, the resealing means provides a slightly expansion for allowing to initially release and reseal the bottle neck.

Abstract: A one-component seal and wadding system (1) for a screw-cap includes a seal (3) having lower layers (4,5) forming an induction heating sealable system for attaching the seal (3) to the neck of a container, a seal substrate (6) including a free tab (50) lying wholly within the circumference of the seal, a layer of liner (2), and an attachment element (10,11,12) including a release layer (11) for attaching the seal substrate (7) including the tab (50) to the wadding (2).

Abstract: A dispensing cap intended to equip a reservoir containing a liquid or viscous product includes a body provided with at least one dispensing opening and a lid articulated to the body around an axis. The lid is intended to stopper the dispensing opening in the storage position. The body and the lid are made of a rigid or semirigid material. At least one gripping zone is arranged on the lid and/or the body to facilitate the opening and/or closing of the lid, the gripping zone being formed by an elastomeric material.