20240025606. Two-Piece Cap simplified abstract (Silgan White Cap LLC)
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Two-Piece Cap
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Inventor(s)
Gary L. Berge of Crystal Lake IL (US)
Two-Piece Cap - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240025606 titled 'Two-Piece Cap
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a 2-piece closure for a container. The closure includes a cap with a skirt and a top wall, and a tamper band that attaches to the skirt. There is also a cap cover with a skirt and a top wall that encloses a portion of the cap.
- The cap has a first skirt with a groove and an anti-rotation formation.
- The tamper band attaches to the first skirt using frangible members.
- The cap cover has a second skirt with a groove engagement formation and an anti-rotation formation.
- The cap cover encloses a portion of the cap, with the groove engagement formation and the groove engaged.
- The anti-rotation formations of the first and second skirts restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Packaging industry: The 2-piece closure can be used in various packaging applications, such as bottles, jars, or containers, to securely seal the contents.
- Food and beverage industry: This closure can be used for sealing food and beverage products, ensuring freshness and preventing tampering.
- Pharmaceutical industry: The closure can be utilized for sealing medication containers, providing a tamper-evident feature and maintaining product integrity.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Tamper resistance: The closure design with frangible members and anti-rotation formations helps prevent unauthorized access or tampering with the contents of the container.
- Secure sealing: The combination of the cap, tamper band, and cap cover ensures a tight seal, preventing leakage or contamination.
- Easy opening: The closure can be designed to allow for easy opening by the end-user while still providing tamper-evident features.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced product protection: The closure provides a secure seal, protecting the contents from external factors like moisture, air, or contaminants.
- Tamper-evident feature: The closure design allows for easy identification of tampering attempts, providing assurance to consumers about the integrity of the product.
- User-friendly: The closure can be designed for easy opening and resealing, enhancing convenience for the end-user.
Original Abstract Submitted
a 2-piece closure includes a cap having a first skirt perpendicular to, and extending downwardly from, a first circular top wall. the first skirt includes a groove and a first anti-rotation formation. a tamper band attaches to the first skirt by frangible members. a cap cover includes a second skirt extending downwardly from a second circular top wall. the second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and a second anti-rotation formation. the cap cover encloses a portion of the cap, with the groove engagement formation and the groove engaged. the first and second anti-rotation formations interact to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap.
