Bottles and jars – Closures – With means to facilitate closure removal
Patent
1998-06-22
2000-07-18
Cronin, Stephen K.
Bottles and jars
Closures
With means to facilitate closure removal
215228, 215295, 215297, B65D 5124
Patent
active
060893915
ABSTRACT:
A novel container cap and containment system is disclosed which includes a cap with an upper and a lower portion, being removable one from the other. The upper portion has an upper wall that is continuous with an outer rim. The outer rim is constructed such that it fits over the orifice of a container. A blade is included inside of the peripheral edge of the outer rim and preferably extends from the upper wall. The lower portion of the cap has one end that is capable of receiving the end of the upper portion opposite to the upper wall and a second end that is adapted to be able to be releasably secured about the orifice of the container, the orifice also including a safety seal. The blade, in one embodiment, is preferably oriented in a "C" shape, whereby the cap can be removed from the container and the upper portion oriented over the orifice and depressed therein, thus cutting the safety seal while allowing a small portion to remain, thereby preventing the cut seal from falling into the container. Another embodiment includes a puncture device, also in the upper portion of the cap, the puncture device being capable of penetrating and securing the safety seal so that the seal can be completely cut and not fall into the container. The cap can be replaced on the container, thereafter functioning as a traditional container cap.
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Abelbeck Kevin G.
Umphlett Annette
Cronin Stephen K.
Umphlett Annette
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