US3259935A - Closure retainer - Google Patents

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US3259935A
US3259935A US180092A US18009262A US3259935A US 3259935 A US3259935 A US 3259935A US 180092 A US180092 A US 180092A US 18009262 A US18009262 A US 18009262A US 3259935 A US3259935 A US 3259935A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/14—Rigid discs or spherical members adapted to be held in sealing engagement with mouth of container, e.g. closure plates for preserving jars
    • B65D51/145—Rigid discs or spherical members adapted to be held in sealing engagement with mouth of container, e.g. closure plates for preserving jars by means of an additional element connected directly to the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/30—Annular members, e.g. with snap-over action or screw-threaded

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  • This invention relates generally to a closure retainer and more specifically to a retainer for rotatably securing an elliptical closure to an article having an elliptical openmg.
  • -It is a further object of my invention to provide means for rotatably securing a closure to a non-circular opening.
  • Another object of my invention is to provide means for rotatably securing an elliptical closure to an elliptical opening.
  • a further object of my invention is to provide a screw closure for a liquid dispenser and applicator assembly having an elliptical finish.
  • FIGURE 1 is a prospective view partially broken away of a liquid dispenser and applicator assembly embodying this invention
  • FIGURE 2 is a bottom plan view of the closure cap of FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 3 is a bottom plan view of the unattached retainer ring of this invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the assembled closure cap and retainer ring according to this invention.
  • FIGURE 5 is a bottom plan view of the closure cap and retainer ring of FIGURE 4.
  • this invention contemplates a flexible and deformable ring of thermoplastic material which encircles the lower end of a closure for the article to be sealed. Means are provided on the interior of the closure for rotatably securing the ring to the article. The ring is provided with means for holding the closure in closing relationship to the article.
  • reference numeral denotes a container for deodorants, lotions, perfumes or similar cosmetic compositions that are commonly applied directly to the body, or for any liquid that requires application to another surface as a film, such as glue, shoe polish, etc.
  • Container 10 may be formed of glass, thenmoplastics, or other similar materials.
  • the container 10 has an elliptical wall 11 which at its free or upper end 12 defines a mouth opening of elliptical configuration. Exteriorly of'this wall 11 and adjacent its free end is an annular upwardly facing shoulder or abutment 13. Screw threads 14 which may be continuous or discontinuous are provided on the exterior of the neck 11 below the shoulder 13.
  • An applicator retaining fitment 15 is provided for mounting on the open end of container 10, as, for example, by insertion into the mouth opening of the container 10.
  • This fitment 15 which may be formed of polyethylene or other similar elastomeric materials is elliptical in configuration. The specific details of the construction of this fitment are shown and described in my copending application Serial No. 98,360, filed March 27, 4961, and entitled Liquid Dispenser and Applicator, and owned by the common assignee herewith.
  • fitment 15 is formed by an upstanding peripheral wall 16 which defines an applicator accommodating socket of elliptical configuration.
  • This socket is so constructed so as to readily accommodate an ellipsoidal roller or applicator 17.
  • the major axes of the elliptical shaped parts of the fitment 15 are parallel to each other, thereby affording a compact liquid dispensing and applicator assembly.
  • the roller 17 may be formed of glass, polystyrene, or other similar rigid or semi-rigid materials.
  • the roller 17 is freely rotatable in the socket of the fitment 15 in order that the same may function readily as a liquid applicator and dispenser.
  • a closure cap 20 which may be formed of polyethylene or other elastomeric materials having similar characterist-ics comprises an elliptical top panel portion 21 and an elliptical depending attaching skirt 22.
  • An annular, radially and outwardly extending flange 23 is provided at or near the lower end of the skirt 22. The function of flange 23 will explained hereinafter.
  • closure cap 26 Interiorly of the closure cap 26 are provided two de pending flexible ribs 24, whose function and design are more specifically described in .the above identified copending application.
  • the ribs 24 are resiliently deformed when the closure cap 20 is secured to the container 10 by means to be discussed, thus forcing and maintaining the roller 17 in sealing contact with the fitment 16 and thereby preventing leakage of the contents of the container when the closure cap 20 is secured thereto.
  • Other means for sealing the package may be resorted to without departing'from the spirit and scope of this application.
  • the closure cap 20 is secured to the container 10 by rotatable, flexible and deformable ring 25.
  • the ring 25 is formed of flexible thermoplastic materials such as low-density polyethylene. Other thermoplastic materials which are resiliently deformable may be used.
  • the ring 25 in its unattached state is circular in configuration as is shown in FIGURE 3. After it has been pressed over the closure cap 20 it assumes a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the lower portion of the skirt 22 of the closure cap.
  • ring 25 Interiorly of the ring 25 are threads 26 which mate with the threads 14 on the container 10 to secure the ring and closure to the container.
  • the upper portion of the ring is provided with a radially and inwardly extending rib or shoulder 27 which mates with the rib 23* on the closure cap 20 to prevent dislodgement of the closure cap and also to hold the same in sealing position to the applicator assembly.
  • the exterior of the ring 25 is provided with a plurality of parallel grooves 28 which extend from the upper extremity of the ring to substantially the lower extremity of the ring.
  • the grooves 28 extend in a direction parallel to'the axis of rotation of the ring 25 and improve the flexibility of the ring.
  • the closure20 and ring 25 are then telescoped over the threaded end of container or any other article which is to be closed by this assembly.
  • the threads 26 on the ring 25 are brought into registry with the container threads 14.
  • the ring 25 is rotated while the cap 20 does not rotate.
  • Their rotation pulls the ring and cap downwardly with respect to the fitment 16 and container 10 until the rib 23 comes to rest against the shoulder 13 on the container 10. This flexes the ribs 24 thereby forcing roller 17 into sealing engagement with the fitment 16.
  • closure assembly is used with articles other than the liquid dispensers and applicator assembly shown in the drawing, means other than ribs 24 will be used to seal the. article.
  • a gasket may be provided in the closure which upon rotation of the ring and subsequent downward movement of the closure and ring will come into sealing contact with the open end of the article.
  • a retainer for securing a closure to the elliptical opening of an article comprising a circular flexible ring 7 deformable to an elliptical configuration, said ring when deformed encircling the lower end of said closure, screw threads on the interior of said ring arranged to cooperate with threads on said article, a radially outwardly extending rib on the lower end of said closure, and a radially inwardly extending shoulder on the upper end of said ring adopted to mate with said rib on the closure to hold said closure over the open end of the article.
  • a retainer for securing a closure to the elliptical opening of an article comprising a circular flexible ring deformable to an elliptical configuration, said ring when deformed encircling the lower end of said closure, the
  • said exterior surface of said ring being provided with a plurality of closely spaced, parallel grooves, said grooves extending normal to the circumference of said ring and extending substantially the full width of said ring, screw threads on the interior of said ring arranged to cooperate with threads on said article, a radially outwardly extending rib on the lower end of said closure and a radially inwardly extending shoulder on the upper end of said ring adopted to mate with said rib on the closure to hold said closure over the open end of the article.
  • a liquid dispenser and applicator assembly comprising a rotatable applicator element, a fitment defining an applicator accommodating socket, means for securing said fitment to said container, and means in said socket providing fluid communication. between said container and thesocket, and a closure cap having a top panel portion and a depending attaching skirt constructed and arranged to surround said element and fitment, the improvement comprising a circular flexible ring deformable to an elliptical configuration corresponding to the configuration of said closure cap and dispenser and appliend of said closure, anda radially inwardly extending shoulder on the upper end of said ring adapted to mate with said rib on the closure to hold said closure overthe open end of the article.
  • a retainer for securing an elliptical closure to an 'elliptically-shaped neck of an article comprising a flexibly deformable ring encircling the periphery of said closure, means on the interior of said ring for securing said ring to said closure while permitting peripheral movement of said ring relative to said closure and internal thread means on said ring adapted to engage the article neck in screw threaded relationship for holding said articlein closing engagement with said closure.
  • a sealable package comprisingin combination, a container element having a non-circular opening, a noncircular closure element shaped to cooperate with said non-circular opening, one of said elements having external helical projections around its periphery, and a fastening device comprising a flexibly deformable .band
  • said band constructed to snugly surround adjoining portions of said container element and said closure element, said band having internal projections cooperable with said helical projections in threaded relationship, whereby peripheral movement of said band relative to said one element axially displaces said band relative to said one element, and means on said band cooperating with said other element to concurrently axially move said other element relative to said one element.
  • a container comprising (a) a threaded body member having a non-circular opening at the top thereof, (b) a lid of corresponding non-circular cross-section for covering the opening in said body member, and (c) a flexible threaded band surrounding said lid, said band rotating relative to said lid as the threads on said band engage the threads on said body member.
  • said band being rotatable with respect to said lid, and (d) 1 internally projecting means afiixed to the top of said band,
  • said internally projecting means securing said lid over the opening in said body member when the threads on said band are engaged with the threads on said body member.
  • a container comprising (a) an externally threaded body member having an'non-circular opening at the top thereof, (b) a lid of corresponding non-circular crosssection for covering the opening in said body member,
  • said internally projecting means comprises an internally projecting bead affixed to the upper edge of said flexible band.
  • a container comprising (a) a body member having an elliptically shaped opening at the top thereof, said body member including a recessed rim surrounding said ppening and an externally threaded portion adjacent said rim, (b) an elliptically shaped flanged lid, the flange of said lid compressively engaging the external surface of the rim on said body member, (-c) a flexible internally threaded band surrounding said flanged lid and being rota-table with respect thereto, and (d) an internally projecting bead aflixed to the top of said band for securing said lid over the opening in said body member when the threads on said band are engaged with the threads on said body member, said lid being positioned between said bead and the top of the threads on said band.
  • a cap comprising (a) a flanged lid having a corresponding non-circular crosssection for covering the opening in said body member, and (b) a flexible band surrounding -.and being movable with respect thereto, said band including an internal projecting bead afiixed to the top of said band and internal threads spaced from said intern-ally projecting bead, said flanged lid being positioned between .said internally projecting bead and the top of said internal threads.

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US3339770A (en) * 1965-07-12 1967-09-05 Tamper Proof Tops Ind Ltd Container closure
US3355241A (en) * 1965-10-18 1967-11-28 Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Applicator package
US3376991A (en) * 1967-07-10 1968-04-09 Danny L. Deaver Safety closure
US3593871A (en) * 1969-06-09 1971-07-20 Larry P Bundy Nursing bottle with disposable insert
US3991288A (en) * 1974-12-12 1976-11-09 Vidar Corporation Repeater housing assembly
DE2724099A1 (de) * 1976-05-27 1978-03-16 Braun Co W Fluidapplikator des abrolltyps mit dichteinrichtung
US4129391A (en) * 1975-01-23 1978-12-12 Gamacher Robert J Integral applicator structure
US4221495A (en) * 1979-01-29 1980-09-09 W. Braun Company Roll-on applicator with sharp sealing ring
US4840511A (en) * 1987-08-10 1989-06-20 The Mennen Company Elongated roll-on applicator package with resilient liner
US4844269A (en) * 1986-10-16 1989-07-04 Marthe Lucas Packing device of an oval shape in cross-section, and comprising a cap of a same shape to be fixed in a tight manner to the packing device
EP0391585A2 (fr) * 1989-04-03 1990-10-10 The Mennen Company Capuchon d'étanchéité pour applicateur à rouleaux
US5154525A (en) * 1990-06-20 1992-10-13 International Hashi, Inc. Toilet water applicator
US5158385A (en) * 1989-04-03 1992-10-27 The Mennen Company Sealing cap for elongated roll-on package
US5267677A (en) * 1991-12-23 1993-12-07 Nash Lawrence A Athletic glove pocket former, shaper and conditioning device
US6126352A (en) * 1997-01-07 2000-10-03 Wiley; Lien J. Applicators for health and beauty products
US6520387B2 (en) * 2000-06-07 2003-02-18 Creative Edge Design Group Ltd. Vent and pour cap
US20050205618A1 (en) * 2004-03-18 2005-09-22 International Paper Company Container fitment having ellipsoidal opening
US9215919B2 (en) 2010-08-23 2015-12-22 Hct Asia Ltd. Cosmetic dispenser with roller applicator
USD784162S1 (en) 2015-10-08 2017-04-18 HCT Group Holdings Limited Tottle
USD786088S1 (en) 2015-07-10 2017-05-09 HCT Group Holdings Limited Angled pump with depression
USD818641S1 (en) 2016-03-16 2018-05-22 HCT Group Holdings Limited Cosmetics applicator with cap
US9993059B2 (en) 2015-07-10 2018-06-12 HCT Group Holdings Limited Roller applicator
US10045600B2 (en) 2014-09-18 2018-08-14 HCT Group Holdings Limited Container with quick release base and lid assembly
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US2449014A (en) * 1946-06-13 1948-09-07 Ball Brothers Co Container closure
US2941562A (en) * 1955-09-28 1960-06-21 Johnson & Johnson Container and closure therefor
US3022922A (en) * 1958-02-27 1962-02-27 Sterling Seal Co Cover for a container
US2981968A (en) * 1959-04-23 1961-05-02 Owensillinois Glass Company Closure and ball applicator assembly
US3121508A (en) * 1962-06-04 1964-02-18 Fred Landesco Container

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US3339770A (en) * 1965-07-12 1967-09-05 Tamper Proof Tops Ind Ltd Container closure
US3355241A (en) * 1965-10-18 1967-11-28 Anchor Hocking Glass Corp Applicator package
US3376991A (en) * 1967-07-10 1968-04-09 Danny L. Deaver Safety closure
US3593871A (en) * 1969-06-09 1971-07-20 Larry P Bundy Nursing bottle with disposable insert
US3991288A (en) * 1974-12-12 1976-11-09 Vidar Corporation Repeater housing assembly
US4129391A (en) * 1975-01-23 1978-12-12 Gamacher Robert J Integral applicator structure
DE2724099A1 (de) * 1976-05-27 1978-03-16 Braun Co W Fluidapplikator des abrolltyps mit dichteinrichtung
US4221495A (en) * 1979-01-29 1980-09-09 W. Braun Company Roll-on applicator with sharp sealing ring
US4844269A (en) * 1986-10-16 1989-07-04 Marthe Lucas Packing device of an oval shape in cross-section, and comprising a cap of a same shape to be fixed in a tight manner to the packing device
US4840511A (en) * 1987-08-10 1989-06-20 The Mennen Company Elongated roll-on applicator package with resilient liner
US5158385A (en) * 1989-04-03 1992-10-27 The Mennen Company Sealing cap for elongated roll-on package
EP0391585A3 (fr) * 1989-04-03 1991-06-12 The Mennen Company Capuchon d'étanchéité pour applicateur à rouleaux
EP0391585A2 (fr) * 1989-04-03 1990-10-10 The Mennen Company Capuchon d'étanchéité pour applicateur à rouleaux
US4984921A (en) * 1989-04-03 1991-01-15 The Mennen Company Sealing cap for elongated roll-on package
US5154525A (en) * 1990-06-20 1992-10-13 International Hashi, Inc. Toilet water applicator
US5267677A (en) * 1991-12-23 1993-12-07 Nash Lawrence A Athletic glove pocket former, shaper and conditioning device
US6126352A (en) * 1997-01-07 2000-10-03 Wiley; Lien J. Applicators for health and beauty products
US7021506B2 (en) * 2000-06-07 2006-04-04 Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. Vent and pour cap
US6520387B2 (en) * 2000-06-07 2003-02-18 Creative Edge Design Group Ltd. Vent and pour cap
US20030218032A1 (en) * 2000-06-07 2003-11-27 Creative Edge Design Group, Ltd. Vent and pour cap
US20050205618A1 (en) * 2004-03-18 2005-09-22 International Paper Company Container fitment having ellipsoidal opening
US9215919B2 (en) 2010-08-23 2015-12-22 Hct Asia Ltd. Cosmetic dispenser with roller applicator
US10045600B2 (en) 2014-09-18 2018-08-14 HCT Group Holdings Limited Container with quick release base and lid assembly
USD786088S1 (en) 2015-07-10 2017-05-09 HCT Group Holdings Limited Angled pump with depression
US9993059B2 (en) 2015-07-10 2018-06-12 HCT Group Holdings Limited Roller applicator
USD784162S1 (en) 2015-10-08 2017-04-18 HCT Group Holdings Limited Tottle
USD818641S1 (en) 2016-03-16 2018-05-22 HCT Group Holdings Limited Cosmetics applicator with cap
US20230002126A1 (en) * 2019-04-23 2023-01-05 Berry Global, Inc. Selectively Openable Closure for a Container
US11691794B2 (en) * 2019-04-23 2023-07-04 Berry Global, Inc. Selectively openable closure for a container

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