Receptacles – Closures – Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
Patent
1978-05-22
1979-03-20
Hall, George T.
Receptacles
Closures
Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
220307, 220339, 222556, B65D 5118
Patent
active
041449851
ABSTRACT:
A package which includes a hollow container having a substantially rectangular mouth and a substantially rectangular, hollow, plastic plug for fitment to the container mouth is disclosed. The plug has a top wall with an opening therein through which ingredients from the container are dispensed. A hinged flap, which is integral with the top wall, is utilized to close off the opening. A cooperating snap-action means, which is integral with the plug, is provided to maintain the flap in a closed position when the contents of the container is not being dispensed. The snap-action means has a first portion and a second portion with the first portion being carried on the flap at its free end and the second portion being disposed adjacent the top wall. Each portion of the snap-action means provides a complementary surface to achieve closing which surfaces run parallel to the line along which the hinge lies.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3872996 (1975-03-01), Dogliotti
patent: 3966080 (1976-06-01), Bittel
Ethyl Development Corporation
Hall George T.
Johnson Donald L.
Sieberth John F.
Spielman, Jr. Edgar E.
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