Dispensing closure

Details Dispensing closure Dispensing closure

1997-08-06

1999-01-26

Kashnikow, Andres

Dispensing

Movable material discharge guide

Swingable

22215305, 22215306, 22215313, B67D 300, B67D 532, B67D 533, B67B 500

Patent

active

058629637

ABSTRACT:
A dispensing closure includes a body on which an actuator supporting an outlet passage is pivoted about a transverse pivot axis. A post is integrally supported on the upper part of the body and extends adjacent and below the pivot axis. The actuator includes an abutting surface which extends axially when the actuator is in a position to close the outlet and is adjacent the post. Upon the first movement of the actuator, the abutting surface contacts the post with a transverse force that breaks the post. In a preferred embodiment, the post is formed on a transverse wall of the body and extends axially along an inner surface of the body. The post extends axially in cantilever fashion. A thin membrane may connect the post to the upper part of the body. The abutting surface is provided on an annular skirt on the actuator and comprises a recess in the skirt defining the abutting surface. Preferably, the skirt of the actuator includes a convex free edge which is adapted cooperate with axial ribs on the transverse wall of the closure to absorb any excess force on the actuator during normal operation by contact of the convex surface with inclined surfaces on the free ends of the axial ribs. In a modified form, the body is made integral with the container.

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