Caulk tube cap
OwnerJordan Laurent Quadeinventor
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Abstract
A cap for sealing caulk tubes is disclosed. The cap is equipped with a sealing mechanism made of high-quality silicone rubber. This material not only ensures a secure and airtight seal but also offers resistance to moisture, making the cap suitable for sealing caulking tubes. The inner diameter of the closed end of the cap is innovatively designed to be smaller and in a similar shape to that of caulking tube applicator tips, optimizing the cap's performance. This size reduction contributes to a more secure fit and improved sealing capabilities, preventing moisture and air from reaching the opened tip of caulking tubes.
Claims8
A caulking tube cap comprising:
- a cylindrical base sleeve portion having an open end and a closed end, the cylindrical base sleeve portion defining an outer wall;
- the open end configured to receive an opened tip of a caulking tube;
- the closed end having an interior surface that tapers to a pointed configuration for engaging the opened tip of the caulking tube;
- a flattened disk-shaped grip portion extending outwardly from the closed end of the cylindrical base sleeve portion;
- a curved transition section connecting the outer wall of the cylindrical base sleeve portion to the flattened disk-shaped grip portion;
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- a plurality of ridges formed on an outer surface of the flattened disk-shaped grip portion to facilitate gripping during placement and removal of the caulking tube cap.
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