Structure Includes Threads Patents (Class 215/44)
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Publication number: 20140263149Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a neck. The neck includes coupling features. A first closure is configured to be coupled to the container by a first coupling feature. A second closure is configured to be coupled to the container by a second coupling feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Berge, Mike Xiaoli Ma
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Publication number: 20140263150Abstract: An apparatus and method of making and applying threaded twist-off neck finishes for metal containers is provided. More specifically, the present invention relations to apparatus and methods used to form metallic bottles with threaded necks adapted to receive selectively removable threaded closures. The threaded neck may be formed by interconnecting a threaded outsert to a metallic bottle. Alternatively, the threaded neck may be formed as an integral portion of the neck of the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Ball CorporationInventors: Greg Robinson, David J. Bonfoey, Dean L. Johnson, Anthony J. Scott
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Patent number: 8833575Abstract: Teats adapted to be placed in an infant's mouth, comprising a nipple comprising at least one perforation adapted for the flow of a liquid, an areola, and an isthmus joining the nipple to the areola, wherein the nipple comprises asymmetrical palatine and lingual parts and the isthmus joins the nipple and the areola in a manner adapted for the correct positioning of lower and upper jawbones during use, and further wherein the teats are adapted to allow controlled expulsion and flow during use. Also disclosed are feeding bottles comprising such teats and feeding systems comprising such feeding bottles.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Francois Fave-Lesage
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Publication number: 20140251941Abstract: A spillproof container assembly includes a container body and a lid body that is adapted to be fastened onto the container body by screwing. Both the container body and the lid body are advantageously provided with outwardly extending wing portions for enhancing the grippability of and properly orienting the container assembly for small children. The outwardly extending wing portions of the container body are aligned with the outwardly extending wing portions of the lid body. The lid body is provided with an acoustic waveguide, and sound generating structure is provided in communication with the acoustic waveguide for creating an audible feedback when the lid body has been tightened onto the container body to a predetermined relative position and tightness. The acoustic waveguide further functions as a viewing port that provides a visual feedback so that a user can visually verify the position of the lid body with respect to the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. Hatherill, Rodolfo Gastelum, Won Song
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Patent number: 8820556Abstract: A molded bottle for liquids is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the bottle includes a hollow body portion adapted to store liquids therein, with an opening on a top of the body portion to access an interior of the bottle. In addition, the bottle includes a sidewall that extends outward around a bottom periphery of the body portion, where the bottle is supported by an edge of the sidewall when the bottle is placed on a planar surface. The sidewall is configured to flex when the bottle is pressed down onto the planar surface to form a vacuum between the body portion and the planar surface to prevent the bottle from moving.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Farhan Khan
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Publication number: 20140231375Abstract: A container and a method for making a container having inwardly formed threads are provided. The container includes a body portion having a bottom portion and a sidewall portion. A neck portion is formed above the body portion and defines an opening at a top of the container. The neck portion includes a vertical cylinder portion extending vertically upward from the body portion, the vertical cylinder portion having a thread portion formed as a concave profile around the vertical cylinder portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: RING CONTAINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ted GUSS, Doug DYGERT, Dan FUTRAL, Dan GAMBER
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Publication number: 20140231376Abstract: The packaging system according to the invention comprises a container (1), which includes a neck (2) defining an axis (X-X), and a stopper (10) for closing the neck, which includes a skirt (12) adapted to be fastened removably around the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Grégory Antier, Andrew Stone
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Patent number: 8807360Abstract: A tamper-evident package with pressurized contents which includes a closure and associated container which cooperate to provide desired tamper-evidence upon initial removal of the closure from the container, while promoting convenient and comfortable removal and use by consumers.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Closure Systems International Inc.Inventors: John Erspamer, Steve McBride, Dave Gevers, Lawrence M. Smeyak
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Patent number: 8794474Abstract: A reusable concentrate cartridge adapted to be supported by a diluting and dispensing container for combining at least two separate components of a multi-component system, the concentrate cartridge having a hollow cylindrical element and a hollow tube with a closure portion. The concentrate cartridge is caused to open by the rotating engagement of a closure cap onto the diluting and dispensing container to which causes the closure portion of the hollow tube to disengage, releasing the concentrate material.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: iDispense, LLCInventors: Edward L. Mueller, Douglas F. Taylor
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Patent number: 8783515Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing product and a method of assembly is defined. The dispenser includes a tubular body having an open first end and an opposing second end. The body is formed by a sidewall surrounding a longitudinal axis and defining an internal volume. The sidewall includes an inside wall surface and a side seam sealing the sidewall. A fitment attachment member is formed separately from the body and is secured to the inside surface of the sidewall, adjacent the open end of the body. The attachment member has a linear dimension, with linear end portions of the member positioned adjacent one another in forming a ring within the tubular body. A fitment is provided having a fitment retainer pattern formed thereon. A corresponding retainer pattern is formed on the attachment member, with the retainer patterns cooperating for securing the fitment to the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Jacob D. P. Branyon, Scott William Huffer
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Publication number: 20140190972Abstract: Liquid containers featuring multiple apertures for accessing the contents in one of a number of selected fashions. In one illustrative embodiment, the container is shaped as a bottle, having a body and neck, with a first aperture at the top of the neck. A flat bottom or base opposite the neck features at least one aperture, such as a traditional soda can opening with a scored section and a tab. In some embodiments, the bottom includes multiple apertures of different sizes, allowing for the selection of an aperture of desired size for a particular application. In some embodiments, the entire bottom may function as a removable lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Shane Gowans, Matthew S. Dufala
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Publication number: 20140190925Abstract: The disclosure includes a cap having a first portion made of a plastic material and forming a bottom for covering a container neck and a protective side wall for surrounding the container neck, and a second portion made of a flexible material that is compatible with the plastic material of the first portion and separate from the plastic material of the first portion, the second portion being annular and consisting of a flexible seal, which projects from the bottom toward the interior of the side wall and which is welded to the first portion. Thus, the manufacture of the stopper by molding includes injecting a flexible material to produce the flexible annular seal and then the movable portions of the mold are placed such that the flexible material is in a groove that is set back from the planar surface of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: BERICAPInventor: Anne-Cecile Ropele
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Publication number: 20140183153Abstract: An inverted bottle assembly includes a bottle, a tip insert, and a cap. The bottle may include: 1) a rounded top portion engaged with or adjacent to a sidewall portion, 2) a base portion engaged with or adjacent to the sidewall portion, 3) a conical flange engaged with or adjacent to the base portion, and 4) a neck portion engaged with or adjacent to the conical flange. Additionally, the bottle may include a non-round cross-sectional shape. The tip insert may engage with the neck portion of the bottle. The tip insert may also have a nozzle with a nozzle passageway with an opening. The cap may cover the tip insert and the neck portion. The bottle assembly may also include first and second sealing structures within the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Paul H. Andrews, Doug Deluke, Gregory D. Hamlin, Don F. Yeager
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Patent number: 8763829Abstract: A segmented collapsible container for containing a liquid and collapsing when no liquid is present. The container is segmented into a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The three segmented portions form a uniform annular sidewall, with each separate portion of the sidewall having a different thickness or material than the other portions. The middle second portion includes a relatively thinner break point in the sidewall to facilitate collapsing. It is this variation in rigidity and integrity of the sidewalls that allows the segmented collapsible container to collapse. The segmented collapsible container includes an airtight seal formed in the first portion that restricts fluids, such as but not limited to, air from entering or leaving the segmented collapsible container. The segmented collapsible container may more easily return to its original shape after collapsing. This facilitates cleaning and reusability of the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Craig Allen Madaus
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Publication number: 20140166606Abstract: A container includes a neck finish extending from a body and having at least two thickened wall portions circumferentially spaced apart and extending radially inwardly, and including interior surfaces disposed radially inwardly of a neck finish interior surface to at least partially establish an internal trough, and axially facing shoulders axially recessed with respect to a sealing lip of the neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventor: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
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Publication number: 20140166607Abstract: A container having a mouth portion forming, on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a screw thread for fastening a cap, wherein an arcuate or annular horizontally recessed portion is formed between the upper end of the screw thread and the upper end of the mouth portion or in the screw thread, and the angle ? of the upper wall surface of the horizontally recessed portion is set to be 80 degrees to 150 degrees relative to the vertical direction. The container has a mouth portion forming, on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a screw thread for fastening a cap without forming a coating that covers the mouth portion, and effectively prevents the liquid contained therein from dripping along the outer circumferential surface of the mouth portion when the liquid contained therein is poured out from the mouth portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: TOYO SEIKAN GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.Inventor: Toshirou Washizaki
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Publication number: 20140151323Abstract: An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Capitol Vial Inc.Inventors: Michael Gooden, Randall Lecroy
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Publication number: 20140151322Abstract: Disclosed is a two piece closure caps for bottle containers having a threaded neck portion onto which the cap is intended to fit. More specifically, the bottle container is used for storing and dispensing pharmaceutical/medical product. The medical product is in the liquid form for ophthalmic and/or Ear related infections/disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: SENTISS PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITEDInventors: Deepak Bahri, Dilip Chaturvedi, Anupam Chanda
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Patent number: 8740012Abstract: A heat-sealable, plastic bottle with an internal scraper and an inner seal is described. More particularly, the present application relates to a heat-sealable, plastic bottle having an opening with an internal scraper chord that is less than or equal to the diameter of the circular opening, an inner seal, and a cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Phoenix Closures, Inc.Inventor: Len Ekkert
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Publication number: 20140130454Abstract: A water bottle includes a bottle body, a cap and a base. The bottle body includes a wall structure extending from a bottom end to a top end. The top end includes an opening. An outer surface of the wall structure may include a plurality of finger grip recesses and at least one thumb grip recess. The cap is configured to releasably connect to the top end of the bottle body to close the opening with a fluid-tight seal. The cap has a pointed portion that provides at least one top pressure point. The base is positioned at the bottom end of the bottle body and includes at least one pointed portion that provides at least one bottom pressure point. The at least one top and at least one bottom pressure points provide self-defense features for the water bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: BrowningInventor: Russ Kommer
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Publication number: 20140103003Abstract: The present invention relates to a tamper-evident closure of the roll-on type which comprises an engagement surface, suitable for engaging with a corresponding engagement surface provided on the neck of a container, wherein the engagement surfaces permit the complete removal of the closure after the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Marco Giovannini, Luca Viale
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Patent number: 8684208Abstract: A container that is re-useable and may be disassembled for cleaning and reassembled and resealed for use as a beverage or foodstuffs container. The container assembly for storing foodstuffs or liquids includes an annular upper body with a first end adapted to receive a cap, and a second open end which connects with an annular lower body including a first open attachment end and a second closed bottom of container end and a seal which is compressed when securing the upper and lower bodies together.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Chris Hotell
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Publication number: 20140076838Abstract: A plastic container with a cut neck is disclosed, which is produced by stretch blow-molding from a preform manufactured by plastic injection or plastic flow molding, and which immediately following production, or separated in space and/or time, is inserted into a mold cavity of a blow-mold tool of a stretch blow-molding device and with the aid of a blow-molding medium inflated and stretched according to the mold cavity. The preform is then shaped to form the desired plastic container by cutting off an excess section that includes an injection-molded neck part of the preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Robert SIEGI
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Publication number: 20140069884Abstract: A container includes a body including a primary support surface, a sidewall including at least one secondary support surface at an angle to the primary support surface and to a longitudinal axis of the container, and a finish extending from the body coaxially with the longitudinal axis. The container may be tilted from the primary support surface to the secondary support surface to facilitate access to product carried in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventor: Raul M. Paredes
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Publication number: 20140061150Abstract: A container structure is provided for detachable coupling of at least two containers. The detachable coupling structure of a first container includes a top portion with an upstanding perimeter having radial protrusions extending from a surface of the upstanding perimeter, and a container bottom portion having a complementary structure to engage the radial protrusions of the top portion of a second container for the purpose of detachably coupling two or more containers end to end. In one embodiment, two containers placed end to end with their respective structures aligned to be engaged are rotated in opposite directions to fully engage the protrusions of one container with the complementary structure of the other. A rim around the top portion of a container in a second embodiment has a larger diameter than the top portion. The rim may be pushed through a flexible opening into a recess in the bottom of another container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Jong Soo ParkInventor: Jong Soo PARK
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Patent number: 8640905Abstract: A container includes a container body defining a container cavity, the container includes a container top configured to create at least two container openings via at least partial depression of at least two container portions into the cavity defined by the container body.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Daniel Robert Gibson, Joseph Frank Snecinski, III, Todd Aaron Epstein
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Publication number: 20130327738Abstract: A container is disclosed, comprising a container body having an inner surface formed from a first non-plastics material, a neck forming a mouth of the container, and a lid removably attachable to the neck. A layer of a second non-plastics material is formed across a surface of the lid facing the inside of the container body when the lid is attached to the neck. The layer of the second non-plastics material extends across the mouth of the container so as to form a seal with the neck of the container when the lid is attached to the neck. The lid includes a sipper made of a third non-plastics material mounted in an opening formed in the lid. The layer of the second non-plastics material and the sipper are disposed so as to form a fluid-tight connection between them. The sipper is detachable from the lid and the sipper is held in place relative to the opening of the lid by upper and lower flanges. A method for manufacturing the container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Mark Harrison
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Publication number: 20130319899Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vessels and processes that may be used to fabricate vessels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Lawrence Morgan Fowler, Zihong Guo, Jenny Hu, John Arthur Ohrt
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Publication number: 20130313287Abstract: A container (100), comprising a thread (120) arranged around an opening (110) for engaging a corresponding thread (120) of a closure (400), more than four retention members (140) arranged around the opening (110), each retention member (140) having an end-face for abutting a member (510) on an interior surface of the closure (400) to impede unthreading of the closure (400), the retention members (140) being arranged such that a tangent (170) to each end-face of the retention members (140) intersects a plane (160, 350) bisecting the container (100) at an obtuse angle (171), wherein the retention members (140) are arranged in first and second groups, the first group (141, 410) comprising one retention member (140) having an end-face substantially parallel to the plane bisecting the container (100), and the second group (142, 420) comprising two or more retention members (140), the first and second groups being arranged on one side of the plane (160, 350), each in a respective quadrant of the container (100), thType: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ARCHIMEDES DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDInventors: Philip Walsh, Peter Watts
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Publication number: 20130306634Abstract: An aroma delivery system comprising aroma compound entrapped in a polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Naijie Zhang, Peter Given
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Patent number: 8584877Abstract: A pour cap for a fluid container includes a cap body, a gasket mounted to the cap body, and an open or closed position communication structure. The pour cap can be positioned on the fluid container in a closed position wherein the container is hydraulically sealed with a high pressure seal, or in an open position wherein fluid flow occurs through flow passages on the gasket and the cap body with first and second low pressure seals preventing unwanted leakage between joining parts on the pour cap. The open or closed position communication structure can include a rib and mating detent for producing a clicking sensation upon manipulation of the pour cap by the user, and/or visual features on the cap body viewable by the user, or a cap body having a asymmetrical shape configured for viewing or tactile interpretation by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Rev 8 Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Heiberger
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Publication number: 20130299445Abstract: Bottle neck structure and relative cap made of plastic material, particularly for water and beverages, comprising a neck (1) screw (4) with concave arc-shaped helical element and volutes mutually adjacent to define narrow crests (5) and female screw (15) of the cap (2) with spiral of the arc-shaped convex thread accurately convexly complementary to the concavity (4) of the helical element of the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: SUPERCAP S.R.L.Inventor: Marco Cerracchio
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Publication number: 20130299444Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and equipment for the fabrication of glass containers with internally threaded neck and such containers. The plunger (6) is from the glass leaving an imprint corresponding to the mouth (M) of a bottle, wherein the plunger has at least one helical groove (15) in its outside surface. During the extraction, the plunger is rotated around a longitudinal axis (X-X) performing a roto-translational motion to unscrew the plunger out of the partially solidified glass, leaving an internal thread in the mouth (M) of the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventors: Benoit Villaret De Chauvigny, Gino Giovanni Brignolo, Anbrogio Morettin, Federico Campodonico, Dalmazio Perrone
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Publication number: 20130270211Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass container with a cylindrical neck (1) suitable for plugging the container by means of a stopper inserted in said neck, said neck (1) comprises an internal thread (6) allowing for reversible plugging and unplugging of the container by screwing and unscrewing said stopper, wherein the internal thread (6) of the neck consists of at least two independent thread turns (7) allowing unplugging and plugging of the container by screwing and respectively unscrewing the stopper by rotating it over an angle of less than 180°.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventors: Dalmazio Perrone, Frederico Campodonico, Gino Glovanni Brignolo, Ambrogio Morettin, Benoit Villaret De Chauvigny
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Patent number: 8551385Abstract: A resin molding apparatus of a simplified structure is provided that offers high handling efficiency by a work robot, thereby improving a throughput. The resin molding apparatus (200) that retains a hollow molded body (10) including a closed-bottom cylindrical main body (12) and a cylindrical open neck portion (20), the open neck portion (20) including a helical ridge portion (22) formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof and divided into a plurality of helical segments by a slit (24) extending in an axial direction of the open neck portion (20), and that overmolds a resin sheathing body (30) on an outer surface of the main body (12), includes a first recess in which the open neck portion (20) is to be fitted, and a rib (216) formed on a circumferential surface of the recess so as to extend in a depthwise direction thereof, and to be engaged with the slit (24).Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Du Pont-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyuki Oogi, Sadaki Yamamoto, Masanobu Sato
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Patent number: 8550268Abstract: A closure and container package includes a glass container having an open mouth surrounded by an annular neck. An annular finish has at least one external attachment feature and is non-rotatably secured to the neck of the container. An annular skirt has at least one internal attachment feature for removable securement to the finish, and a glass closure has a circular periphery coupled to the skirt such that the skirt removably mounts the glass closure to the glass container. The finish can be of plastic or rubber, and the skirt preferably has a radially inwardly directed flange. The circular periphery of the glass closure preferably has a peripheral edge captured between the flange and a retention feature of the skirt. The peripheral edge of the glass closure preferably is annular and planar.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventor: Brian J. Chisholm
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Publication number: 20130233943Abstract: A bottle for use with a spray gun includes a bottle body defining a storage volume; a throat extending away from the bottle body, a first attachment portion, and a second attachment portion. The throat defines an opening to the storage volume, and includes a narrow portion and a wide portion located between the narrow portion and the bottle body. The first attachment portion is formed at the narrow portion and is configured to be attached to a spray gun. The second attachment portion is formed at the wide portion and is configured to be attached to a cap to close the bottle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Anthony Janik, Michael Madden
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Publication number: 20130228249Abstract: A plastic, hot-fillable container and systems and methods thereof. The plastic container has one or more moveable portions each comprised of intersecting grooves. Each of the one or more moveable portions is constructed and operative to move outwardly temporarily without permanently deforming responsive to hot-filling the container with a product. The one or more moveable portions also can be constructed and operative to move inwardly to reduce or remove a portion of an internal vacuum within the filled and capped container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Matthew T. Gill
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Publication number: 20130220964Abstract: A metal beverage container may include a body portion, a neck portion connected with said body portion, and a finish portion. The finish portion may include a threaded portion, a lip portion, and a transition portion coupled between the threaded portion and the lip portion. The transition portion may include an outwardly convex shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventor: The Coca-Cola Company
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Patent number: 8511492Abstract: Described is a bottle having a container which includes a threaded neck and a handle. The threaded neck includes a dispensing opening and a handle opening. The bottle also includes a dispensing closure configured to engage the container. The bottle also includes a child-resistant closure cap which includes a pair of tabs that lock into the latches on the closure base member.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Judith Webster, Kerry Azelton, Steve James Tomkins, Brandon C. Roy, Christian Krammer, Thomas Hlavacek, Thomas Zauser
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Publication number: 20130206718Abstract: A plastic container including a body and a neck portion extending from the body is provided. The container includes a first anti-rotation lug extending radially outward from the outer surface of the upper section of the neck portion. The container includes a second anti-rotation lug extending radially outward from the outer surface of the upper section of the neck portion and spaced apart from the first anti-rotation lug. The container includes a first buttress extending radially outward from the outer surface of the upper section of the neck portion and positioned between the first and second anti-rotation lugs. The first buttress reinforces the neck portion between the first and second anti-rotation lugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Silgan Plastics LLCInventor: Silgan Plastics LLC
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Publication number: 20130200032Abstract: A closing arrangement includes a neck having an end closed by a wall and an associated cap. The end of the neck is provided with a weakening line that surrounds the neck. The cap is provided with an opening promoting device arranged for engaging with a further opening promoting device of the wall to separate at least a part of the wall of the neck along the weakening line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: SACMI Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societå CooperativaInventor: SACMI Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa' Cooperativa
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Publication number: 20130180942Abstract: An orientatable closure for a container comprises a body with a screw thread, the thread comprising a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness. The first and second thicknesses are different and the interface between the first and second portions defines a stop such that a co-operating screw thread on a container is not rotatable past the interface, whereby to define a predetermined relative orientation between the closure and container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBHInventor: Philippe Bardet
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Publication number: 20130098863Abstract: A fitment has an axis and a registration feature. The fitment is sealed within a bottle neck in a position in which the registration feature has a predetermined orientation to the bottle neck rotationally about the axis. Preferably, the fitment has a screw thread defining a limit of rotation for a bottle cap to be screwed onto the fitment. The registration feature has a predetermined orientation to the screw thread rotationally about the axis, whereby the limit of rotation also has a predetermined orientation to the bottle neck rotationally about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Kenneth R. Wilkes
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Patent number: 8413829Abstract: A blow-molded plastic container includes an upper portion having a finish, a body portion and a base. At least one groove is formed in a radial sidewall of the finish. The groove slopes gradually downward along the radial sidewall and away from an opening into the container. The container may also include a kick out feature engagable with a tamper-evidence band. A closure member is adapted to selectively mate with the finish on the container. At least one thread is formed on the closure member.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Amcor LimitedInventor: Michael E. Penny
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Publication number: 20130075355Abstract: A container includes a container space and a dispensing neck having a dispensing opening and comprising a substantially round cross-section and on which a fastening device is provided for fastening a closure cap over the dispensing opening, wherein said container comprises an outer sleeve that is rigidly disposed on the dispensing neck. The fastening device is formed on the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is placed at least partially over the dispensing neck. The outer circumference of the dispensing neck is pressed onto an inner circumferential surface of the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Pascal Probst
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Publication number: 20130037580Abstract: Plastic aerosol container having a thermally crystallized neck finish configured to receive an aerosol valve assembly and an expanded strain oriented aerosol container body integral with the neck finish. A junction between the thermally crystallized neck finish and the strain oriented container body defines a pull point at which strain orientation begins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, LPInventors: Ralph ARMSTRONG, Keith J. Barker, Tapan Y. Patel
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Patent number: 8360257Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Airsec S.A.S.Inventors: Vincent Sebille, Benoit Portier, Jacquy Lebon, Valère Logel
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Publication number: 20120305516Abstract: A screw-type bottle neck having areas of reduced wall thickness is provided. The bottle neck includes a neck opening having a neck opening axis, a neck interior surface, and a neck exterior surface. The neck exterior surface includes at least one spiral thread portion. The bottle neck has at least one area of first neck thickness having a first neck thickness, and at least one area of second neck thickness having a second neck thickness. The second neck thickness is greater than the first neck thickness. The difference between the first neck thickness and the second neck thickness allows for a substantial reduction in the amount of material required to manufacture the bottle neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Gene J. Kuzma, Jonathan Davia
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Patent number: 8317042Abstract: The present invention concerns a package that includes (i) a container with a body and a neck, a container opening with an opening diameter (d), a screw thread, and a flange extending outwardly and having a flange diameter (D), and (ii) a removable closure adapted to be unscrewed from the screw threads of the container, with the closure having a top, a skirt and a tamper-evident ring attached to the lower edge of the skirt and is adapted to catch the flange of the container's neck when the closure is first screwed onto the neck. The ring is detachable from the skirt upon first removal of the closure from the neck. The container has a top load resistance inferior or equal to 30 daN, and the height h between the neck top edge and the lower part of the flange is such that it satisfies the relationship h?(d/3).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Nestlé Waters Management and TechnologyInventor: Jean-Paul Cerveny