Tube assembly
AssigneeTriad Fastener Limited Partnership
InventorTroy Carswell
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Abstract
A tube assembly is disclosed. The tube assembly may include a tube with an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The tube may have a cylindrical shape. The tube assembly may also include a top integrally formed with the tube such that the tube and the top are a monolithic structure. The top may include an outer lid, a cap with a cap pull tab protruding outwards from the tube assembly, and a breakable portion disposed between the cap and the outer lid. The breakable portion may be configured to be relatively structurally weaker than surrounding areas to allow for breaking off and separating completely the cap at the breakable portion.
Claims20
A tube assembly, comprising:
- a tube having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, wherein the tube comprises a cylindrical shape;
- and
- a top integrally formed with the tube such that the tube and the top are a monolithic structure, wherein the top comprises:
- an outer lid;
- a cap, wherein the cap comprises a cap pull tab protruding outwards from the tube assembly, wherein the outer lid is coupled between the tube and the cap;
- and
- a breakable portion disposed between the cap and the outer lid,
- wherein the breakable portion is configured to be relatively structurally weaker than surrounding areas to allow for breaking off and separating completely the cap at the breakable portion, wherein the breakable portion comprises a thin portion comprising at least one of an upper recess or a lower recess.
A tube assembly, comprising:
- a tube;
- and
- a top integrally formed with the tube, wherein the top comprises a breakable portion, wherein the breakable portion is configured to be relatively structurally weaker than surrounding areas.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.