Receptacles – Closures – Having structure to stack or nest when not in use
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Stashick, Anthony D. (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Having structure to stack or nest when not in use
C119S072000, C215S229000, C215S276000, C215S388000, C215S389000, C220S254100, C220S293000, C220S707000, C220S709000, C222S464100, C222S211000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07320410
ABSTRACT:
A removable cap assembly includes a cap having a curved side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A top portion extends from the curved side wall, a boss extending perpendicularly from the top portion. The boss has a bottom and a top, a first circumferential rib extending perpendicularly from the top of the boss and a second circumferential rib extending perpendicularly from the bottom of the boss. The boss and rib defining an opening in the cap, the opening has a width and a height. A stopper is dimensioned to seal the opening, the stopper has a hole therein configured to allow a fluid to flow therethrough. The stopper is maintained in the cap by the boss and second circumferential rib, the stopper includes a disc shaped base. A cylindrical wall portion extends from the base, a first groove in the base surrounding the wall portion. The first groove is dimensioned to receive the bottom of the boss and a second circumferential groove at a bottom of the wall dimensioned to receive the second circumferential rib.
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Eloshway Niki M.
Sofer & Haran, LLP
Stashick Anthony D.
Ver Hage Enterprises
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