Patents Assigned to BERICAP
  • Patent number: 11939124
    Abstract: The invention concerns a plastic closure for fitting on to the neck of a liquid container in positively locking and sealed relationship comprising a head plate (1) provided for covering a container opening and an outer seal (7) which is circumferential along the edge of the head plate (1) and is provided for engagement with the outside of a container neck (20) defining the container opening, and an inner seal (5) which is circumferential within the outer seal (7) and parallel thereto and which is provided for engagement with the inside of the container neck, wherein the outer and the inner seals (7, 5) respectively extend approximately perpendicularly or slightly inclined from an inside (11) of the head plate (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BERICAP GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Gunter Krautkramer
  • Publication number: 20230399149
    Abstract: A closure cap having a lid portion and a cap skirt. The cap skirt includes an inner thread and defines a closure axis such that the closure cap can be screwed onto an outer thread of a container neck. A circumferential security band is arranged on an edge of the cap skirt facing away from the lid portion and connected to the cap skirt via multiple tearable bridges. At least one latching element is arranged on the inner side of the security band, and the latching element extends inwardly from the security band, wherein the latching element includes a first stop surface having a surface normal arranged at least proportionally tangentially to the cap skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: BERICAP HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Günter KRAUTKRÄMER
  • Publication number: 20230264865
    Abstract: A container closure including a retaining ring which extends around a reference axis of the container closure, a cap part and a hinge which connects the retaining ring to the cap part. The cap part has an end plate, an enclosing circumferential wall and a grip projection which extends radially outward from the circumferential wall, axially with a distance to the end plate. A deformable region of the circumferential wall extends diametrically opposite the hinge, between the end plate and the grip projection, and has a latching projection directed radially inward, a lower wall section which lies between the latching projection and the grip projection and an upper wall section which lies between the latching projection and the end plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: BERICAP HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Gunter KRAUTKRAMER
  • Patent number: 11377271
    Abstract: The invention concerns a plastic closure part (10) which can be fixed to a container or a further closure part to be fixed to the container, comprising a tubular discharge portion (3) whose cross-section is closed by a membrane (7) which has a tear line (8) extending peripherally over more than 180° along its outer edge and a corresponding method for the production of such a closure. In order to develop a closure part having the features set forth in the opening part of this specification and a method for the production thereof to the effect that the problems occurring upon injection moulding due to narrow flow passages are eliminated it is provided according to the invention that the tear line (8) is formed by a cut introduced into the material of the membrane (7) with a cutting or punching tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: BERICAP Holding GmbH
    Inventor: Günter Krautkrämer
  • Patent number: 11174078
    Abstract: Pouring closure for liquid containers with pour spout sealingly fixed to a container neck, the cross section of which is closed by a membrane before use. A portion of the membrane extends transversely, approximately pear-shaped, and connected to the remaining portion via an easily tearable line of weakness and can be detached from the membrane. After detachment, an opening in the membrane is released that is correspondingly pear-shape, and liquid poured selectively out of a relatively narrower section or wider section. The pouring closure is produced by tearing out a membrane section and facilitates dosed pouring. Webs on the inner surface at a close distance parallel to the line of weakness and outside the tear-out section run on both sides of the narrow section of the tear-out portion or of the opening and along at least a portion of a transition region between the narrower and the wider sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: BERICAP Holding GmbH
    Inventor: Günter Krautkrämer
  • Patent number: 11085804
    Abstract: A measuring a closed-loop fluid transfer system is provided that includes a measuring adapter having a first end and a second ends, and a chamber located there between and configured to hold a volume of fluid. The measuring adapter includes a first receiving valve assembly located at the first end of the measuring adapter. The first receiving valve assembly includes a receiving valve member, at least a portion of which is separable from a portion of the first receiving valve assembly. This creates an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber when a force is exerted on the receiving valve member of the first receiving valve assembly. A second valve assembly located at the second end of the measuring adapter includes a valve member. At least a portion of the valve member of the second valve assembly is separable from a portion of the second valve assembly to create an opening that provides fluid communication to the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: BERICAP Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Benjamin Freiburger, Brock Holley, Thomas Headley, Matthew Gevers
  • Patent number: 11001490
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metered dosing assembly configured to dispense a volume of fluid into a container that is selectively sealed by a closure valve having a closure valve member that is movable between sealed and unsealed positions with respect to the container. The metered dosing assembly includes a housing having an interior cavity. A valve is locatable at an end of the housing. The valve includes a valve member, a pin extending from the valve member, and at least one spring leg attachable to the valve member. The pin extends from the valve member and is configured to engage the closure valve member of the closure valve to move the closure valve member to the unsealed position and move the valve member to an open position with respect to the housing. When the valve member is moved to the open position and the closure valve member is moved to the unsealed position, fluid communication is made between the metered dosing assembly and the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: BERICAP Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas R. Headley, Matthew H. Gevers, Brock E. Holley
  • Patent number: 10899600
    Abstract: An expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly attaches to a first fluid container and is in fluid communication with the first fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly includes a coupling section that selectively receives a closure valve attached to a second fluid container that selectively releases and restricts fluid contained in the second fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly also includes a valve chamber in fluid communication with the coupling section and located adjacent a coupling section opening. The valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: BERICAP HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Benjamin Frieburger, Brock Holley, Thomas Headley, Matthew Gevers
  • Publication number: 20190329938
    Abstract: Pouring closure for liquid containers with pour spout sealingly fixed to a container neck, the cross section of which is closed by a membrane before use. A portion of the membrane extends transversely, approximately pear-shaped, and connected to the remaining portion via an easily tearable line of weakness and can be detached from the membrane. After detachment, an opening in the membrane is released that is correspondingly pear-shape, and liquid poured selectively out of a relatively narrower section or wider section. The pouring closure is produced by tearing out a membrane section and facilitates dosed pouring. Webs on the inner surface at a close distance parallel to the line of weakness and outside the tear-out section run on both sides of the narrow section of the tear-out portion or of the opening and along at least a portion of a transition region between the narrower and the wider sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: BERICAP Holding GmbH
    Inventor: Günter KRAUTKRÄMER
  • Patent number: 10081464
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a venting cap for liquid containers which besides a pouring opening also has a venting opening with a venting spigot provided with a corresponding venting cap. The venting cap has a closed head plate and a cap skirt which extends downwardly from the head plate and has at least one cylindrical portion having a female thread, wherein above the female thread the cap skirt has a venting portion at which there are provided at a spacing relative to the head plate retaining lugs which extend radially inwardly and define a free inside radius which is smaller than the inside radius of the thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: BERICAP HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Günter Krautkrämer
  • Publication number: 20180244437
    Abstract: A closure device includes a first part forming a fastening base for fastening to a container neck and second part forming a lid. The second part includes a fastening ring and a hinge connecting the fastening ring to the lid and permitting the lid to pivot relative to the fastening ring between closed and open positions. The fastening ring snaps into a fastening groove in the first part. The second part has a first-opening indicator and a frangible connection between the first-opening indicator and a peripheral rim flange of the lid. A free space between the fastening ring and the first-opening indicator exists when the lid is in the closed position prior to the first opening. Two lock zones on the first part engage the first-opening indicator such that the first-opening indicator separates from the lid and drops into the free space upon the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: BERICAP
    Inventors: Philippe Pellerin, Anne Cécile Ropele
  • Patent number: 9943998
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Bericap
    Inventor: Anne-Cécile Ropelé
  • Publication number: 20170210503
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new closure and finish structures suited for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This closure and finish presented herein are particularly suited to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL and provide good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicants: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, BERICAP SC LLC
    Inventors: Piaras de Cleir, Frank Gehindy, Lothar Brauer, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 9428308
    Abstract: A stoppering device to be secured to a container neck includes a tubular spout defining a passage opening, and a plug. The plug has an outer tubular shell sliding on the tubular spout, and a bottom provided with a sealing skirt and multiple distribution holes. The bottom of the plug engages with the connecting wall of the tubular spout in the plugging position, while preserving an annular retention space between the bottom of the plug and the tubular spout. The bottom includes radial ribs which are in an alternating arrangement between the distribution holes, and constitute retention facets retaining the liquid held in the retention space by adhesion. The small volume of liquid which, during the plugging phase, would be prevented from flowing back into the container closed by the stoppering device, can remain in the annular retention space without any particular risk of abrupt ejection, the retention being promoted by the presence of multiple walls in the chamber, in particular the retention facets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: BERICAP
    Inventor: Robert Bet
  • Publication number: 20150246469
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: BERICAP
    Inventor: Anne-Cécile ROPELÉ
  • Publication number: 20150175318
    Abstract: A closure device includes a first part forming a fastening base for fastening to the container neck and having at least one peripheral fastening groove and a second part forming a lid, a fastening ring defining a reference geometrical axis, and a hinge connecting the fastening ring to the lid for guiding the lid relative to the fastening ring between a closed position and an open position, the fastening ring being engaged by snap-in action into the fastening groove of the first part. The second part additionally also forms a first-opening indicator and a frangible connection between the first-opening indicator and a peripheral rim flange of the lid, a free space being maintained in the axial direction between the fastening ring and the first-opening indicator in the closed position prior to the first opening, the first-opening indicator being retained by at least one lock zone of the first part so as to be separated from the lid and drop into the free space upon the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: BERICAP
    Inventors: Philippe Pellerin, Anne-Cécile Ropele
  • Patent number: 9061801
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: BERICAP
    Inventor: Anne-Cécile Ropelé
  • Patent number: D747201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: BERICAP
    Inventor: Philippe Pellerin
  • Patent number: D803056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Bericap
    Inventor: Philippe Pellerin
  • Patent number: D833278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bericap
    Inventors: Philippe Pellerin, Anne-Cécile Ropele