Receptacles – Closures – Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
Reexamination Certificate
2010-08-25
2011-11-29
Yu, Mickey (Department: 3728)
Receptacles
Closures
Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
C220S254100, C215S217000, C081S003290
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066139
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.
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European Patent Office Search Report dated Dec. 10, 2008 from EP 08252261.6, 4 pgs.
Hicks Robert J
Rieke Corporation
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
Yu Mickey
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