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EP 0323886 A1 19890712 - Bottle stopper.

Title (en)

Bottle stopper.

Title (de)

Flaschenverschluss.

Title (fr)

Bouchon pour bouteilles.

Publication

EP 0323886 A1 19890712 (EN)

Application

EP 89300012 A 19890104

Priority

GB 8800052 A 19880104

Abstract (en)

A stopper (1) for closing the neck of a bottle comprises a bung (2) and a retaining cap (10) pivotally secured to the bung (2). The cap (10) is provided with radially-inwardly extending projections (11,12) which, in use, locate beneath a ring (13) formed on the neck (14) of the bottle to prevent removal of the bung (2). The cap (10) can be pivoted away from the bottle to permit removal of the bung (2).

IPC 1-7

B65D 45/20

IPC 8 full level

B65D 45/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B65D 45/20 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[Y] FR 801994 A 19360824
[Y] FR 1098086 A 19550718

Designated contracting state (EPC)

ES FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0323886 A1 19890712; GB 8800052 D0 19880210

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89300012 A 19890104; GB 8800052 A 19880104