Caps for self-deploying funnel and pour spout

Details Caps for self-deploying funnel and pour spout Caps for self-deploying funnel and pour spout

2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Derakshani, Philippe (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Funnel-type outlet

Movably interconnected

C222S482000, C141S337000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07014074

ABSTRACT:
A container has a first and a second opening formed in a lid that releasably closes the container. A first base surrounds the first opening and a second base surrounds the second opening. The narrow end of a retractable, self-deploying funnel engages the first opening and the wide end of a retractable, self-deploying pour spout engages the second opening. Both funnel and pour spout are retracted when the first and second caps engage the first and second bases, respectively. The funnel facilitates charging of a liquid into the container and the pour spout facilitates pouring of a liquid from the container. Each cap includes a vent opening formed in a top wall and a nipple formed in depending relation to an interior surface of the top wall. The nipple plugs the narrow end of the pour spout when the pour spout is in its fully retracted configuration.

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patent: 4811870 (1989-03-01), Bianco
patent: 6397907 (2002-06-01), Heintz
patent: 6935389 (2005-08-01), Rinaldi

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