Closure with Hinge

The hinged closure design with frangible connections and hinge bridges ensures the closure remains attached to the container after opening, addressing the issue of traditional designs that detach permanently, thereby reducing littering and enhancing usability.

US20260167399A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18SILGAN WHITE CAP LLC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SILGAN WHITE CAP LLC
Filing Date
2026-02-10
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

Traditional closure plug designs detach permanently from containers after opening, leading to a high likelihood of littering.

⚗Method used

A hinged closure design with an attachment mechanism that maintains a connection with the container after opening, utilizing frangible connections and hinge bridges to ensure the closure remains coupled.

🎯Benefits of technology

The closure remains attached to the container after opening, reducing littering and maintaining a secure connection for re-coupling.

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Abstract

A closure that remains coupled to a container after the upper portion of the closure has been rotatably removed from the container. The closure may include an attachment channel, which includes alternating segments of linear openings and frangible connections. The attachment channel may also include two hinge bridges that remain unbroken when one or more of the frangible connections are broken.
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