Patents by Inventor James F. Narin

James F. Narin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Closure with anti-backoff feature
    Patent number: 5292020
    Abstract: A backoff resistant closure for use with a container having a neck portion with container threads integrally formed thereon, the container threads having an uppermost portion. At least one protuberance is integrally formed on the inner surface of the annular skirt of the closure which projects inwardly. The protuberance is spaced from the uppermost segment of the closure threading and positioned between the uppermost segment of the closure threading and the inner face of the top portion of the closure. The protuberance is configured to abut and provide a frictional retaining force against the uppermost portion of the container threads. The protuberance will also retain a closure liner within the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Phoenix Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. Narin