An Improved Peel Off Cap Seal

Kumar, Rajiv
Abandoned App No 2941/DEL/2014 General Engineering

Patent information

IP India · live record
Application number
2941/DEL/2014
Filing date
15 October 2014
Status
Abandoned
Publication number
17/2016
Publication type
INA
Invention field
General Engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a peel-off cap seal to seal a neck and a mouth of a bottle. The peel-off cap seal includes a base, two or more members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the two or more members. In one embodiment, the peel-off cap seal includes two or more second semi cut lines axially provided for coupling the two or more members. In another embodiment, the peel-off cap seal includes two or more gaps axially provided for separating the two or more members. The corresponding second ends are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members along the two or more second semi cut lines or two or more gaps and the first semi cut line.

Applicants

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India
KUMAR, RAJIV N 67, GREATER KAILASH 1, NEW DELHI 110048, INDIA

Inventors

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India
KUMAR, RAJIVN 67, GREATER KAILASH 1, NEW DELHI 110048, INDIA

Claims

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1 A peel-otYcap seal comprising: a. a base; b. at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; c. a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the at least two members; and d. at least two second semi cut lines, the at least two members being axially coupled by the at least two second semi-cut lines, wherein the corresponding second ends are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the at least two members along the at least two second semi cut lines and the first semi cut line.
2 The pee I-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the base is made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material.
3 The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the at least two members are made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material.
4 The peel-off cap seal of claim 3, wherein the plastic material is at least one of a acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE) and a low density polypropylene (LDPP).
5 The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the peel-off cap seal is in a shape selected from at least one of a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid and a polygon.
6 The peel-off cap seal of claim 1, wherein the corresponding second ends are angularly curved at an angle selected from a right angle, an acute angle and an obtuse angle.
7 The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the at least two second semi cut lines run axially from the corresponding second ends towards the base intersecting the first semi cut line and extend beyond the intersection.
8 The peel-off cap seal of claim 7, wherein the at least two second semi cut lines extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base.
9 The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the peel-off cap seal is fitted on top of a bottle. 1 5 OCT MM
10 The peel-off cap seal of claim 9, wherein the peel-off cap seal comprises plurality of projections on an internal surface for providing grip on a neck of the bottle.
11 A peel-off cap seal comprising: a. a base; b. at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; c. a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the at least two members; and d. at least two gaps, the at least two members being axially separated by the at least two gaps, wherein the corresponding second ends are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the at least two members along the at least two gaps and the first semi cut line.
12 The pee I-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the base is made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material.
13 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two members are made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material.
14 The peel-off cap seal of claim 13, wherein the plastic material is at least one of a acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE) and a low density polypropylene (LDPP).
15 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the peel-off cap seal is in a shape selected from at least one of a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid and a polygon.
16 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the second ends are angularly curved at an angle selected from a right angle, an acute angle and an obtuse angle.
17 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two gaps are of a size selected from a range of 0.01 mm to 40 mm.
18 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the corresponding second ends of the at least two members comprises at least one connector.
19 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the peel-off cap seal is fitted on top of a bottle.
20 The peel-off cap seal of claim 19, wherein the peel-off cap seal comprises plurality of projections on an internal surface for providing grip on a neck of the bottle. 14 U aiGi^^^^^f\ '^^
21 The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two gaps run axially from the corresponding second ends towards the base intersecting the first semi cut line and extend beyond the intersection.
22 The peel-off cap seal of claim 21, wherein the at least two gaps extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base.
23 A method of opening a bottle, the method comprising: a. providing a peel-off cap seal on the bottle, the peel-off cap seal having a base and at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; and b. pulling the corresponding second ends of the at least two members resulting in axial peeling of the at least two members, wherein the axial peeling of the at least two members consequently breaks the at least two members along a first semi cut line and reveals a bottle cap.
24 The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the at least two members are axially peeled along at least two second semi cut lines.
25 The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the at least two members are axially peeled along at least two gaps.
26 The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the first semi cut line is provided radially in between the base and the at least two members. Dated this 15"' day of October. 2014 KUMAR, Rajiv SAURABH LAL FOR EFFECTUAL LEGAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. AGENT FOR THE APPLICANT 15

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ORIGINAL FIELD OF INVENTION

[001] The present application is a patent of addition to an earlier Indian Patent Application No. 1104/DEL/20I4 (hereinafter referred to as parent application) filed on April 23, 2014. The present invention relates to caps. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved peel-off cap seal that is easily peeled off by applying minimum force. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[002] As mentioned hereinbefore the present application is for an invention which is a patent of addition to the earlier filed Indian patent application of application number II04/DEL/20I4 (hereinafter referred to as parent application) filed on April 23, 2014 by the present inventor.

[003] The peel-off cap seal provided by the above mentioned parent application needed improvement. The peel-off cap seal of the parent application experienced the problems of relatively lesser temper resistance and applying excess force for peeling the peel-off cap seal by a hand of a user. It is therefore necessary to make modifications to the peel-off cap seal of the parent application.

[004] The inventor of the above mentioned patent application observed that providing improvements in the peel-off cap seal would reduce the amount of force required to peel the peel-off cap seal by hand of a user as compared to the parent application. SUMMARY

[005] The present invention relates to an improved peel-off cap seal that is easily peeled off by applying minimum force.

[006] In an embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal includes a base, two or more members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends are coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends are angularly curved, a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the two or more members, two or more second semi cut lines for axially coupling the two or more members. The corresponding second ends of the two or more members are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members along the two or more second semi cut lines and the first semi cut line. [007| In another embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal includes a base, two or more members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends are coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends are angularly curved, a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the two or more members, two or more gaps for axially separating the two or more members. The corresponding second ends of the two or more members are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members along the two or more gaps and the first semi cut line. |008] The base and the two or more members are made of materials including, but not limited to, plastic materials such as an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HDPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE), a low density poly-propylene (LDPP) and any other plastic material. In addition, non-plastic materials such as Aluminum or any other metal may be used. |009] One advantage of the present invention is that peeling off the peel-off cap seal by using the present invention as opposed to the parent application is easy and quick.

[010] Another advantage of the present invention is the presence of two or more second semi cut lines for coupling the two or more members. The force required for peeling off the peel-off cap seal along the two or more second semi cut lines is minimal as compared to two or more flaps along with two or more corresponding segments and two or more intermediate structures of the parent application. [Oil] Yet another advantage of the present invention is the presence of two or more gaps for separating the two or more members. The force required for peeling off the peel-off cap seal along the two or more gaps is minimal as compared to two or more flaps along with two or more corresponding segments and two or more intermediate structures of the parent application.

[012] Yet another advantage of the present invention is the presence of one or more connectors on the corresponding second ends of the two or more members for connecting the corresponding second ends and providing improved tamper resistance. [013[ This summary is provided to introduce disclosure, certain aspects, advantages and novel features of the inventions in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [014| The summary above, as well as the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the disclosure is not limited to specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed herein.

[015] FIG. I illustrates an operation of peeling off a peel-off cap seal in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[016] FIG. 2 illustrates an operation of peeling off a peel-off cap seal in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

[017] FIG. 3 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[018] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[019] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[020] FIG. 6 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[021] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[022] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. |023] FIG. 9 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[024] FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 1025] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[026] FIG. 12 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[027] FIG. 13 is a bottom view of a pee I-off cap seal in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[028] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[029] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[030] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal in accordance with a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [031| The present invention will be described with respect to particular embodiments and with reference to certain drawings but the invention is not limited thereto but only by claims. The drawings described are only schematic and are non-limiting, in the drawings, the size of some of the elements may be exaggerated or distorted and not drawn on scale for illustrative purposes. Where the elements of the invention are designated as "a" or "an" in first appearance and designated as "the" or "said" for second or subsequent appearances unless something else is specifically stated. (032| The present invention now will be described more fully here later to with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein, rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy legal requirements. Definition

[033] The terms "'including", "comprising", "having" and "containing" denotes the presence of one or more components or elements that are part of the present invention.

[034] it should be understood that the term "cap" as mentioned herein generally refers to a protective lid or a cover for an object, such as bottle.

[035] The present invention relates to a pee I-off cap seal (100) that is provided to seal a neck and a mouth of a bottle. The bottle may be of different shapes and sizes, preferably, an alcohol bottle. The alcohol bottle may be of but not limited to, whiskey, beer and wine. The mouth of the bottle may be in shape of, but not limited to, a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid, and a polygon. The peel-off cap seal is in a shape selected from, but not limited to, a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid and a polygon.

[036] The peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105). The base (105) is made of materials including, but not limited to, plastic materials such as an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE), a low density poly-propylene (LDPP) and other plastic material, in addition, non-plastic materials such as Aluminium or any other metal may be used. In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal 5 surface of the base (105) for providing grip on the neck of the bottle. Such projections (145) and other mechanisms for fixing the peel-off cap seal (100) are known to a person skilled in the art and are not described in full here for sake of brevity.

[037] The peel-off cap seal (100) includes two or more members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) being coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) being angularly curved. The corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved at an angle selected from a right angle, an acute angle and an obtuse angle. The corresponding second ends (120) may be of different shapes and sizes, such as but not limited to, a triangle, a rectangle, a semicircle and a circle. The corresponding second ends (120) may be a notch, a flap or an overhang. The corresponding second ends (120) are preferably shaped or arranged in such a way that it is convenient for a user to insert a finger (or a thumb) and pull down the two or more members (110) in order to peel the peel-off cap seal (100) to access the contents of the bottle. The two or more members (110) are made of materials including, but not limited to, plastic materials such as an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE), a low density poly-propylene (LDPP) and other plastic material. In addition, nonplastic materials such as Aluminium or any other metal may be used. The two or more members (110) are attached in a way that a bottle cap may not be removed without causing formation of irreversible bends, cracks or other evidence of tamper such as formation of tamper marks. In addition, the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) have one or more projections (155) on an internal surface for providing a grip to a finger (or thumb) of a user while opening the peel-off cap seal (100). The bottle cap (150) may be provided below the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) to close the mouth of the bottle completely. The bottle cap (150) is in a shape selected from one of, but not limited to, a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid, and a polygon.

[038] The peel-off cap seal (100) includes a first semi cut line (125) provided radially between the base (105) and the two or more members (110) and may be in the form of a series of slits. The series of slits is in the form of, but not limited to, zig-zag slits or straight slits.

[039] The peel-off cap seal (100) may include two or more second semi cut lines (130) run axially from the corresponding second ends (120) towards the base (105). The two or more second semi cut lines (130) intersect the first semi cut line (125) and may extend beyond the intersection towards the base (105). The two or more second semi cut lines (130) may extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base (150). In a preferred embodiment, the two or more second semi cut lines (130) intersect the first semi cut line (125) and do not extend beyond the intersection. The two or more members (110) being axially coupled by the two or more second semi cut lines (130).

[040] In another embodiment, the peel-off cap seal (100) includes two or more gaps (135) run axially from the corresponding second ends (120) towards the base (105). The two or more gaps (135) intersect the first semi cut line (125) and extend beyond the intersection towards the base (105). The two or more gaps (135) may extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base (105). In a preferred embodiment, the two or more gaps (135) intersect the first semi cut line (125) and do not extend beyond the intersection. The two or more members (110) being axially separated by the two or more gaps (135). The two or more gaps (135) are of a size selected from a range of 0.01 mm to 40 mm. The corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) include one or more connectors (140). The one or more connectors (140) are provided for connecting the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) with each other, thereby improving the tamper resistance.

[041] In an embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), two or more members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the two or more members (110), two or more second semi cut lines (130) for axially coupling the two or more members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members (110) along the two or more second semi cut lines (130) and the first semi cut line (125).

[042] In another embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), two or more members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the two or more members (110), two or more gaps (135) for axially separating the two or more members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members (110) along the two or more gaps (135) and the first semi cut line (125).

[043] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), two or more members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the two or more members (110), one or more second semi cut lines (130) and one or more gaps (135) running axially in between the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) and the first semi cut line (125). The one or more second semi cut lines (130) joining the two or more members (110) and the one or more gaps (135) separating the two or more members (110) may be arranged in, but not limited to, an alternate fashion. The corresponding second ends (120) being pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two or more members (110) along the one or more gaps (135) and one or more second semi cut lines (130).

[044] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of opening a bottle includes providing a peel-off cap seal (100) on the bottle. The peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105) and two or more members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120). The corresponding first ends (115) being coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) being angularly curved. According to a previous embodiment, the two or more members (110) are axially coupled by two or more second semi cut lines (130). According to another previous embodiment, the two or more members (110) are axially separated by two or more gaps (135). In order to open the bottle, the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) are pulled resulting in axial peeling of the two or more members (110) along the two or more second semi cut lines (130) or along the two or more gaps (135). The axial peeling of the two or more members (110) weakens the adherence of the two or more members (110) along a first semi cut line (125) and consequently breaking the two or more members (110) along the first semi cut line (125) and revealing the bottle cap (150).

[045] FIG. 1 illustrates an operation of peeling off the peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In order to peel the peel-off cap seal (100), the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) are pulled downwards as depicted by arrows (160). Due to the presence of two or more second semi cut lines (130) joining the two or more members (110), the amount offeree required to peel the two or more members (110) is minimal as compared to peeling off two or more flaps along with two or more corresponding segments and two or more intermediate structures of the parent application. Once the two or more members (110) are torn along the two or more second semi cut lines (130), the adherence of the two or more members (110) along the first semi cut line (125) also weakens. The two or more members (110) can thereafter be torn apart easily via the first semi-cut line (125) by peeling action. This would reveal a bottle cap (150) which in turn is rotated and unscrewed to reveal the mouth of the bottle.

[046] FIG. 2 illustrates an operation of peeling off the peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In order to peel the peel-off cap seal (100), the corresponding second ends (120) of the two or more members (110) are pulled downwards as depicted by arrows (160). Due to the presence of two or more gaps (135) separating the two or more members (110), the amount of force required to peel the two or more members (110) is minimal as compared to peeling off two or more flaps along with two or more corresponding segments and two or more intermediate structures of the parent application. Once the two or more members (110) are pulled down along the two or more gaps (135), the one or more connectors (140) are broken and the adherence of the two or more members (110) along the first semi cut line (125) also weakens. The two or more members (110) can thereafter be torn apart easily via the first semi-cut line (125) by peeling action. This would reveal a bottle cap (150) which in turn is rotated and unscrewed to reveal the mouth of the bottle. |047] FIG. 3 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), two members (110) each having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the two members (110), two second semi cut lines (130) for axially coupling the two members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the two members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two members (1 10) along the two second semi cut lines (130) and the first semi cut line (125). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle. In addition, the corresponding second ends (120) of the two members (110) have one 9 or more projections (155) on an internal surface for providing a grip to a finger (or thumb) of a user while opening the peel-off cap seal (100).

[048] FIG. 6 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), three members (110) each having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the three members (110), three second semi cut lines (130) for axially coupling the three members. The corresponding second ends (120) of the three members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the three members (110) along the three second semi cut lines (130) and the first semi cut line (125). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle. In addition, the corresponding second ends (120) of the three members (110) have one or more projections (155) on an internal surface for providing a grip to a finger (or thumb) of a user while opening the peel-off cap seal (100).

[049] FIG. 9 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), four members (110) each having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are ! angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and ! the four members (110), four second semi cut lines (130) for axially coupling the four | members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the four members (110) are pulled 1 downwards, thereby peeling the four members (110) along the four second semi cut lines I (130) and the first semi cut line (125). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more j projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle. In addition, the corresponding second ends (120) of the four members (110) have one 10 or more projections (155) on an internal surface for providing a grip to a finger (or thumb) of a user while opening the peel-off cap seal (100).

[050] FIG. 12 is a top view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), two members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the two members (110), two gaps (135) for axially separating the two members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the two members (110) include one or more connectors (140). The corresponding second ends (120) of the two members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the two members (110) along the two gaps (135) and the first semi cut line (125). The one or more connectors (140) are broken as a result of peeling of the two members (110) along the two gaps (135). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle. In addition, the corresponding second ends (120) of the two members (110) have one or more projections (155) on an internal surface for providing a grip to a finger (or thumb) of a user while opening the peel-off cap seal (100). [051 j FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) includes a base (105), three members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the three members (110), three gaps (135) for axially separating the three members (110). The corresponding second ends (120) of the three members (110) include one or more connectors (140). The corresponding second ends (120) of the three members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the three members (110) along the three gaps (135) and the first semi cut line (125). The one or more connectors (140) are broken as a result of peeling of the three members (110) along the three gaps (135). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle.

[052] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a peel-off cap seal (100) in accordance with a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, a peel-off cap seal (100) having a base (105), four members (110) having a corresponding first end (115) and a corresponding second end (120), the corresponding first ends (115) are coupled to the base (105) and the corresponding second ends (120) are angularly curved, a first semi cut line (125) provided radially in between the base (105) and the four members (110), four gaps (135) for axially separating the members (110). The corresponding second end (120) of the four members (110) include one or more connectors (140). The corresponding second ends (120) of the four members (110) are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the four members (110) along the four gaps (135) and the first semi cut line (125). The one or more connectors (140) are broken as a result of peeling of the four members (110) along the four gaps (135). In addition, the peel-off cap seal (100) has one or more projections (145) on an internal surface of the base (105) for providing grip on a neck of a bottle.

[053] In the above embodiments of the present invention, a width of the two or more members (110) may vary according to number of the members (110). For example, the width of the members (110) may decrease as the number of the members (110) increases. The two or more members (110) and the base (105) may be used to depict a logo of a brand. The first ends (115) and the second ends (120) may be of any shape and size.

[054] The foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present disclosure has been presented for purpose of illustration and description. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications are suited to the particular use contemplated. 12

I CLAIM: 1. A peel-otYcap seal comprising: a. a base; b. at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; c. a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the at least two members; and d. at least two second semi cut lines, the at least two members being axially coupled by the at least two second semi-cut lines, wherein the corresponding second ends are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the at least two members along the at least two second semi cut lines and the first semi cut line. 2. The pee I-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the base is made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material. 3. The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the at least two members are made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material. 4. The peel-off cap seal of claim 3, wherein the plastic material is at least one of a acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE) and a low density polypropylene (LDPP). 5. The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the peel-off cap seal is in a shape selected from at least one of a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid and a polygon. 6. The peel-off cap seal of claim 1, wherein the corresponding second ends are angularly curved at an angle selected from a right angle, an acute angle and an obtuse angle. 7. The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the at least two second semi cut lines run axially from the corresponding second ends towards the base intersecting the first semi cut line and extend beyond the intersection. 8. The peel-off cap seal of claim 7, wherein the at least two second semi cut lines extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base. 9. The peel-off cap seal of claim I, wherein the peel-off cap seal is fitted on top of a bottle. 1 5 OCT MM 10. The peel-off cap seal of claim 9, wherein the peel-off cap seal comprises plurality of projections on an internal surface for providing grip on a neck of the bottle. 11. A peel-off cap seal comprising: a. a base; b. at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; c. a first semi cut line provided radially in between the base and the at least two members; and d. at least two gaps, the at least two members being axially separated by the at least two gaps, wherein the corresponding second ends are pulled downwards, thereby peeling the at least two members along the at least two gaps and the first semi cut line. 12. The pee I-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the base is made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material. 13. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two members are made from at least one of a plastic material and a metallic material. 14. The peel-off cap seal of claim 13, wherein the plastic material is at least one of a acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a high density poly-ethylene (HOPE), a high density poly-propylene (HDPP), a low density poly-ethylene (LDPE) and a low density polypropylene (LDPP). 15. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the peel-off cap seal is in a shape selected from at least one of a circle, a square, an oval, a rectangle, a trapezoid and a polygon. 16. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the second ends are angularly curved at an angle selected from a right angle, an acute angle and an obtuse angle. 17. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two gaps are of a size selected from a range of 0.01 mm to 40 mm. 18. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the corresponding second ends of the at least two members comprises at least one connector. 19. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the peel-off cap seal is fitted on top of a bottle. 20. The peel-off cap seal of claim 19, wherein the peel-off cap seal comprises plurality of projections on an internal surface for providing grip on a neck of the bottle. 14 U aiGi^^^^^f\ '^^ 21. The peel-off cap seal of claim 11, wherein the at least two gaps run axially from the corresponding second ends towards the base intersecting the first semi cut line and extend beyond the intersection. 22. The peel-off cap seal of claim 21, wherein the at least two gaps extend beyond the intersection at a length of 0 mm to 10 mm towards the base. 23. A method of opening a bottle, the method comprising: a. providing a peel-off cap seal on the bottle, the peel-off cap seal having a base and at least two members having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end, the corresponding first ends being coupled to the base and the corresponding second ends being angularly curved; and b. pulling the corresponding second ends of the at least two members resulting in axial peeling of the at least two members, wherein the axial peeling of the at least two members consequently breaks the at least two members along a first semi cut line and reveals a bottle cap. 24. The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the at least two members are axially peeled along at least two second semi cut lines. 25. The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the at least two members are axially peeled along at least two gaps. 26. The method of peeling off the peel-off cap seal of claim 23, wherein the first semi cut line is provided radially in between the base and the at least two members. Dated this 15"' day of October. 2014 KUMAR, Rajiv SAURABH LAL FOR EFFECTUAL LEGAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. AGENT FOR THE APPLICANT 15

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