초록 ▼

A cap and container assembly can be opened and closed repeatedly and continue to achieve a good seal between the cap and the container. The good seal results from the engagement, of the container neck with cap protrusions, which temporarily deforms the shape of the container and/or the cap as the ca

A cap and container assembly can be opened and closed repeatedly and continue to achieve a good seal between the cap and the container. The good seal results from the engagement, of the container neck with cap protrusions, which temporarily deforms the shape of the container and/or the cap as the cap is secured to the container.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cap and container assembly comprising:a container and a cap;the container including a base, and a neck for sealing engagement with the cap, an end of the neck defining a container mouth;stopping surfaces comprising a bottom edge of the cap and a step above an adjacent

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cap and container assembly comprising:a container and a cap;the container including a base, and a neck for sealing engagement with the cap, an end of the neck defining a container mouth;stopping surfaces comprising a bottom edge of the cap and a step above an adjacent upper part of the base,the stopping surfaces engaging to form a positive stop to lower engagement of the cap with respect to the container, anda gap between the bottom edge of the cap and the upper part of the base upon engagement of the stopping surfaces.