Directional pour spout container cap

Details Directional pour spout container cap Directional pour spout container cap

2005-07-22

2009-06-23

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With flow controller or closure

Pivoted

C222S206000, C222S543000, C222S562000, C222S567000, C215S235000, C215S237000, C220S254300, C220S254500, C220S744000, C220S831000, C220S832000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549559

ABSTRACT:
Resealable caps and tops for directional pour spout containers currently available for liquid and semi-solid products are either a spout and cap design, in which the tip is cut off to pour or squeeze out the container contents, or a non-spout, hinged top-and-bottom design, which defines a flat surface with an opening. These designs have many limitations. For example, the closure portion of a conventional spout closure can become detached, leading to production line delays, lost tips in transit, product recall at the store level, loss of shelf life and potential chocking hazards to children and pets. The non-spout hinged, top-and-bottom design does not offer the directional dispensing capabilities. This invention addresses the shortcomings of conventional caps and tops by providing a one-piece directional pour spout container cap in which the base has an upwardly directed spout and a hinged flip top cap is attached to the spout. The flip top cap flips open and locks in place to permit dispensing, and then can be closed to reseal the container and preserve product integrity.

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