Patent ID: 6435576
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved closure ring assembly for securing a lid to an open-head drum comprising:a circular member made of a heavy gauge material, said circular member being split to form a first and second adjacent end; a fastening assembly including a bolt including a head member and a threaded cylindrical member, and shoulder engaging said threaded cylindrical member, wherein said shoulder comprises a threaded sleeve detachably engaging threaded cylindrical member; a first lug extending outwardly from said first end of said circular member, said first lug including a first hole for receiving said threaded cylindrical member and said cylindrical shoulder such that a perimeter of said cylindrical shoulder is substantially flush with a perimeter of said first hole; and a second lug extending outwardly from said second end of said circular member, said second lug including a second hole for receiving said threaded cylindrical member.