Vincent A Conti

US Patent:

57409331, Apr 21, 1998

Filed:

Aug 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/291521

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY
Don Yeager - Forest City NC

Assignee:

American Safety Closure Corp. - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

B65D 5002
B65D 4148

US Classification:

215256

Abstract:

A tamper indicating, child proof, container cap designed for easy manipulation by arthritic fingers of a user includes an annular tear strip and a rotatably indexing latch finger on the cap which engages a raised annular retainer ridge with bypass opening on the neck of the container. A tactile indicator of the rotational location of the bypass opening is under the tear strip for sensing by the user's finger that is in simultaneous contact with the cap when the tear strip is removed. A lower ridge includes an index key for orienting the latch finger away from the bypass opening during assembly of the system. The top of the cap includes an extended axial length portion that is shaped for easy grip by arthritic fingers.

US Patent:

43220126, Mar 30, 1982

Filed:

May 9, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/148555

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

Dairy Cap Corporation - Jamaica NY

International Classification:

B65D 5300

US Classification:

215344

Abstract:

A plastic bottle cap for use in sealing bottles, the cap having a first annular sealing flange engaging the internal wall surface of the bottle and a second annular sealing flange engaging the top surface of the bottle neck. The second flange is constructed with a flexible tip which flexes relative to the remaining portion of the second flange as it is engaged by the top of the bottle neck to produce a flapper type seal. The cap further includes a tamper-proof ring at its bottom end which is automatically torn away as the cap is unthreaded from the bottle.

US Patent:

45550395, Nov 26, 1985

Filed:

Jul 13, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/397761

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

American Safety Closure Corp. - Farmingdale NY

International Classification:

B65D 4134

US Classification:

215252

Abstract:

A molded plastic pilfer-proof closure constructed to permit removal from the internal molding die on which it is formed without damage to the closure. The closure includes a threaded skirt portion extending downwardly from the top wall of the closure and a pilfer-proof ring member attached to the lower end of the skirt. The ring includes an inwardly directed protrusion which is connected to the skirt by frangible members. The frangible members are located in axial alignment with the skirt and ring portions of the closure so that during removal of the closure from the internal mold member on which it is formed by a pushing action, compressive forces are created through the frangible member to limit bending and prevent breaking.

US Patent:

43878180, Jun 14, 1983

Filed:

Nov 7, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/204858

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

Itnoc Dairy Cap Co. Inc. - Jamaica NY

International Classification:

B65D 4146

US Classification:

215256

Abstract:

A snap-on closure for use with a bottle having a neck and a mouth defining an opening in communication with the interior of the bottle, includes a circular top wall which contacts the uppermost surface portion of the bottle mouth. A first annular sealing wall, extending centrally downwardly from the top wall, engages and seals an inner surface portion of the bottle mouth. A second annular sealing wall also extending centrally downwardly from the top wall is spaced radially outwardly from the first annular sealing wall and engages and seals an outer surface portion of the bottle mouth. An outer wall, connected to the periphery of the top wall by a thin web membrane to permit easy separation from the top wall, extends downwardly from the periphery of the top wall a greater length than the second annular sealing wall. The outer wall has a flange extending radially outwardly from and along a major portion of its lower edge. The flange cooperates with a shoulder on the bottle neck so as to provide a flush fit with the bottle.

US Patent:

40624668, Dec 13, 1977

Filed:

Oct 7, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/730591

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

Dairy Cap Corporation - Long Island City NY

International Classification:

B65D 4134

US Classification:

215252

Abstract:

A tamper-proof container closure cap is provided with a self-removing ring which breaks away from the cap in a strip as the cap is twisted open. Specifically, the cap is provided with a pawled ring which is split, frangibly attached to the cap adjacent each end, and free of engagement with the cap for a substantial distance in the direction opposing cap twist off. This structure effects removal of the ring from both the cap and the container as the cap is twisted off.

US Patent:

54234417, Jun 13, 1995

Filed:

Dec 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/169066

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

American Safety Closure Corp. - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

B65D 5502

US Classification:

215225

Abstract:

Tamper indicating, child proof system includes annular tear strip on the cap; and a rotatably indexing latch finger on the cap which engages a raised annular retainer ridge with bypass opening on the neck of the container. A tactile indicator of the rotational location of the bypass opening is under the tear strip for sensing by a finger that is in simultaneous contact with the cap, when the tear strip is removed. A lower ridge includes an index key for orienting the latch finger away from the bypass opening during assembly of the system.

US Patent:

45344795, Aug 13, 1985

Filed:

Aug 15, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/640900

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

American Safety Closure Corp. - Farmingdale NY

International Classification:

B65D 4912

US Classification:

215252

Abstract:

A tamper evident container closure for a container having a threaded mouth portion and a plurality of teeth members adjacent said mouth portion. The container closure comprises a threaded cap, a split ring, and an indicator member. The threaded cap is provided for engaging the mouth portion of the container. The split ring is located generally concentric with and slightly outside a lower portion of the cap and is frangibly connected thereto. The ring includes a plurality of pawls for engaging the teeth members of the container to inhibit twisting of the split ring as the cap is twisted off the container. The indicator member is rigidly secured to the cap and radially extends outward therefrom, between the spaced ends of the split ring, to rub against that ring as the cap is twisted off the container.

US Patent:

44613920, Jul 24, 1984

Filed:

Jun 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/390803

Inventors:

Vincent N. Conti - West Hempstead NY

Assignee:

American Safety Closure Corp. - Farmingdale NY

International Classification:

B65D 5300

US Classification:

215270

Abstract:

Imrpoved plastic bottle cap having a primary annular sealing flange depending from the top wall of the cap for engagement with the top wall surface of the bottle neck of the bottle. The flange is flexible and wide enough to cover a major portion of the top wall surface so as to thereby accommodate surface irregularities. The cap also has a secondary annular sealing flange extending radially downwardly from the top wall of the cap for engagement with the outer side wall of the bottle neck.