US20240025606A1 - Two-Piece Cap - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to the field of closures for containers.
- the present disclosure relates specifically to a 2-piece closure for closing a container.
- One embodiment of the invention relates to a 2-piece closure, for closing a container having a neck portion defining an opening to the container.
- the neck portion includes a mating sealing formation and a mating attachment formation.
- the closure includes a cap.
- the cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall.
- the first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt.
- the first skirt includes an inner surface.
- the inner surface has a sealing formation.
- An outer surface of the first skirt includes a groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall and at least a first anti-rotation formation formed on the outer surface.
- a tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members.
- a cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter.
- a second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall.
- the second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and at least a second anti-rotation formation formed therein.
- the cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the groove.
- the first and second anti-rotation formations interact to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap.
- the closure includes a cap.
- the cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall.
- the first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt.
- the first skirt includes an inner surface.
- the inner surface has at least one engagement thread.
- An outer surface of the first skirt includes an attachment groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall, and a plurality of anti-rotation grooves formed perpendicular to the first circular top wall on the outer surface.
- a tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members.
- a cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter.
- a second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall.
- the second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and a plurality of fins formed therein perpendicular to the second circular top wall.
- the cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the attachment groove. The fins engage the anti-rotation grooves to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap.
- the engagement thread of the cap engages the at least one thread of the neck portion of the container.
- the tamper band engages the engagement ring to seal the container.
- a further embodiment of the invention relates to a 2-piece closure, for closing a container having a neck portion defining an opening to the container.
- the neck portion includes at least one thread and an engagement ring.
- the closure includes a cap.
- the cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall.
- the first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt.
- the first skirt includes an inner surface.
- the inner surface has at least one engagement thread.
- An outer surface of the first skirt includes an attachment groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall, and a plurality of anti-rotation grooves formed perpendicular to the first circular top wall on the outer surface.
- the anti-rotation grooves are spaced evenly around a circumference of the first skirt.
- a tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members.
- a cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter.
- a second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall.
- the second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and a plurality of fins formed therein perpendicular to the second circular top wall.
- the cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the attachment groove. The fins engage the anti-rotation grooves to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap.
- the engagement thread of the cap engages the at least one thread of the neck portion of the container.
- the tamper band engages the engagement ring to seal the container.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a closure on a container, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the closure on the container of FIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the closure and the container of FIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of a cap of the closure of FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a side view of a cap cover of the closure of FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the closure of FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is an exploded bottom perspective view of the closure of FIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a top view of the closure on the container of FIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a cap cover of the closure taken along line 9 - 9 of FIG. 8 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a cap cover of the closure taken along line 10 - 10 of FIG. 8 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a cap cover inserting onto a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a cap cover further inserting into a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a sectional view of a cap cover on a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a closure on a container, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a bottom view of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a bottom view of a cap cover of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- a two-piece lid or closure that has an over cap or cover and an insert or cap is described.
- the separation of the cover and cap into two components facilitates the manufacturing and design by separating the functions of the cover and cap from one another.
- this configuration enables a variety of aesthetic designs to be applied to a standard cap size.
- the final product of joining the cover and cap appears as though only a single part (e.g., a single lid) is coupled to the container. This configuration enables the cap to hang or couple to different caps and/or containers as desired.
- the functionality of the cap to seal the container and provide a tamper-evident drop band is enhanced by separating the functionality of this component from the aesthetics of the cover.
- the cap can be slit or molded with bridges or tethering to provide this functionality.
- the cover is then coupled to the cap, enabling multiple covers with substantially the same insert to couple to the same cap.
- ribs on the cover engage with serrations on cap to rigidly couple the cover and cap.
- the rigidly coupled cover and cap form a lid or closure that that seals and rotates as a single piece.
- the cover and cap include feature locks or inserts to further secure the feel of the closure as a single piece. This construction enables modification to either the aesthetics or functionality of the closure (e.g., the cover) without affecting the functionality of the cap.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show perspective and side views of a closure 10 coupled to a container 12 .
- Closure 10 couples to a neck 14 of container 12 to close and/or seal container 12 .
- removal of closure 10 e.g., rotating closure 10 off neck 14
- closure 10 exposes the internal volume of container 12 to the external environment.
- closure 10 includes a cap 16 ( FIG. 3 ) that fits within a cover 18 to form a 2-piece closure 10 that seals on neck 14 of container 12 .
- cap 16 fits within cover 18 to form closure 10 (e.g., 2-piece closure 10 or a lid).
- only a small section of cap 16 e.g., a tamper band 36 , remains visible when closure 10 is coupled to container 12 .
- FIG. 3 shows an exploded side view of 2 -piece closure 10 and container 12 , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 1 - 3 show neck 14 as an elongate member of container 12 that extends along a longitudinal axis A-A. One end of neck 14 couples to container 12 and a second end, opposite the first end, defines an opening or aperture 20 in fluid communication with the internal cavity of container 12 .
- neck 14 provides a passageway from an internal cavity of container 12 through aperture 20 and extending outwards to the external environment.
- Closure 10 couples to neck 14 to seal or close the passageway.
- neck 14 includes a mating sealing formation, or at least one thread 22 and a mating attachment formation, or engagement ring 24 .
- closure 10 and/or container 12 is molded from a polymer or plastic material, e.g., HDPE.
- closure 10 is formed from injection molding.
- Exemplary materials for molding include, but are not limited to plastics, polymers, thermoset and/or thermoplastic materials.
- FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of cap 16 , shown in FIG. 3 .
- Closure 10 ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ) is formed by coupling an insert or cap 16 to an over-cap or cover 18 ( FIG. 5 ).
- Cap 16 includes a circular top wall 26 , a cap skirt 28 , and a tapered section 40 coupled to a tamper band 36 with a plurality of frangible members 38 .
- circular top wall 26 of cap 16 is circular with an external diameter B-B that defines a periphery 30 along the circular top wall 26 .
- a cap skirt 28 extends perpendicular to (e.g., downward from) the periphery 30 of cap 16 .
- Cap skirt 28 transitions to tapered section 40 along a transition boundary 32 of cap skirt 28 and tapered section 40 .
- FIG. 4 shows indentations or slots 34 along the periphery 30 of circular top wall 26 .
- horizontal indentations or evenly spaced slots 34 around a circumference of periphery 30 .
- Slots 34 facilitate molding of cap 16 and may be used to couple cap 16 to cover 18 .
- tamper band 36 couples to tapered section 40 of cap skirt 28 with frangible members 38 .
- frangible members 38 break. This configuration enables visual inspection and verification of a tampered product (e.g., opened).
- the force coupling cap 16 to cover 18 is generally greater than the tensile force required to break frangible members 38 , such that removing closure 10 from tamper band 36 does not result in separation of cap 16 from cover 18 .
- Cap 16 includes tapered section 40 that extends between transition boundary 32 of cap skirt 28 and frangible members 38 .
- tapered section 40 extends from a horizontal axis C-C at transition boundary 32 in a down and outward direction at a taper angle, ⁇ , from 75° to 15°.
- the taper angle is between 65° and 25°, specifically between 55° and 30°, and more specifically between 50° and 40°.
- the taper angle is 45°.
- Tamper band 36 of cap 16 , includes a base 42 that is coaxial with tamper band 36 .
- a large diameter defines base 42 relative to the diameter of tamper band 36 .
- base 42 of tamper band 36 remains visible on closure 10 when closure 10 seals the neck 14 of container 12 .
- a plurality of horizontal slits or grooves 44 are spaced between frangible members 38 .
- Grooves 44 weaken the boundary between tamper band 36 and tapered section 40 to provide a designed fracture along the upper boundary of tamper band 36 .
- grooves 44 are evenly spaced a circumference of tamper band 36 to create frangible members 38 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates cover 18 of closure 10 .
- Cover 18 has a circular top wall 46 defined by a diameter D-D that extends along a perimeter of cover 18 . Diameter D-D of cover 18 is greater than diameter B-B of cap 16 so that the cover 18 fits over the cap 16 to form closure 10 .
- a cover skirt 54 extends downwardly from a periphery 56 of circular top wall 46 of cover 18 .
- cover 18 has a plurality of alternating vertical ridges 48 between vertical indentations 50 along a circumference of outer surface 52 of cover skirt 54 .
- tapered section 40 When the cover 18 is coupled to cap 16 to form closure 10 , tapered section 40 enables cap 16 to fit within cover 18 while the tamper band 36 extends outward to form around or encircle engagement ring 24 .
- This configuration enables circular top wall 26 of cap 16 to fit within circular top wall 46 of cover 18 and have the outer diameter of tamper band 36 and/or base 42 linearly align with outer surface 52 of cover 18 .
- base 42 of cap 16 aligns (e.g., is flush) with outer surface 52 of cover skirt 54 on the assembled closure 10 .
- cover skirt 54 tapers inward from circular top wall 46 of cover 18 down to lower edge 58 of cover skirt 54 .
- cover skirt 54 tapers inward from circular top wall 46 of cover 18 down to lower edge 58 of cover skirt 54 at an angle, ⁇ .
- Angle ⁇ is defined from a horizontal axis E-E along circular top wall 46 of cover 18 to cover skirt 54 along periphery 56 .
- angle ⁇ tapers inward at an angle from 60° to 90°, specifically between 70° and 90°, and more specifically between 75° and 85°.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a top and bottom perspective view of an exploded closure 10 , with associated cap 16 and cover 18 .
- FIGS. 6 and 7 show that cap skirt 28 includes an inner surface 60 and an outer surface 62 .
- Inner surface 60 of cap 16 includes a sealing formation or engagement thread 64 .
- Outer surface 62 includes an attachment detent 66 along periphery 30 of circular top wall 26 of cap 16 , and anti-rotation formations 68 formed on outer surface 62 .
- Anti-rotation formations 68 extend from outer surface 62 of cap 16 oriented vertically (e.g., formed perpendicular to circular top wall 26 on outer surface 62 of cap 16 ). Anti-rotation formations 68 are spaced around a circumference of cap skirt 28 . In a specific embodiment, anti-rotation formations 68 are spaced evenly around the circumference of cap skirt 28 , for instance at an angle, measured from the peaks of two surrounding anti-rotation formations 68 , from 0.5° to 3° around the circumference of cap skirt 28 , specifically between 1° and 2°. For example, each anti-rotation formation 68 has a width between 1 mm to 10 mm, specifically between 1 mm and 5 mm. By way of further example, each anti-rotation formation 68 is greater in length (e.g., vertically) than in width (e.g., horizontally).
- Circular top wall 46 of cover 18 and cover skirt 54 define a cover interior 70 .
- Interior 70 has an engagement formation or mating detent 72 and a plurality of fins 74 (or mating anti-rotation formations on cover 18 ) formed about the inner circumference of the cover 18 .
- Cover 18 encloses at least a portion of cap 16 when mating detent 72 is engaged with attachment detent 66 .
- Anti-rotation formations 68 of cap 16 interact with fins 74 of cover 18 to rigidly couple cap 16 to cover 18 and restrict rotation of cover 18 relative to cap 16 when closure 10 rotates.
- attachment detent 66 and mating detent 72 couple to securely fasten cap 16 to cover 18 and form a rigid closure 10 that can rotate off neck 14 as a solid unitary body.
- the joints between detents 66 and 72 and formations 68 and fins 74 cooperate to provide a look and feel of a single closure 10 .
- a user of the closure 10 can securely rotate closure 10 on a container 12 as though it were a single unitary piece without separating cap 16 from cover 18 .
- FIG. 8 is a top view of closure 10 coupled to container 12 .
- Cover 18 completely covers cap 16 when closure 10 is securely fastened and/or sealed to neck 14 of container 12 .
- cover 18 is non-uniform; e.g., it has different cross-sections at different angles. This is illustrated with the cross-sections taken along line 9 - 9 and 10 - 10 .
- the cross-section of 9 - 9 shown in FIG. 9 , intersects a middle fin 74 within a fin group 82 .
- the cross-section of 10 - 10 passes in between two fin groups 82 .
- the cross-section of FIG. 9 taken through a midsection of a fin 74 within a fin group 82 differs from the cross-section of FIG. 10 , taken in between two fin groups 82 .
- each fin group 82 comprises at least three individual fins 74 .
- fin groups 82 each having three individual fins 74 and are spaced evenly around interior 70 of cover skirt 54 .
- fins groups 82 are spaced at 120° around interior 70 of cover skirt 54 .
- fin groups 82 are spaced in groups of three fins 74 at 90° angles. Similarly, five fin groups 82 are spaced evenly at 72°, and six fin groups are spaced evenly at 60°.
- different configurations of fin groups 82 can be attached to anti-rotation formations 68 of similar caps 16 .
- the same cap 16 could accommodate a variety of different covers 18 with three, four, five, or six fin groups 82 each having one, two, three, four, or more fins 74 , provided the diameter B-B of the periphery of cap 16 matches the inner diameter of the fins 74 on each cover 18 .
- FIGS. 11 - 13 illustrate the interaction of cover 18 relative to cap 16 .
- FIG. 11 depicts cap 16 separated from cover 18 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates the interaction of fins 74 of cover 18 with anti-rotation formations 68 of cap 16 to restrict rotation of cover 18 relative to cap 16 .
- FIG. 13 shows the final interaction of fins 74 of cover 18 with anti-rotation formations 68 of cap 16 to form a complete closure 10 . Fins 74 of cover 18 engage and fit in between anti-rotation formations 68 of cap 16 to prevent rotation of cover 18 relative to cap 16 .
- fins 74 on cover 18 align with an outer diameter or periphery 30 of cap 16 .
- Fins 74 include a cutout along tapered section 40 of cap 16 to enable cover 18 to fit over cap 16 at the tapered section 40 .
- Outer wall or cover skirt 54 aligns with base 42 to for a flush and/or aligned seal where cover 18 couples to base 42 of cap 16 .
- Frangible members 38 within cap 16 couple to a hinge or J-band 76 that loops under engagement ring 24 to secure the tamper band 36 to the neck 14 of container 12 .
- tamper band 36 When closure 10 is rotated tamper band 36 is restrained by engagement ring 24 at the J-band 76 and the tensile axial force (e.g., along axis A-A) breaks the tamper band 36 along the frangible members 38 to separate the sealing portion of top wall 26 and cap skirt 28 from the tamper band 36 and base 42 .
- annular sidewall 78 is included on an inner surface 60 of cap 16 to interface against neck 14 to seal aperture 20 of container 12 neck 14 .
- An annular channel 80 that interfaces with a top of neck 14 as thread 22 and engagement thread 64 draw annular sidewall 78 of cap 16 into the internal cavity of container 12 .
- Annular channel 80 and circular top wall 46 of closure 10 collectively form a liquid-seal around aperture 20 of neck 14 to seal contents of container 12 within an internal body of container 12 .
- FIG. 12 shows the cover 18 incrementally closer to cap 16 .
- the fins 74 are engaged with the anti-rotation formations 68 , but the attachment and mating detents 66 and 72 are still separated and unengaged.
- the attachment and mating detents 66 and 72 are drawn closer together (e.g., as shown in FIG. 13 ) they interact to form another joint between cap 16 and cover 18 .
- FIG. 14 when closure 10 is applied to neck 14 of container 12 , sealing formation, or at least one engagement thread 64 of cap 16 engages mating sealing formation or at least one thread 22 of neck 14 of container 12 .
- Tamper band 36 engages mating attachment formation or engagement ring 24 to seal container 12 .
- FIG. 15 depicts base 42 of cap 16 being flush with lower edge 58 of cover skirt 54 when closure 10 is assembled on neck 14 of container 12 , and that mating detent 72 is engaged with groove, or attachment detent 66 (not visible).
- first circular top wall 26 , cap skirt 28 , and tapered section 40 of cap 16 are removed from neck 14 along with cover 18 .
- Fins 74 of cover 18 stay engaged with anti-rotation formations 68 of cap 16 upon and after application of the outside force.
- frangible members 38 are broken to separate cap skirt 28 and tapered section 40 from tamper band 36 . Tamper band 36 remains engaged with mating attachment formation, or engagement ring 24 .
- tamper band 36 includes an inner surface with at least one radially inwardly projecting retaining element.
- the retaining element includes at least one J-band.
- Each J-band 76 is attached at a lower end to inner surface 60 of tamper band 36 via a J-band hinge.
- An upper, free end of the J-band 76 that is defined by an engagement surface or ring 24 .
- the retaining element includes a plurality of structures (e.g., beads, tabs, flanges) projecting radially inwards from the inner surface 60 of tamper band 36 to engage a corresponding retaining structure (e.g., mating sealing formation, or at least one thread 22 ) of neck 14 of container 12 to which closure 10 is attached.
- At least four fin groups 82 each comprising three fins 74 are spaced evenly every 90° around interior 70 of cover skirt 54 .
- three fin groups 82 of three fins 74 are spaced 120° from each other and five fin groups 82 of three fins 74 are spaced 90° from each other around interior 70 of cover skirt 54 .
- the term “coupled” means the joining of two components directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another, or with the two members and any additional member being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature.
- Various embodiments of the invention relate to any combination of any of the features, and any such combination of features may be claimed in this or future applications. Any of the features, elements, or components of any of the exemplary embodiments discussed above may be utilized alone or in combination with any of the features, elements, or components of any of the other embodiments discussed above.
- the relative dimensions, including angles, lengths, and radii, as shown in the Figures are to scale. Actual measurements of the Figures will disclose relative dimensions, angles, and proportions of the various exemplary embodiments. Various exemplary embodiments extend to various ranges around the absolute and relative dimensions, angles and proportions that may be determined from the Figures. Various exemplary embodiments include any combination of one or more relative dimensions or angles that may be determined from the Figures. Further, actual dimensions not expressly set out in this description can be determined by using the ratios of dimensions measured in the Figures in combination with the express dimensions set out in this description. In addition, in various embodiments, the present disclosure extends to a variety of ranges (e.g., plus or minus 30%, 20%, or 10%) around any of the absolute or relative dimensions disclosed herein or determinable from the Figures.
- ranges e.g., plus or minus 30%, 20%, or 10%
Abstract
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.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/590,452, filed Feb. 1, 2022, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/676,289, filed Nov. 6, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,267,624, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to the field of closures for containers. The present disclosure relates specifically to a 2-piece closure for closing a container.
- One embodiment of the invention relates to a 2-piece closure, for closing a container having a neck portion defining an opening to the container. The neck portion includes a mating sealing formation and a mating attachment formation. The closure includes a cap. The cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall. The first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt. The first skirt includes an inner surface. The inner surface has a sealing formation. An outer surface of the first skirt includes a groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall and at least a first anti-rotation formation formed on the outer surface. A tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members. A cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter. A second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall. The second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and at least a second anti-rotation formation formed therein. The cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the groove. The first and second anti-rotation formations interact to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap. When the 2-piece closure is applied to the neck portion of the container, the sealing formation of the cap engages the mating sealing formation of the neck portion of the container. In this configuration, the tamper band engages the mating attachment formation to seal the container. When the cap is removed from the neck portion, all the frangible members are broken, and the tamper band remains engaged with the mating attachment formation.
- Another embodiment of the invention relates to a 2-piece closure, for closing a container having a neck portion defining an opening to the container. The neck portion includes at least one thread and an engagement ring. The closure includes a cap. The cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall. The first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt. The first skirt includes an inner surface. The inner surface has at least one engagement thread. An outer surface of the first skirt includes an attachment groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall, and a plurality of anti-rotation grooves formed perpendicular to the first circular top wall on the outer surface. A tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members. A cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter. A second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall. The second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and a plurality of fins formed therein perpendicular to the second circular top wall. The cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the attachment groove. The fins engage the anti-rotation grooves to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap. When the 2-piece closure is applied to the neck portion of the container, the engagement thread of the cap engages the at least one thread of the neck portion of the container. In this configuration, the tamper band engages the engagement ring to seal the container. When the cap is removed from the neck portion, all of the frangible members are broken, and the tamper band remains attached to the container by the engagement ring.
- A further embodiment of the invention relates to a 2-piece closure, for closing a container having a neck portion defining an opening to the container. The neck portion includes at least one thread and an engagement ring. The closure includes a cap. The cap has a first circular top wall with a first diameter and a first skirt perpendicular to the first circular top wall. The first skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt. The first skirt includes an inner surface. The inner surface has at least one engagement thread. An outer surface of the first skirt includes an attachment groove at the periphery of the first circular top wall, and a plurality of anti-rotation grooves formed perpendicular to the first circular top wall on the outer surface. The anti-rotation grooves are spaced evenly around a circumference of the first skirt. A tamper band is concentric with and attached to the lower edge of the first skirt by a plurality of frangible members. A cap cover includes a second circular top wall with a second diameter greater than the first diameter. A second skirt extends downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall. The second circular top wall and the second skirt define an interior having a groove engagement formation and a plurality of fins formed therein perpendicular to the second circular top wall. The cap cover encloses at least a portion of the cap when the groove engagement formation is engaged with the attachment groove. The fins engage the anti-rotation grooves to restrict rotation of the cap cover relative to the cap. When the 2-piece closure is applied to the neck portion of the container, the engagement thread of the cap engages the at least one thread of the neck portion of the container. In this configuration, the tamper band engages the engagement ring to seal the container. When the cap is removed from the neck portion, all of the frangible members are broken, and the tamper band remains attached to the container by the engagement ring.
- Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, and in part will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described in the written description and claims hereof, as well as the appended drawings. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.
- The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments and together with the description serve to explain principles and operation of the various embodiments.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a closure on a container, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the closure on the container ofFIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the closure and the container ofFIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 4 is a side view of a cap of the closure ofFIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a side view of a cap cover of the closure ofFIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the closure ofFIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 7 is an exploded bottom perspective view of the closure ofFIG. 3 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a top view of the closure on the container ofFIG. 1 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a cap cover of the closure taken along line 9-9 ofFIG. 8 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a cap cover of the closure taken along line 10-10 ofFIG. 8 , according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a cap cover inserting onto a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a cap cover further inserting into a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 13 is a sectional view of a cap cover on a cap of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a closure on a container, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 15 is a bottom view of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 16 is a bottom view of a cap cover of a closure, according to an exemplary embodiment. - A two-piece lid or closure that has an over cap or cover and an insert or cap is described. The separation of the cover and cap into two components facilitates the manufacturing and design by separating the functions of the cover and cap from one another. In some embodiments, this configuration enables a variety of aesthetic designs to be applied to a standard cap size. The final product of joining the cover and cap appears as though only a single part (e.g., a single lid) is coupled to the container. This configuration enables the cap to hang or couple to different caps and/or containers as desired.
- Moreover the functionality of the cap to seal the container and provide a tamper-evident drop band is enhanced by separating the functionality of this component from the aesthetics of the cover. The cap can be slit or molded with bridges or tethering to provide this functionality. The cover is then coupled to the cap, enabling multiple covers with substantially the same insert to couple to the same cap. As will be described in greater detail below, ribs on the cover engage with serrations on cap to rigidly couple the cover and cap. The rigidly coupled cover and cap form a lid or closure that that seals and rotates as a single piece. In some embodiments, the cover and cap include feature locks or inserts to further secure the feel of the closure as a single piece. This construction enables modification to either the aesthetics or functionality of the closure (e.g., the cover) without affecting the functionality of the cap.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 show perspective and side views of aclosure 10 coupled to acontainer 12.Closure 10 couples to aneck 14 ofcontainer 12 to close and/or sealcontainer 12. Similarly, removal of closure 10 (e.g., rotatingclosure 10 off neck 14) exposes the internal volume ofcontainer 12 to the external environment. As will be described in detail below,closure 10 includes a cap 16 (FIG. 3 ) that fits within acover 18 to form a 2-piece closure 10 that seals onneck 14 ofcontainer 12. In other words, cap 16 fits withincover 18 to form closure 10 (e.g., 2-piece closure 10 or a lid). As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , only a small section ofcap 16, e.g., atamper band 36, remains visible whenclosure 10 is coupled tocontainer 12. -
FIG. 3 shows an exploded side view of 2-piece closure 10 andcontainer 12, according to an exemplary embodiment.FIGS. 1-3 show neck 14 as an elongate member ofcontainer 12 that extends along a longitudinal axis A-A. One end ofneck 14 couples tocontainer 12 and a second end, opposite the first end, defines an opening oraperture 20 in fluid communication with the internal cavity ofcontainer 12. In other words,neck 14 provides a passageway from an internal cavity ofcontainer 12 throughaperture 20 and extending outwards to the external environment.Closure 10 couples toneck 14 to seal or close the passageway. As depicted inFIG. 3 ,neck 14 includes a mating sealing formation, or at least onethread 22 and a mating attachment formation, orengagement ring 24. In some embodiments,closure 10 and/orcontainer 12 is molded from a polymer or plastic material, e.g., HDPE. In some embodiments,closure 10 is formed from injection molding. Exemplary materials for molding include, but are not limited to plastics, polymers, thermoset and/or thermoplastic materials. -
FIG. 4 shows a detailed view ofcap 16, shown inFIG. 3 . Closure 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2 ) is formed by coupling an insert or cap 16 to an over-cap or cover 18 (FIG. 5 ).Cap 16 includes a circulartop wall 26, acap skirt 28, and a taperedsection 40 coupled to atamper band 36 with a plurality offrangible members 38. In some embodiments, circulartop wall 26 ofcap 16 is circular with an external diameter B-B that defines aperiphery 30 along the circulartop wall 26. Acap skirt 28 extends perpendicular to (e.g., downward from) theperiphery 30 ofcap 16.Cap skirt 28 transitions to taperedsection 40 along atransition boundary 32 ofcap skirt 28 and taperedsection 40. -
FIG. 4 shows indentations orslots 34 along theperiphery 30 of circulartop wall 26. In some embodiments, horizontal indentations or evenly spacedslots 34 around a circumference ofperiphery 30.Slots 34 facilitate molding ofcap 16 and may be used to couplecap 16 to cover 18. At the opposite end of cap 16 (e.g., a bottom),tamper band 36 couples to taperedsection 40 ofcap skirt 28 withfrangible members 38. When closure 10 (e.g.,cap 16 and cover 18) rotates offcontainer 12,frangible members 38 break. This configuration enables visual inspection and verification of a tampered product (e.g., opened). Theforce coupling cap 16 to cover 18 (e.g., to form closure 10) is generally greater than the tensile force required to breakfrangible members 38, such that removingclosure 10 fromtamper band 36 does not result in separation ofcap 16 fromcover 18. -
Cap 16 includes taperedsection 40 that extends betweentransition boundary 32 ofcap skirt 28 andfrangible members 38. By way of example, taperedsection 40 extends from a horizontal axis C-C attransition boundary 32 in a down and outward direction at a taper angle, α, from 75° to 15°. In various embodiments, the taper angle is between 65° and 25°, specifically between 55° and 30°, and more specifically between 50° and 40°. For example, in a specific embodiment, the taper angle is 45°. -
Tamper band 36, ofcap 16, includes a base 42 that is coaxial withtamper band 36. A large diameter definesbase 42 relative to the diameter oftamper band 36. In this way,base 42 oftamper band 36 remains visible onclosure 10 whenclosure 10 seals theneck 14 ofcontainer 12. A plurality of horizontal slits orgrooves 44 are spaced betweenfrangible members 38.Grooves 44 weaken the boundary betweentamper band 36 and taperedsection 40 to provide a designed fracture along the upper boundary oftamper band 36. In a specific embodiment,grooves 44 are evenly spaced a circumference oftamper band 36 to createfrangible members 38. -
FIG. 5 illustratescover 18 ofclosure 10.Cover 18 has a circulartop wall 46 defined by a diameter D-D that extends along a perimeter ofcover 18. Diameter D-D ofcover 18 is greater than diameter B-B ofcap 16 so that thecover 18 fits over thecap 16 to formclosure 10. Acover skirt 54 extends downwardly from aperiphery 56 of circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18. In one embodiment, cover 18 has a plurality of alternatingvertical ridges 48 betweenvertical indentations 50 along a circumference ofouter surface 52 ofcover skirt 54. - When the
cover 18 is coupled to cap 16 to formclosure 10, taperedsection 40 enablescap 16 to fit withincover 18 while thetamper band 36 extends outward to form around or encircleengagement ring 24. This configuration enables circulartop wall 26 ofcap 16 to fit within circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18 and have the outer diameter oftamper band 36 and/orbase 42 linearly align withouter surface 52 ofcover 18. In some embodiments,base 42 ofcap 16 aligns (e.g., is flush) withouter surface 52 ofcover skirt 54 on the assembledclosure 10. - In some embodiments, cover
skirt 54 tapers inward from circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18 down tolower edge 58 ofcover skirt 54. In a specific embodiment, coverskirt 54 tapers inward from circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18 down tolower edge 58 ofcover skirt 54 at an angle, β. Angle β is defined from a horizontal axis E-E along circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18 to coverskirt 54 alongperiphery 56. In various embodiments, angle β tapers inward at an angle from 60° to 90°, specifically between 70° and 90°, and more specifically between 75° and 85°. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a top and bottom perspective view of an explodedclosure 10, with associatedcap 16 andcover 18.FIGS. 6 and 7 show that capskirt 28 includes aninner surface 60 and anouter surface 62.Inner surface 60 ofcap 16 includes a sealing formation orengagement thread 64.Outer surface 62 includes anattachment detent 66 alongperiphery 30 of circulartop wall 26 ofcap 16, andanti-rotation formations 68 formed onouter surface 62. -
Anti-rotation formations 68 extend fromouter surface 62 ofcap 16 oriented vertically (e.g., formed perpendicular to circulartop wall 26 onouter surface 62 of cap 16).Anti-rotation formations 68 are spaced around a circumference ofcap skirt 28. In a specific embodiment,anti-rotation formations 68 are spaced evenly around the circumference ofcap skirt 28, for instance at an angle, measured from the peaks of two surroundinganti-rotation formations 68, from 0.5° to 3° around the circumference ofcap skirt 28, specifically between 1° and 2°. For example, eachanti-rotation formation 68 has a width between 1 mm to 10 mm, specifically between 1 mm and 5 mm. By way of further example, eachanti-rotation formation 68 is greater in length (e.g., vertically) than in width (e.g., horizontally). - Circular
top wall 46 ofcover 18 andcover skirt 54 define acover interior 70.Interior 70 has an engagement formation ormating detent 72 and a plurality of fins 74 (or mating anti-rotation formations on cover 18) formed about the inner circumference of thecover 18.Cover 18 encloses at least a portion ofcap 16 whenmating detent 72 is engaged withattachment detent 66.Anti-rotation formations 68 ofcap 16 interact withfins 74 ofcover 18 to rigidly couplecap 16 to cover 18 and restrict rotation ofcover 18 relative to cap 16 whenclosure 10 rotates. Similarly,attachment detent 66 andmating detent 72 couple to securely fastencap 16 to cover 18 and form arigid closure 10 that can rotate offneck 14 as a solid unitary body. The joints betweendetents formations 68 andfins 74 cooperate to provide a look and feel of asingle closure 10. In this way, a user of theclosure 10 can securely rotateclosure 10 on acontainer 12 as though it were a single unitary piece without separatingcap 16 fromcover 18. -
FIG. 8 is a top view ofclosure 10 coupled tocontainer 12.Cover 18 completely coverscap 16 whenclosure 10 is securely fastened and/or sealed toneck 14 ofcontainer 12. In some embodiments, cover 18 is non-uniform; e.g., it has different cross-sections at different angles. This is illustrated with the cross-sections taken along line 9-9 and 10-10. The cross-section of 9-9, shown inFIG. 9 , intersects amiddle fin 74 within afin group 82. The cross-section of 10-10, shown inFIG. 10 , passes in between twofin groups 82. For example, the cross-section ofFIG. 9 taken through a midsection of afin 74 within afin group 82, differs from the cross-section ofFIG. 10 , taken in between twofin groups 82. - With reference to
FIGS. 9-10 , a comparison of the two cross-sections taken respectively along lines 9-9 and 10-10 ofFIG. 8 , illustratesfin groups 82 intermittently disposed around an inner circumference ofcover 18.Fins 74 are oriented vertically and form a right angle (are perpendicular) with circulartop wall 46 ofcover 18 andinterior 70 ofcover skirt 54. In some embodiments, eachfin group 82 comprises at least threeindividual fins 74. For example,fin groups 82 each having threeindividual fins 74 and are spaced evenly aroundinterior 70 ofcover skirt 54. Specifically,fins groups 82 are spaced at 120° aroundinterior 70 ofcover skirt 54. Similarly, as shown inFIGS. 9, 10, and 16 , fourfin groups 82 are spaced in groups of threefins 74 at 90° angles. Similarly, fivefin groups 82 are spaced evenly at 72°, and six fin groups are spaced evenly at 60°. In addition, different configurations offin groups 82 can be attached toanti-rotation formations 68 ofsimilar caps 16. For example, thesame cap 16 could accommodate a variety ofdifferent covers 18 with three, four, five, or sixfin groups 82 each having one, two, three, four, ormore fins 74, provided the diameter B-B of the periphery ofcap 16 matches the inner diameter of thefins 74 on eachcover 18. -
FIGS. 11-13 illustrate the interaction ofcover 18 relative to cap 16.FIG. 11 depictscap 16 separated fromcover 18.FIG. 12 illustrates the interaction offins 74 ofcover 18 withanti-rotation formations 68 ofcap 16 to restrict rotation ofcover 18 relative to cap 16.FIG. 13 shows the final interaction offins 74 ofcover 18 withanti-rotation formations 68 ofcap 16 to form acomplete closure 10.Fins 74 ofcover 18 engage and fit in betweenanti-rotation formations 68 ofcap 16 to prevent rotation ofcover 18 relative to cap 16. - As shown in
FIG. 11 ,fins 74 oncover 18 align with an outer diameter orperiphery 30 ofcap 16.Fins 74 include a cutout along taperedsection 40 ofcap 16 to enablecover 18 to fit overcap 16 at the taperedsection 40. Outer wall or coverskirt 54 aligns withbase 42 to for a flush and/or aligned seal wherecover 18 couples to base 42 ofcap 16.Frangible members 38 withincap 16 couple to a hinge or J-band 76 that loops underengagement ring 24 to secure thetamper band 36 to theneck 14 ofcontainer 12. Whenclosure 10 is rotatedtamper band 36 is restrained byengagement ring 24 at the J-band 76 and the tensile axial force (e.g., along axis A-A) breaks thetamper band 36 along thefrangible members 38 to separate the sealing portion oftop wall 26 andcap skirt 28 from thetamper band 36 andbase 42. - An
annular sidewall 78 is included on aninner surface 60 ofcap 16 to interface againstneck 14 to sealaperture 20 ofcontainer 12neck 14. Anannular channel 80 that interfaces with a top ofneck 14 asthread 22 andengagement thread 64 drawannular sidewall 78 ofcap 16 into the internal cavity ofcontainer 12.Annular channel 80 and circulartop wall 46 ofclosure 10 collectively form a liquid-seal aroundaperture 20 ofneck 14 to seal contents ofcontainer 12 within an internal body ofcontainer 12. -
FIG. 12 shows thecover 18 incrementally closer to cap 16. In this configuration, thefins 74 are engaged with theanti-rotation formations 68, but the attachment andmating detents mating detents FIG. 13 ) they interact to form another joint betweencap 16 andcover 18. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 14 , whenclosure 10 is applied toneck 14 ofcontainer 12, sealing formation, or at least oneengagement thread 64 ofcap 16 engages mating sealing formation or at least onethread 22 ofneck 14 ofcontainer 12.Tamper band 36 engages mating attachment formation orengagement ring 24 to sealcontainer 12.FIG. 15 depictsbase 42 ofcap 16 being flush withlower edge 58 ofcover skirt 54 whenclosure 10 is assembled onneck 14 ofcontainer 12, and thatmating detent 72 is engaged with groove, or attachment detent 66 (not visible). When a sufficient outside force is applied to cover 18 (e.g., a hand of a user twisting cover 18), first circulartop wall 26,cap skirt 28, and taperedsection 40 ofcap 16 are removed fromneck 14 along withcover 18.Fins 74 ofcover 18 stay engaged withanti-rotation formations 68 ofcap 16 upon and after application of the outside force. One, some, or all offrangible members 38 are broken toseparate cap skirt 28 and taperedsection 40 fromtamper band 36.Tamper band 36 remains engaged with mating attachment formation, orengagement ring 24. - In some embodiments,
tamper band 36 includes an inner surface with at least one radially inwardly projecting retaining element. The retaining element includes at least one J-band. Each J-band 76 is attached at a lower end toinner surface 60 oftamper band 36 via a J-band hinge. An upper, free end of the J-band 76 that is defined by an engagement surface orring 24. The retaining element includes a plurality of structures (e.g., beads, tabs, flanges) projecting radially inwards from theinner surface 60 oftamper band 36 to engage a corresponding retaining structure (e.g., mating sealing formation, or at least one thread 22) ofneck 14 ofcontainer 12 to whichclosure 10 is attached. - In some embodiments, shown in
FIG. 16 , at least fourfin groups 82 each comprising threefins 74 are spaced evenly every 90° aroundinterior 70 ofcover skirt 54. Similarly, threefin groups 82 of threefins 74 are spaced 120° from each other and fivefin groups 82 of threefins 74 are spaced 90° from each other aroundinterior 70 ofcover skirt 54. - It should be understood that the figures illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting.
- Further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of this description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only. The construction and arrangements, shown in the various exemplary embodiments, are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Some elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. The order or sequence of any process, logical algorithm, or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps, or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intended that any particular order be inferred. In addition, as used herein the article “a” is intended to include one or more than one component or element, and is not intended to be construed as meaning only one.
- For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” means the joining of two components directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another, or with the two members and any additional member being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature. Various embodiments of the invention relate to any combination of any of the features, and any such combination of features may be claimed in this or future applications. Any of the features, elements, or components of any of the exemplary embodiments discussed above may be utilized alone or in combination with any of the features, elements, or components of any of the other embodiments discussed above.
- In various exemplary embodiments, the relative dimensions, including angles, lengths, and radii, as shown in the Figures are to scale. Actual measurements of the Figures will disclose relative dimensions, angles, and proportions of the various exemplary embodiments. Various exemplary embodiments extend to various ranges around the absolute and relative dimensions, angles and proportions that may be determined from the Figures. Various exemplary embodiments include any combination of one or more relative dimensions or angles that may be determined from the Figures. Further, actual dimensions not expressly set out in this description can be determined by using the ratios of dimensions measured in the Figures in combination with the express dimensions set out in this description. In addition, in various embodiments, the present disclosure extends to a variety of ranges (e.g., plus or minus 30%, 20%, or 10%) around any of the absolute or relative dimensions disclosed herein or determinable from the Figures.
Claims (20)
1. A 2-piece closure configured to close a container having a container neck defining an opening to the container, the closure comprising:
an axis;
a cap centered on the axis, the cap including a first circular top wall, a first skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt, a second circular top wall extending from the lower edge of the first skirt radially away from the axis, an annular sidewall extending downward from the second circular top wall, a first detent coupled to the first circular top wall, and a first formation extending from an outer surface of the annular sidewall, the annular sidewall configured to interface against a container neck of a container to seal an opening of the container neck; and
a cap cover including a third circular top wall, a second skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the third circular top wall, the third circular top wall and the second skirt defining an interior having a second detent and a second formation formed therein, the second detent configured to engage with the first detent, the second formation configured to engage with the first formation of the cap such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement between the second formation and the first formation, the cap cover enclosing at least a portion of the cap when the second detent is engaged with the first detent, the cap cover centered on the axis.
2. The closure of claim 1 , the cap cover including one or more mating detents extending downward from the second circular top wall, the one or more mating detents including the second detent, the one or more mating detents being radially further from the axis than the annular sidewall of the cap, and the one or more mating detents located above the second formation of the cap cover.
3. The closure of claim 2 , wherein the one or more mating detents circumferentially surround the first circular top wall of the cap.
4. The closure of claim 1 , the first circular top wall defining a first diameter and the third circular top wall defining a second diameter larger than the first diameter.
5. The closure of claim 1 , the cap comprising a tamper band attached to the annular sidewall by a plurality of frangible members, the plurality of frangible members providing a visual indication, when broken, that the closure has been opened.
6. The closure of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of frangible members are broken when the closure is opened.
7. The closure of claim 1 , wherein the first formation extends vertically along the outer surface of the cap.
8. The closure of claim 7 , wherein the second formation extends vertically along the interior of the second skirt.
9. The closure of claim 8 , the cap cover including one or more mating detents extending downward from the second circular top wall, the one or more mating detents including the second detent, the one or more mating detents being radially further from the axis than the annular sidewall of the cap, and the one or more mating detents located above the second formation of the cap cover.
10. The closure of claim 1 , the cap including a first plurality of formations formed on the outer surface, the first plurality of formations including the first formation, each of the first plurality of formations extending vertically along the outer surface.
11. The closure of claim 10 , the cap cover including a second plurality of formations formed on the interior of the second skirt, the second plurality of formations including the second formation, wherein two or more of the first plurality of formations engage with two or more of the second plurality of formations such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement.
12. The closure of claim 10 , wherein the first plurality of formations are spaced evenly around a circumference of the first skirt.
13. A 2-piece closure configured to close a container having a container neck portion defining an opening to the container, the closure comprising:
an axis;
a cap centered on the axis, the cap including a first wall centered on the axis, a first skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the first wall to a lower edge of the first skirt, a second wall extending from the lower edge of the first skirt away from the axis, an annular sidewall extending downward from the second wall, a first detent coupled to the first wall, and a first formation extending from an outer surface of the annular sidewall, the annular sidewall configured to interface against a container neck of a container to seal an opening of the container neck; and
a cap cover including a third wall, a second skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the third wall, the third wall and the second skirt defining an interior having a second detent and a plurality of fins formed therein, the second detent configured to engage with the first detent, one or more of the plurality of fins configured to engage with the first formation of the cap such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement between the one or more of the plurality of fins and the first formation, the cap cover enclosing at least a portion of the cap when the second detent is engaged with the first detent, the cap cover centered on the axis.
14. The closure of claim 13 , the first wall defining a first diameter and the third wall defining a second diameter larger than the first diameter.
15. The closure of claim 13 , the cap comprising a tamper band attached to the annular sidewall by a plurality of frangible members, the plurality of frangible members providing a visual indication, when broken, that the closure has been opened.
16. The closure of claim 13 , the cap cover including one or more mating detents extending downward from the second wall, the one or more mating detents including the second detent, the one or more mating detents being radially further from the axis than the annular sidewall of the cap, and the one or more mating detents located above the plurality of fins.
17. The closure of claim 13 , the cap including a first plurality of formations formed on the outer surface, the first plurality of formations including the first formation, each of the first plurality of formations extending vertically along the outer surface, wherein two or more of the first plurality of formations engage with two or more of the plurality of fins such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement.
18. A 2-piece closure configured to close a container having a container neck portion defining an opening to the container, the closure comprising:
an axis;
a cap centered on the axis, the cap including a first wall centered on the axis, a first skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the first wall to a lower edge of the first skirt, a second wall extending from the lower edge of the first skirt away from the axis, an annular sidewall extending downward from the second wall, a first detent coupled to the first wall, and a first formation extending from an outer surface of the annular sidewall, the annular sidewall configured to interface against a container neck of a container to seal an opening of the container neck, the cap including a tamper band attached to the lower edge of the annular sidewall by a plurality of frangible members, the plurality of frangible members providing a visual indication, when broken, that the closure has been opened; and
a cap cover including a second circular top wall, a second skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the second circular top wall, the second circular top wall and the second skirt defining an interior having a second detent and a plurality of fins formed therein, the second detent configured to engage with the first detent, the plurality of fins configured to engage with the plurality of recesses of the cap such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement between the plurality of fins and the first formation, the cap cover enclosing at least a portion of the cap when the first detent is engaged with the second detent, the cap cover centered on the axis, the plurality of fins comprising at least four groups of at least one fin each, the at least four groups circumferentially spaced apart from each other with respect to the axis.
19. The closure of claim 18 , the cap including a first plurality of formations formed on the outer surface, the first plurality of formations including the first formation, each of the first plurality of formations extending vertically along the outer surface, wherein two or more of the first plurality of formations engage with two or more of the plurality of fins such that the cap is biased from rotating relative to the cap cover in both rotational directions as a result of the engagement.
20. The closure of claim 18 , the cap cover including one or more mating detents extending downward from the second circular top wall, the one or more mating detents including the second detent, the one or more mating detents being radially further from the axis than the annular sidewall of the cap, and the one or more mating detents located above the plurality of fins.
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